I find that sometimes when I plan to do something I often get off track and end up in a totally different direction. Life always seems to send many different twists and turns my way and I seem to easily lose focus of what I aimed to do, sometimes a bit to easily if you ask me.

So after checking out many different websites of how I can become more organized, I realized it’s not about being organized but it’s about staying motivated. No matter how organized you are, life will still throw you a curve ball and expect you to work with it. So here are the 3 easy steps I have taken to help me follow through with my goals:

1. I list my specific goal(s). I don’t know about you, but when I say list, I mean actually write it down somewhere that you are going to see and will be reminded of it hopefully on a daily basis. I don’t recommend just thinking of it, because well, I am still trying to remember goals I set in the past that have not had any follow through because I forgot about them. I now post mine on the refrigerator, so post it where you think will best fit your lifestyle. Some suggestions are on the calendar, in your planner, or maybe on your computer desktop.

2. Remember to set realistic goals and realistic timelines. Don’t make it too short of a period that you will be regretting it in a few days and don’t set a long period that you can keep telling yourself, “Oh I will start tomorrow.” Remember, each day counts and you are no expected to see the same results each day. So if your goal is to cut out junk food, take each day as it comes, at first you will eat more and gradually decrease the amount you are eating.

3. I think the most important of all is to have a motivational reward. But remember, if you choose to cut out a bad habit or indulgence, your reward can’t be that same vice. Choose something that you have wanted to do for awhile like go on a shopping spree, go to the spa, go to a sports game or buying that new gadget that you have been eyeing for awhile.

Oh and one more step that I forgot to mention is, STAYING POSITIVE!!!!!

Hanna

Tags: coaching, goals, organization, planning, time management