I gave up on the resolutions thing years ago.

Never seemed to work for me so I stopped it. Only in the last few years have I decided to set goals for myself instead.

Although some still evade me, I found this method felt more encouraging and definitely more effective than resolutions.

My tips on goal setting.

Everyone's different, people might like setting high goals and really going for them.

Me. I like to warm up and start small. It's almost like training yourself to focus and really set out to accomplish your goal.

I figured once I got this bit down pat I will get to a stage where my goal kicking process knows the drill.

Number 1. Don't forget your goal.

In 2017 I quit meat and cigarettes. It wasn't hard. It was something big that wasn't really on my to do list but it just wasn't working for me anymore.

When I look back at it now, I feel I did it with ease and perhaps that's because it was a big thing that I couldn't just shove aside and ignore.

It was in my face everyday.

I feel like in some regards our goals need to be in our face too so we can be reminded of it.

Life gets so busy. So many things happening at once, so many distractions it's easy to forget something not in your face.

Your goal isn't exactly going to yell at you to listen to it so it's your job to keep focused.

Tip. Write your goal on a piece of paper and stick it on your mirror or somewhere you look often so you can read it often. Mine is on the fridge.

Number 2. Start small and work your way up.

Sure I'd love a bazillion Steem Power and just as much in crypto, but unless I win the lotto or someone gives me all that, I know for now I'm going to have to knuckle down and get it done myself.

Bazillion sounds like a lot and perhaps not that realistic, so I opt for choosing a more realistic target.

My goals for the end of 2017 were

• 2k Steem Power
• Buy Bitcoin
• Buy 5 other crypto currencies
• Organise SteemPh Core's posting schedule for next year
• Line up 1 charity for January 2018
• On board 2 more people on Steemit

Where am I at today?

• 2.3k Steem Power
• 6 cryptos including Bitcoin
• Schedule is still not done
• Charities are lined up
• 2 on-board and more to come.

Did I check everything off?

No, that schedule is still pending but the rest got done, plus I powered up a nice amount before the year ended.

I honestly feel a great sense of achievement looking at my list knowing I managed to tick most of the goals off.

and that's why I'm all for doable goals lol

Number 3. Set yourself a deadline

I found this really helped me focus and keep track of my progress so I could meet the deadline.

Towards the last few days of 2017 I powered up just to make sure I was over my 2k target by New Year, actually my overachiever gene kicked in and I powered up past my goal lol.

Having that end date, for me made my goal more real, and I truly felt the need to "complete my mission".

Number 4. Do it because you want to.

This train isn't going to get moving without your commitment. You, and only YOU can change your situation and hit those goals.

If you don't make a move, nothing moves.

So decide once and for all. How much does this goal mean to you?

My January 2018 Goals.

• 3,000 Steem Power
• Buy 2 new cryptos
• Don't buy any crystals!
• Create a personal curating schedule and stick to it for a 1 week trial.
• Be in our new house in time for the Eclipse in Jan 31.

What are your goals for January 2018?
Are you gonna go big or are you going to take it slow?
Who wants to do Monthly Goals with me?

Let me know in the comments.

❤ Arly

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