Have you noticed the stores, commercials, and yes, your neighbor's house yet? Is it really almost the end of 2012?!? I recently received my first 2013 calendar and planner. http://www.barbourbooks.com/product/For-Each-New-Day-2013-Planner,9373.aspx?Tab=Books&sj=749
Inside it has pages for writing monthly goals. I started to ask myself, "What were my 2012 goals?" Strategic planners will review their goals periodically and determine if the goal is met, continued, or no longer needed. Here is my personal strategic plan:- Goal 1.0: Pay off debt...well, it depends on which debt you are asking about? How about consolidating debt to pay less fees? I feel I am making good progress on this goal, but I most likely will need to continue it for 2013, unless that winning lottery ticket ends up in my stocking. Next step...identify strategies to work to complete this goal. http://www.daveramsey.com/home/
- Goal 2.0: Lose weight...I know EVERYONE has this as a goal. But I seriously needed to take a look at not only my eating habits, but also my stress level and exercise regime. I think I started five different diets this year and only found one successful. It happened to be the one that made the most sense: QUIT EATING! I reduced my calorie intake, and increased my exercise. Woo Hoo! 15 POUNDS DOWN! Stress level was reduced when I started saying "no" even though I do not like to use that word. Next step...increase and change up exercise routine and quit worrying about what I cannot control. http://www.raystrand.com/
- Goal 3.0: Focus on being positive...It may sound cliche or corny, but it is so easy in today's world to get caught up in negativity. Surrounding myself with positive people has been a more difficult task than I though it would be. I am going to church again, spending time with old friends I lost touch with, and taking time to read good books and the GOOD BOOK. http://fountainspringschurch.com/
I don't think any of these goals are fully achieved. I believe I need to evaluate the strategies and assign measurable benchmarks. That means another goal...GOAL 4.0...Write out my strategic plan for 2013. And one must remember when reviewing goals and targets:
