Mid-December I was interviewed by Janet Taylor of Totally Organized on her Blog Talk Radio show about New Years resolutions and how to give them more oomph, the differences between resolutions and goals and some tips on setting goals and staying motivated.
I just heard from Janet that that show is the most listened to segment on Blog Talk Radio and has twice been voted "Most Favorite" by the Blog Talk Radio listeners.
You can find a link to the original radio interview here:
http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/2007/12/resolutions-goals-on-blog-talk-radio.html
And Resolutions & Goals part 2 with more details about setting S.M.A.R.T. goals here:
http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/2007/12/resolutions-and-goals-part-2.html
I'm excited to have gotten such a great response and Janet has invited me back to be a guest on her show a second time on May 19th.
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Showing posts with label New Year's Resolutions. Show all posts
Resolutions and Goals part 2
In a December 17th post I linked to a radio interview about New Years resolutions and how to give them more oomph, the differences between resolutions and goals and some tips on setting goals and staying motivated.
Here's the post with link to the radio interview - http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/2007/12/resolutions-goals-on-blog-talk-radio.html. The interview is around 45 minutes long and you can listen straight through or in bits - just press the pause button you'll find when you click into Blog Talk Radio.
I've heard from many people who'd like more info on the goal setting model I mentioned in the interview. So here's an outline on S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
"Need help staying on track and staying motivated as you take steps to change your life? Consider setting goals and tracking your progress using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound.
Get Specific. While you might dream of getting in shape, setting a simple, clear, specific goal, i.e. to be able to swim laps for an hour or to be awarded a black belt in karate, points you directly toward the actions to take to reach your goal.
Measurable goals include a way to track your progress. When goals are measurable you know how far you are from achieving them and you know when you’ve reached them. For example, in the Weight Watchers program members track their progress by writing down what they eat, get weighed weekly and win rewards when they reach milestones on the way to their goals.
Attainable goals are goals you believe you can accomplish, that are a realistic stretch. Most people find it difficult to maintain motivation for goals that are set too high – or too low.
Relevant goals are goals that are relevant to you. They are goals that you believe in and that you are willing and able to work toward. When you choose goals that are in line with your values and in service of a vision of your life that has you excited you will be truly motivated.
Time bound means your goal is anchored with a time frame, i.e. “I will have five speaking engagements by September 1st.” Goals without timelines tend to get lost in what’s immediate and urgent in your current life. Commitment to timelines and deadlines helps you focus your efforts and make a priority of doing the actions that are important to realizing your goals."
Usage of the anacronym "S.M.A.R.T." with goals is not my invention. It's a model in common usage and if you're interested in learning more you can find various presentations of the concept by Googling "S.M.A.R.T. Goals."
Here's the post with link to the radio interview - http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/2007/12/resolutions-goals-on-blog-talk-radio.html. The interview is around 45 minutes long and you can listen straight through or in bits - just press the pause button you'll find when you click into Blog Talk Radio.
I've heard from many people who'd like more info on the goal setting model I mentioned in the interview. So here's an outline on S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
"Need help staying on track and staying motivated as you take steps to change your life? Consider setting goals and tracking your progress using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound.
Get Specific. While you might dream of getting in shape, setting a simple, clear, specific goal, i.e. to be able to swim laps for an hour or to be awarded a black belt in karate, points you directly toward the actions to take to reach your goal.
Measurable goals include a way to track your progress. When goals are measurable you know how far you are from achieving them and you know when you’ve reached them. For example, in the Weight Watchers program members track their progress by writing down what they eat, get weighed weekly and win rewards when they reach milestones on the way to their goals.
Attainable goals are goals you believe you can accomplish, that are a realistic stretch. Most people find it difficult to maintain motivation for goals that are set too high – or too low.
Relevant goals are goals that are relevant to you. They are goals that you believe in and that you are willing and able to work toward. When you choose goals that are in line with your values and in service of a vision of your life that has you excited you will be truly motivated.
Time bound means your goal is anchored with a time frame, i.e. “I will have five speaking engagements by September 1st.” Goals without timelines tend to get lost in what’s immediate and urgent in your current life. Commitment to timelines and deadlines helps you focus your efforts and make a priority of doing the actions that are important to realizing your goals."
Usage of the anacronym "S.M.A.R.T." with goals is not my invention. It's a model in common usage and if you're interested in learning more you can find various presentations of the concept by Googling "S.M.A.R.T. Goals."
Resolutions & Goals - On Blog Talk Radio
The average person only keeps their New Year's Resolutions for 12 days... which can sound pretty discouraging.
But before you decide not to set resolutions this year listen to the radio interview below and get tips on how to turn your resolutions into goals you will really achieve....
Janet Taylor, President of Totally Organized and radio host on Blog Talk Radio interviewed me on this topic tonight. Here's the link to listen: http://bit.ly/hCRutk
To make it easier to follow along with the the interactive activity for beginning to develop life goals here are the areas of life mentioned:
Mental - the functions of your find - memory, learning, creativity.
Physical - health and fitness, energy.
Family - your relationships with those closest to you.
Social - your relationships with your friends.
Service - what you contribute to the community.
Spiritual - your relationship with the absolute - however you define it.
Career - your involvement in your chosen field.
Environment - your physical surroundings.
Financial - your management of your financial resources and obligations.
Here are links to the resources I mention in the interview:
Online support group for people setting and achieving goals. The Bulletin Boards at BarbaraSher.com - http://www.barbarasher.com/boards/
Resources for finding a coach:
The Coach Training Institute - Find a Coach - http://www.coactivenetwork.com/webx?ctiFindACoach@@
International Coach Federation - Find a Coach - http://www.coachfederation.org/ICF/For+Coaching+Clients/Find+a+Coach/
My coaching website Catalyst for Growth - http://www.PhyllisMufson.com.
Janet Taylor's Totally Organized website where you can sign up to hear about upcoming interviews - http://www.totallyorganized.biz/
***After posting "Resolutions and Goals" I heard from many people who wanted more info on S.M.A.R.T. Goals, the goal setting model I describe in the interview so I've written part 2 with that info. You can find it here: http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/2007/12/resolutions-and-goals-part-2.html
But before you decide not to set resolutions this year listen to the radio interview below and get tips on how to turn your resolutions into goals you will really achieve....
Janet Taylor, President of Totally Organized and radio host on Blog Talk Radio interviewed me on this topic tonight. Here's the link to listen: http://bit.ly/hCRutk
To make it easier to follow along with the the interactive activity for beginning to develop life goals here are the areas of life mentioned:
Mental - the functions of your find - memory, learning, creativity.
Physical - health and fitness, energy.
Family - your relationships with those closest to you.
Social - your relationships with your friends.
Service - what you contribute to the community.
Spiritual - your relationship with the absolute - however you define it.
Career - your involvement in your chosen field.
Environment - your physical surroundings.
Financial - your management of your financial resources and obligations.
Here are links to the resources I mention in the interview:
Online support group for people setting and achieving goals. The Bulletin Boards at BarbaraSher.com - http://www.barbarasher.com/boards/
Resources for finding a coach:
The Coach Training Institute - Find a Coach - http://www.coactivenetwork.com/webx?ctiFindACoach@@
International Coach Federation - Find a Coach - http://www.coachfederation.org/ICF/For+Coaching+Clients/Find+a+Coach/
My coaching website Catalyst for Growth - http://www.PhyllisMufson.com.
Janet Taylor's Totally Organized website where you can sign up to hear about upcoming interviews - http://www.totallyorganized.biz/
***After posting "Resolutions and Goals" I heard from many people who wanted more info on S.M.A.R.T. Goals, the goal setting model I describe in the interview so I've written part 2 with that info. You can find it here: http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/2007/12/resolutions-and-goals-part-2.html
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