Perhaps by now you have given some thought to a goal you want to set. If so, you are ready for
Tip #1- Write about your goals. First of all, write out a copy of your specific goal and put it on your bathroom mirror, the refrigerator, or some obvious place where you will see it each day. It is also helpful to write about your goal, perhaps in a journal. This will help you clarify what you have done toward your goal and what needs to be done to accomplish your goal.
Tip #2- Make your goal very specific. You might decide you want to "lose weight", but if you don't decide how much weight, it will be difficult to determine if you have been reached your goal. If you decide you are going to lose 10 lbs. in 4 weeks, at the end of 4 weeks, you can easily know if you have successfully completed your goal.
Try writing about you goal over the next few days. Good luck!!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Success is....
The reunion is now over. What a great time (and it wasn't even MY reunion). Several days were spent thinking about the people we had not seen since the last reunion as well as recalling various conversations of which we were a part. The most interesting thing to me is the many ways in which "success" was defined. The bottom line is that "success" is the way you define it.
As a teen or young person you probably have lots of ideas of what success means to you....the awesome car, making lots of money, the big house, lots of kids, helping others, etc.
From the perspective of adults at the reunion, many of whom are retired, success seemed to be subtly defined by enjoying grandchildren, the skills and knowledge their children have acquired, and the ways they had contributed to make the world a better place. No one said these things specifically, but it did come through in conversations. So what is "success" to you?
Tip of the Day- Decide what "success" means to you. Set goals to attain success. When you set goals, you work on them and they work on you.
More on goal setting will follow.
As a teen or young person you probably have lots of ideas of what success means to you....the awesome car, making lots of money, the big house, lots of kids, helping others, etc.
From the perspective of adults at the reunion, many of whom are retired, success seemed to be subtly defined by enjoying grandchildren, the skills and knowledge their children have acquired, and the ways they had contributed to make the world a better place. No one said these things specifically, but it did come through in conversations. So what is "success" to you?
Tip of the Day- Decide what "success" means to you. Set goals to attain success. When you set goals, you work on them and they work on you.
More on goal setting will follow.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Those on the Inside
My husband and I are attending his high school reunion this weekend. (I know some of you reading this blog are probably still in high school and have not even thought about reunions, but keep reading.)
In preparation we have reviewed his high school annuals trying to remember names, faces and things about his class members. It seems often times the things people remember are who was the cutest, who got in trouble, who was voted "most likely to succeed". What has really been interesting is that it seems the ones who were thought to be the most likely to succeed often were just regular people, and those who weren't as attractive or smart or popular actually ended up doing very meaningful things with their lives, for their families and for society.
Tip for the day- We all have gifts and strengths. Some we can readily see like good looks, an outgoing personality, or sports skills. For others, their gifts and strengths are hidden deep inside, like determination, integrity, persistence and resiliency. Which strengths do you think will still be with someone when they attend their 45th high school reunion?
We have attended several reunions and thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with people. I hope you will look forward to yours.
In preparation we have reviewed his high school annuals trying to remember names, faces and things about his class members. It seems often times the things people remember are who was the cutest, who got in trouble, who was voted "most likely to succeed". What has really been interesting is that it seems the ones who were thought to be the most likely to succeed often were just regular people, and those who weren't as attractive or smart or popular actually ended up doing very meaningful things with their lives, for their families and for society.
Tip for the day- We all have gifts and strengths. Some we can readily see like good looks, an outgoing personality, or sports skills. For others, their gifts and strengths are hidden deep inside, like determination, integrity, persistence and resiliency. Which strengths do you think will still be with someone when they attend their 45th high school reunion?
We have attended several reunions and thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with people. I hope you will look forward to yours.
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