Goal Setting

Goal Setting

I just did a seminar on goal-setting and worked some very extraordinary women. As the seminar unfolded, I realized that deep down in their souls they knew they could make a difference in this world, but like a mouse at a computer they moved back and forth from two different screens. One screen said that they didn’t have what it took to make it happen. The other screen gave them a glimpse of their greatness but they lacked the strategy to make it happen.

My job was cut out for me. I had to delete the pessimistic screen and widen the screen for greatness and the formula to access that. You see, these women had come together to move beyond the “ordinary-ness” of their lives. They had come to be challenged and motivated to activate their potential. Each woman had a dream they wanted to pursue, but they lacked the confidence to believe in their own greatness and the vision of how to do it.

Half of the day was spent exploring old childhood messages, self-image problems, and fears. They held the key to opening up that sacred space of believing in themselves, but they weren’t sure how to unlock the door. It was important to work on the internal components before organizing the external.

The formula is so easy, but the discipline to carry it out is extraordinarily difficult because it requires persistence, patience, discipline, and the innate ability to roll with the punches and carry out a plan methodically, strategically, and consistently. Regardless of a person’s potential, the strategy can be laborious.

Next it was important for each person to define their goals. I am sure you can relate to this, because it happens to all of us, many times in a week. You know, when you’re driving the kids to and from activities and you come up with something you could do to make a difference in the lives of others. Maybe you’re sitting at home and a brilliant idea comes to mind to patent idea—but you don’t.

These people are” ideas people,” but they let the busy-ness of the day prevent them from putting their lives into action. How many times have you had something tug at your heart, but you put the thought or feeling aside because your regular routine took precedence?

If you are an ideas person, you need to carve out the time each day to research how to patent your brilliant idea. You need to outline the steps that you believe it will take to support the project. Let me forewarn you, most great ideas take years to manifest, but they are worth it. No matter what your passion, you will need to research services, talk to administrators, and convince others of your mission.

To make all of this happen requires the simple step of setting aside time to pursue the project. The two most crucial elements to dream-chasing are believing in yourself and organizing your day to support your idea. Initially, it only takes about a half-hour each day to get started, but the trick is letting nothing interfere with that time. Identify three or four tasks that can be accomplished in a week’s time.

Do you have a half-hour each day to make your life different? Do you believe in yourself enough to let your light shine? Remember, “Playing small doesn’t serve the world; you were born for greatness, one day at a time.”

The world is waiting for your idea! Let nothing disturb the harmony of your thoughts.