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Turning Your Goals Into Reality

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Define Your Particular Goals-Goals let you let know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, and when you’ll arrive; they’re a target for you to shoot for.

The more specific you can be, the better. Set your goals in terms of measurable amounts that are actually achievable and that you can commit to. For example, don’t plan in general-“I’ll have a successful freelance business“; instead, plan in specifics-“This month I’ll make five contacts for the purpose of acquiring at least two new clients.” This enables you to know what you have to do by what date. And if you DON’T reach the goal by then, just keep going until you do!

Write Them Down-Put it on paper, your computer database, or personal organizer. Under each goal, list all the tasks you’ll need to do to reach that particular one. Cross off these tasks as you achieve them.

Always Keep Your Goals In Sight-Don’t bury them somewhere (because you WILL forget them and won’t be as motivated). Hang them up as a poster above your computer (yes, they can be stored in the computer, but sometimes it’s too easy to forget them there, too) , or on a wall behind your desk. Tape them on a work table or part of your work area. Carry them with you. Or, write them on your calendar.

Review The Goals Daily-When planning your schedule and putting together your daily to-do list, refer to the goals. Don’t let a day go by without taking some steps toward your goal. Include the goal’s key tasks on the calendar. This ensures they’ll have your utmost attention.

Create Goals for All Career and Life Aspects-At day’s end, ask yourself, “What have I done to get closer to my goal?” And no excuses!

If you haven’t done anything through the day, try your best to get a goal’s task done that evening if need be.

One common way to sabotage goals is to set them for only one aspect of your life or career. For example, if you’re running a business, you’re not only running it, you’re also getting the business and doing the business. You don’t want to concentrate on just one part, to the exclusion of the rest.

And don’t make just work-related goals; make personal ones as well, for balance. One of the things that you can do is plan a weekly family outing or dinner with you and just the hubby or the wife once a month.

To Help You Along…..

Ohio artist Dinara Mirtalipova has created a blank writing journal (with a breathtaking cover!) that can be used not only for goal setting, but also for working out ideas, recording dreams, and other flights of fancy (which can enhance any present and future goals). Check out http://www.mirdinara.com; retails for $36. For those on a budget, several dollar and discount stores also carry a nice selection, from $5 and up.

A good night of sleep will not only boost your immunity; it’ll also give you the energy and outlook to help achieve your goals. A blend of calming essential oils are featured in the product Sleep Rollerball from Essence One. Chill and unwind! For more info, go to http://www.essenceone.life ($18).

A lot of people are able to work from home straight out of bed, entirely in their “jammies” for several hours or even the whole day. I’m NOT one of them. It’s essential that I wash up, change undies, get dressed, make the bed, get my mom “situated” (I’m also a full-time caregiver.), etc; then and only then, do I feel ready to tackle my projects. Even though my “commute” is actually from upstairs to downstairs, this much-needed routine puts me in regular work mode.

I also take a couple of breaks to recharge and refresh my brain. It may be a very simple brunch, a water or lemonade break, or just stepping away for five to ten minutes, doing another activity or just simply doing nothing.

I don’t actually have a set time to work, but what I DO strive for is a certain time block: for example, I’m finishing this up within my 12:30 pm.-4:30 pm. slot (with a break in there somewhere). If I’m having a super-busy, hectic day or am just tired, I’ll try to get some work done from 11:30 pm. -3 am. A LOT can be accomplished, provided I can stay awake!

I don’t actually have a set time to work, but what I DO strive for is a certain time block: for example, I’m finishing this up within my 12:30 pm.-4:30 pm. slot (with a break in there somewhere). If I’m having a super-busy, hectic day or am just tired, I’ll try to get some work done from 11:30 pm. -3 am. A LOT can be accomplished, provided I can stay awake!

Product sources: Editor Picks-Home + Garden segment and Self-care resolutions-recipe for success-Life segment- Midwest Living, January/February 2021

Beating Stress by Astrological Sign-Part 1

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Aries-When you get stressed out, your adrenaline tends to skyrocket. The best way to work off your tension is activity! Walking, gardening, even batting a ball around will make you feel a lot better. Writing down the steps you need to resolve a problem is also good. INSTANT STRESS-BUSTER: A long drive. It’s an easy way to feel that at least for this moment, you’ll in control of SOMETHING (until you clear your head and take care of the one that’s not).

TAURUS-For you, it’s all about returning to home to unwind. You “work out” stress by being a couch potato, watching TV or listening to soft music, while curled up in a blanket. INSTANT STRESS-BUSTER: A small shopping spree. Your sign enjoys shopping (for the most part), so buying yourself a little something, like a new skin cream or power drill, is an instant pick-me-up.

GEMINI-You’re the talker of the Zodiac, so talking out your stress with someone is the best way for you to deal with it. If no one’s available to listen to you, vent your frustrations out in a journal or write a letter (Don’t mail it, though). An INSTANT STRESS-BUSTER for you would be a manicure or hand massage (Geminis are natural multi-taskers, really working their hands and fingers).

CANCER-Your tend to lose your appetite when you’re under stress. Eat some comfort food (Meatloaf and mashed potatoes, ice cream, burgers and fries-anything that you consider as “comfort“). They’ll make you feel better and that everything’s going to be alright again. INSTANT STRESS-BUSTER-Cook! Make some noise with the pots and pans!

LEO-You love and crave the attention of others, so if you surround yourself with adoring “fans“, you’ll quickly get over the blues. Taking your kids, friends, spouse or fans out to dinner or a movie is also good. New clothes that make you look fantastic (and getting complimented on them!) will also bring about a better mood. Your INSTANT STRESS-BUSTER is looking over old photos; you’ll remember good times you’ve had.

VIRGO-When you’re stressed out, try working on small organizing projects, such as cleaning out closets or even your purse to feel better. Getting your surroundings in order makes you feel like your problems are in order, too. And while you’re cleaning, you just may come up with a solution to what was bugging you in the first place!
INSTANT STRESS-BUSTER-You have a great eye for detail, so keep a jigsaw puzzle around and spend a little time on it when you’re upset or worried. It gives you something else to focus on.