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Turning Your Goals Into Reality-2nd Part Of Goal Setting Series |
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Kerry Beck |
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Turning Your Goals Into Reality-2nd Part Of Goal Setting Series
Kerry Beck
One way to have a do-able list is to have daily and weekly goals. This way, you'll always be on the right track when doing your life plan goals. Each day will reward you with the opportunity to fulfill a particular goal - leaving you satisfied and contented.
These are some things that should be noted when it comes to setting goals and achieving them. I have listed and checked resources for you to read more.
Prayer and Bible reading play a very big role in setting and achieving your goals. You must ask yourself if there is anything in your goals that does not follow God's Word. If so, your plans will turn into disarray! If you are unsure about your goals, spend time on your knees praying for God's direction for you and your family.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the Lord
And in His law he meditates day & night.
Psalm 1:1-2
Having an educated mind is a major factor in achieving your goals. If your goals require you to have a certain knowledge about something, start that education today. Set a time today and every day to study and learn about. Why do we need to do that? So you can help your children as you learn and talk about new ideas.
A lot of us have the desire to quit their day job and work in the comfort of our own homes. That goal is very good! If doing work at home allows you to have more free time for you and your family, write it down so that you won't forget and work towards that goal. Another goal may be for your children to have an option of working for themselves or have somebody give them their salary. When you feel that God is pointing you in that direction, write it down!
Never leave your family out of your goals. This weekend, jot down the goals you have prepared. Share this with your spouse and discuss the good and bad of each goal. Before finishing the discussion, make sure that both if you are in agreement with what you've planned. If not, pray to God and ask for his wisdom and guidance. God may want you to listen to your husband, which you should do happily. Continue praying in regards to the difference in opinion, but make it certain that you're always submitting to your husband. God will shower you with blessings for this. I myself have experienced this :-)
Another major part that helps you in attaining your goals are personal financial situations. Formulate a reachable goal on how much you really want or need to make. Take a note of the debts you've incurred and develop goals to help clear that out. You should also come up with plans by which you will be able to achieve your earning potential. Be imaginative and also be Biblical in this sense. You will be amazed how God will help you through any financial burden.
Health & fitness should be included in your goals. We live in a society that spends most of its time in front of a screen (TV screen, computer screen, movie screen). We must "make the time" to keep our bodies physically fit. Jot down goals to exercise, eat healthy and enjoy your family through games and play.
Physically gifted children may be able to achieve sports related goals, like playing for the local homeschool basketball team or high school football team. Determining your children's physical capabilities should be one of your priorities. Sports are a great way for your children to learn character lessons and grow in Christ. But, you must be careful to guard your family time so that sports doesn't become the highest priority in your family. In other words, don't forsake family time and family devotions for too many basketball and softball games.
There is a saying - "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" that is really true. Give your self some time to enjoy life by making plans now. Plan this year to go out on a vacation with your hubby. Start planning now and get the grandparents to check the children.
The above discussion sums up the categories you can use to prepare your goals: Spiritual, Education, Family, Financial, Health-Fitness, Career/Job and Leisure.
Although it is best to have some very long-term goals (20+ years), go ahead and start right now with shorter goals. I'd suggest 5 year goals and 1 year goals. Then break these down to 6 month plans then monthly plans, then weekly, then daily.
In the third part, I'll talk about how to make daily lists that are effective.
Kerry Beck helps http://www.curriculumconnection.net/ organize moms with their busy lives. She wants to offer you her free report "How To Get It All Done" at http://www.curriculumconnection.net/ Homeschool Curriculum.
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