Managing the Chaos: How I Stick To My Goals
I will admit, I most certainly have a tendency to… let’s say, overcommit to some of my gospels. First and foremost? Philippians 2:3. You know, the part that says “Count others more significant than yourselves.” I can’t tell you how often I find myself run ragged trying to ensure that all those around me have what they need; nice clothes, exercise, balanced meals, spiritual enrichment, and this list goes on. Meanwhile, I push myself to the side, looking like a stray dog, overweight, body aching, eating cake for breakfast.
Set your intentions
The most important advice I can give is to be very strict when you set your intentions. Many people make the mistake of having goals that are too general, which makes it harder to determine if they have been achieved. Be clear with yourself and be clear with what you want to work towards.
Tier your goals
I divide all of my goals into three categories: daily, weekly, and monthly. By characterizing my goals this way, it allows me to scale my life and prioritize tasks within the larger picture of my needs. It also gives me a timeline for accomplishment. Without a deadline, or a scope of time, it would be harder to enforce the need to complete a task. I can repeat the short-term goals in my daily routine, and plan my month to achieve my longer-term goals.
Set an example
Sometimes it can be hard to determine what goals we are working towards. Look to your friends and people you admire to help develop your goal list. It can be the perfect inspiration to focus what direction you want to go in. Here is an example of my daily, weekly, and monthly goals to help get you started:
Daily
- Spend at least 10 minutes outside
- Give myself 5 minutes of alone time
- Set aside time to spend with God (this can be listening to a song of worship, reading my bible, or listening to a sermon)
- Hug everyone in my house, give them one compliment, and tell them I love them
Weekly
- Set out the week’s clothes for the little people
- Review the week’s calendar
- Confirm the week’s appointments and calls
- List and prepare the week’s menus
- Clean an area on my organizing list
Monthly
- Set future goals and timelines
- Review next month’s tasks and goals to make any adjustments
- Develop a list of professional goals
With tips like these, you’ll be checking your “to-dos” off in no time!
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