How about taking the plans off paper, evaluating what happened and developing the next steps for 2022?
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With this in mind, Coach Nany Martins and Personal Coach Claudia Dias gave some tips on how we can plan goals for this year:
1 – List your priorities
The practice of wish lists at the end of the year is very common, but most of them are just on paper. This situation is very common with people who try to put everything on one list, and if this is your case, how about starting with what is a priority in your life? What really needs to be done? What change is needed from now on?
When we talk about priorities, we refer to desires/goals that have great meaning. Understanding the importance of these will help you know how to fight to conquer them, and with that, you will be alert to the opportunities that will arise along the way.
2 – Make a plan
Once you have your priorities in hand, the battle to achieve your goals becomes clearer. However, just dreaming is not enough, planning is necessary. Ask yourself: What can I do to get there?
3 – Determine deadlines
Give yourself a deadline for when you want to get there. Then, make a calendar with the actions you intend to put into practice, and this way part of your time will be dedicated to what you really want, in a more organized way.
4 – Change of plans
Frequent reconsiderations of your plans as a whole (thinking about the objective and route) are very valid and recommended, especially because we are constantly changing. If you notice that something has changed and is out of alignment, the most recommended thing to do is to make adjustments, but also ask yourself: is this what I really want? Is this the path I intend to take to achieve my goals?
5 – Avoid procrastinating your actions
Leaving it for later is a silent and cunning trap that many fall into without realizing it, little by little you may even forget the real importance and meaning that that desire has for you.
Taking leisure time, sharing your goals with friends and staying focused on the good side of things are some tips on what can be done to overcome procrastination.
6 – Try to do a self-assessment
Every month, try to do a self-assessment of what was or wasn't accomplished and why. But don't blame yourself, just try to use your mistakes to know what can be avoided in the next steps. Identify your strengths and focus on what's best for you.
7 – Get out of your comfort zone
Think about your future! Imagine, for example, what you will be like in five or ten years if you continue acting the same way. How will you feel when you 'look back' and realize that there was no progress because you remained in a position you felt comfortable in?
The answer to this question may initially generate some discomfort, however it is the first step for you to reflect, move and act! And that will take you out of your comfort zone. Remember that in this “place”, there is no room for progress or evolution.
8 – Improve productivity
Productive people have goals clear and defined. If you don't have them, try to define them. This will help you direct your energy to carry out the tasks that require your attention.
At work, for example, try to optimize your time: separate your tasks and activities using a priority hierarchy. Try to remember that investing time can be done in two ways: using it for things that are not essential, or using it to achieve your goals.
9 – Develop your professional skills
Reflect on how to make the most of your new professional year. As collaborator of a company, this will only be possible if you are attentive to the needs of where you work. Therefore, analyze what solutions your company needs. How can you apply your skills more effectively?
Furthermore, invest in opportunities to expand your potential at work (improvement courses, training, among other actions). Creating paths that will result in many chances to excel professionally will reinforce to your company the good choice they made when hiring you. Another fundamental tip: do what needs to be done in the best way possible. This is actually a guiding principle for life.
10 – Define a strategy to be successful in your professional life
Take the moment to think and create new possibilities! Think for example, where you want to be in 2022. What level do you want to reach in your profession? What are your professional plans? And from this definition, analyze how you will achieve these objectives.
If the idea is a promotion, for example, it is worth considering whether such an intention is in fact possible. If the answer is yes, see what steps you should take to achieve that goal and perhaps this includes a conversation with your boss. In this case, it is worth making your intentions clear and what steps you must take to achieve the new desired position.
And finally, don't forget:
