There are so many benefits to journaling daily from health to personal growth. Here we will focus on the ones most relating to goal setting and success. There are different ways to journal. You can either free-write which involves writing anything that comes into your head without editing it or you can follow journal prompts and questions to give you inspiration. 1. Focus and Clarity Journaling about your goals and ambitions can help to remind you what you’re working towards, explore exactly what it is you want and be clear on what you need to do to get there. 2. Reduces stress and anxiety A helpful tool for those who feel overwhelmed, journaling can be a source...
HOW TO BE THE 8% Research suggests that only 8% of people actually achieve the goals they set for themselves. That means 92% fail. No matter the goal you have in mind, if you can't quickly and easily answer these 10 questions it's a good indication that you won't reach the finish line. If you can't think of precise answers to these questions, grab a notebook and a pen and get to work! THE GOAL 1. What exactly is it that you want to accomplish and why? 2. What is the deadline for achieving this goal? GETTING THERE 3. How will you know when you have achieved your goal? Where is the line between success and failure? 4. What...
Ever wondered how some people seem to get so much done? They don't have a secret assistant or a time machine. They just know these 4 secrets. And now you do too! Lucky you! Here are the 4 key things you need to do at the start of each week to ensure it's a productive one. 01. Block Out Time for Admin Schedule time during your work week where you can deal with recurring tasks like responding to emails, updating spreadsheets or scheduling social media posts. This allows you to work on your main tasks uninterrupted. 02. Appointments & Meetings Block out times during the week where you have pre-scheduled meetings, appointments or other commitments. This will clearly...
Begin by brain dumping everything you need to get done on paper. Then ask yourself these 8 questions for each task. You'll find it much easier to determine where to start and what can wait! If i don’t complete this task today, what will happen? Is this something that has to be done by me? Could I delegate it to anyone else to save time? Is this something I’m good at? Could I delegate this to someone who can do it better than I can? Does this really need to be done? Is it a must or a would be nice? When does this task need to be completed? Do I have other tasks with a more urgent deadline? How...
Based on concepts from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, a must read for anyone looking to build habits effectively. The 1st Law - Make it Obvious Clarify what your intended habits actually are - write them down. Be specific about what your goal entails. “I will read more” vs “I will read for 20 minutes every day at 9pm before I get ready for bed” What will you do How many/How long for? Where will you do it? What time will you do it? Habit stacking Use a current habit as a trigger to remind you to start the new habit “Every time I brush my teeth I will do 30 squats as I brush” Design your Environment...