Instead of New Year's resolutions, I used a process last year which led me to accomplish more than I have ever done. It works so well it is almost like magic.
This process is perfect if you have lots of projects, or lots of goals you would like to accomplish. Having worked through the process three times last year, I am able to share what works and what didn't.
What is this magical process, you ask? It involves setting 90-day goals.
Why it Works:
- It keeps you focused.
Having a 90-day accountability cycle does not allow enough time for you to forget about or put goals on the back burner. This is perfect if you have a mild case of Adult ADD, which I prefer to refer to as HCHE (highly creative highly energetic).
- It keeps you motivated. Instead of starting the year trying to accomplish 10 resolutions, you devote 90 days to 3 or 4 goals. Checking those goals off your list provides you with consistent feedback throughout the year, which in turn motivates you to accomplish even more.
- 90 days is the perfect time frame.
90 days is enough time for you to achieve a measurable goal, yet there no time built in for slacking off. You have to work on your goal just about every day in order to meet the 90-day deadline.
Keys to Making the 90-day Process Work:
After going through three 90-day cycles, I can offer the following insights on what works and what doesn't.
- Limit your goals.
It is tempting to start off with 10 goals within a 90-day period. Trust me when I say, this will not work. I found that when I tried to accomplish 10 goals within 90 days, I only accomplished one. When I set three or five goals, however, I was able to achieve all.
- Set goals for all areas of your life.
Don't just use this process for your business goals, try them out on spiritual, family, fun and character building goals as well.
- Make your 90 day goals specific.
Instead of, for example, "Establish my mortgage email marketing campaign," try "By April 1, 2008, I will have sent out 3 email newsletters."
Instead of "Exercise for 30 minutes 5 days a week," try "By April 1, 2008, I will have accumulated 1500 minutes of exercise."
If you find yourself year after year unable to accomplish those New Year's resolutions, I hope you will try 90-day goals instead. I would love to hear how these work for you.
JC Kadii, Mortgage Virtual Assistant . Through http://www.close-more-loans.com/, JC leads a team providing top notch administrative, internet marketing, and technology services to mortgage professionals.
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