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Tips to Plan for the Coming Year
As you set goals or make choices for the New Year, here are three guidelines to follow:
- Phrase your choices in the NOW , as though you’ve already achieved it. Use "I am..." or "I allow myself to ..." statements.
- Phrase your choices in the POSITIVE . Focus on the solution rather on what you don’t want. The mind doesn’t translate words of negation, such as not , don’t , or stop , because it thinks in pictures. If you set a goal that "I will quit smoking," it's hard for your mind to see a picture of NOT smoking. If you set a goal that "I allow myself to be a nonsmoker,” you can picture being a nonsmoker, as that’s something you can see -- other people who aren’t smoking. Create goals or make choices that the mind can visualize.
- Eliminate the word “WANT.” Would you rather want the perfect relationship, or would you rather have the perfect relationship? Would you rather want good health, or would you rather have good health? “Want” equates with deprivation, so avoid putting the feeling of lack in your goal or choice statements.
Here's a template to help you with your planning...
MASTER PLAN FOR 2006
What are your top three priorities for the coming year? What's most important to you?
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What will support you in achieving your priorities in the coming year?
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What will it cost you to not follow through with your intentions?
What requests will you make of family and friends who can support your efforts?
What other support will you ask for in order to achieve what you choose?
Write down the results you expect in each of the 5 following areas - in specific and measurable terms. After listing the choices, identify the action steps to achieve the results you've identified. In other words, what do you choose to consistently do in order to achieve your expectations in each of these areas? (See an example of a completed template below.)
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EXAMPLE
What are your top three priorities for the coming year? What's most important to you?
1. I am enjoying vibrant health.
2. I am nurturing my most important relationships.
3. I have doubled my income by developing passive income streams.
What will support you in achieving your priorities in the coming year?
1. Weekly planning to reserve time for important and not urgent activities. Review my Master Plan as part of my weekly planning process to keep my focus on the big picture.
2. Work with my therapist and coach on personal issues that affect my relationships with those I care most about.
3. Work steadily on areas identified for generating passive income – 30 minutes daily.
What will it cost you to not follow through with your intentions?
Health goals: Weight gain, long-term heart health issues, self-esteem, energy, chronic pain.
Relationship goals: Disconnection from those I care most about
Passive income goals: Working more hours for less income, less $ for retirement savings, less $ for charitable donations
What requests will you make of family and friends who can support your efforts?
Health: Family support with weekly meal planning, encouragement without lecturing or judging.
Relationship: Ask for positive feedback about changes I am working on in my interactions with them.
Passive income: Acknowledgement and encouragement for my efforts and successes.
What other support will you ask for in order to achieve what you choose?
Delegate more to my assistant.
Identify what my computer consultant can automate on my website and have him set it up.
Identify what else I can delegate, who I can delegate to, and then do it!
Write down the results you expect in each of the 5 following areas - in specific and measurable terms. After listing the choices, identify the action steps (specific and measurable, when possible) to achieve the results you've identified. In other words, what do you choose to consistently do in order to achieve your expectations in each of these areas?
Diet/Nutrition
Choice:
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Maintain a balanced diet
Weigh 135 by June 1.
Reduce body fat composition to 19%.
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Actions:
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a. Plan balanced, low-fat, high fiber meals each week-end for the coming week.
b. Purchase only what is on the grocery list – healthy snacks & meals.
c. Select healthy choices when going out to eat; eat half of what is served.
d. Take vitamins daily.
e. Wait 12 minutes before getting second helpings.
f. Eat only when hungry.
g. Eat last meal of the day before 7 PM.
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Exercise
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Choice:
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Exercise regularly to improve cardiovascular and physical fitness.
Firm and define muscles in arms, legs, & stomach.
Maintain a healthy back.
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Actions:
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a. Do weight circuit 3x/week.
b. Treadmill 3x/week for 30 minutes.
c. Walk the dog 3x/wk. for 30 minutes.
d. Do back exercises daily.
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Medical
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Choice:
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Make medical appointments for health concerns and wellness checks.
Follow advise of medical professionals.
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Actions:
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a. Take daily meds. & vitamins
b. Protect skin from sun damage.
c. Schedule annual wellness exam
d. Teeth cleaning 2x/yr.
e. Follow exercise regimen.
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Relaxation/Self-Nurture
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Choice:
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Spend 30 minutes a day doing something to relax, unwind, and breathe deeply.
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Actions:
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a. Do at least one activity each day that makes me feel good:
-(list ideas here)
b. Tapes & Books:
-(list here)
c. Body work:
-Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
-Yoga class 2x/week
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Recreation/Play
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Choice:
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Select weekly activities to do as a family
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Actions:
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a. Do something active 1x/month with family
b. Take family walks with the dog.
c. Entertain or get together with friends at least 1x/month
d. Plan weekend with friends.
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Using the Choices/Actions format above, do the same for the other four areas below. Although the sub-categories suggested may be different for you, the sample below will help you identify areas of importance. Customize this to fit your life and priorities.
Family
Friends
Support Community
Clients & Prospects
Church Family
Pets
Income
Expendiatures
Savings
Contributions
Travel for pleasure
Mental health
Learning
Spiritual
Lifework (career) - I suggest that you use sub-categories for this section and really drill down to plan your year for your worklife. Here's an example of my professional sub-categories:
- consultant
- coach
- trainer
- administrator
- marketer
- creator
- lifelong learner
Community Service (volunteer)
Global/Environmental
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