Hey Circle!

In this member-exclusive podcast episode, I outline a whole bunch of do’s and don’ts for goal setting.

I hope this helps you think about the process of setting goals for your business, so that you can set goals that are actionable, achieveable, and realistic.

Please share your thoughts below in the comments, or, better yet, over in the Facebook Group – just use the hashtag #goalsetting

Jess x

Quotes and highlights from this episode:

• Don’t set a goal based on false expectations.
• Consider if you goal is both possible AND likely.
• Don’t expect it to be easy.
• Go into the process being aware that it will be challenging.
• Don’t let the past stop you.
• But look to the past for lessons to assist you with your current challenge.
• Don’t be rigid.
• If we set goals too rigidly you may be disheartened if your path changes or shifts.
• “Deviations and flexibility are a natural part of a goal structure”
• Don’t let setbacks stop you.
• Consider the Cycle of Change and if you come off track slip back into Maintenance mode.
• “You are not a failure for changing the parameters of a goal”
• Don’t aim too high.
• Be realistic about the time you have available and how much can be achieved.
• Don’t too many things at once.
• Using the top three priorities system can assist with focusing your efforts.
• Do set SMART goals.
• Do set three levels of goals – easy, moderate and stretch.
• Do set positive goals.
• Do remove temptations from your environment.
• Do leave room for setbacks.
• Do celebrate your wins and milestones.