goal setting

Many people feel a bit lost without a planner or schedule to help them track appointments. Using these tools is a form of goal-setting. But, we often fail to see why goals are important in other areas. We make vague goals that are really only dreams. Or, another popular idea these days is making a bucket list of things we want to do before God calls us home. Again, this is little more than a list of dreams that will never become reality if we don’t learn how to set goals. While it’s certainly fun to imagine ourselves doing wonderful …

Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time to ponder what went well over the past year and what didn’t. After the flurry of activity, I like to spend New Year’s thinking about what I’d like to accomplish in the next year. But, how to set goals that will rock the new year? I try to avoid the usual list-making and vague goals since I end up falling short when I do those things. Instead, I choose one or two goals and then create a concrete plan. After all, setting goals can improve mental health and I’m all about …