pressing toward the goal
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By Gillian Martin Trainer, Speaker & Social Entrepreneur Captivating Solutions Consultancy E-mail: [email protected]
With almost one month gone since the start of the year, some new year’s resolutions have long been forgotten, if they even existed. Hence, some persons may feel as if they cannot accomplish their goals over the remaining eleven months of the year. Instead of lamenting over the lost time, one should be forward-thinking and be reminded of the biblical quote: “…forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize…” Philippians 3 vs. 13-14.
Whether goals are of a financial, professional or personal nature, these simple principles should be applied:
(1) Set S.M.A.R.T. goals – Goals are to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely.
(2) Maintain a positive mindset – Think of possibilities. Envision a positive outcome and work very hard to achieve it. “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe the mind can achieve” Napoleon Hill.
(3) Be focused – Remain committed and be determined to see the goal to completion. Eliminate factors that prevent the attainment of the goal or find ways to succeed in spite of the obstacles.
(4) Monitor progress –Establish a system to monitor the progress made and assess what needs to be done to remain on target.
PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL
(5) Bounce back after failure – Along the path to goal attainment, there might be failures. Learn from the mistakes and continue on the journey to attain the goal. “Yet still I rise, never to give up, never to give in against all odds” Yolanda Adams.
What will be the end result in applying these principles? There will be the sweet taste of success, the strong aroma of achievement and the triumphant feeling of victory because the goal has been realized. Press on!
Some of the Workshops Offered by Captivating Solutions Consultancy In/Via Churches Include:
Planning: “From Start to Finish”
Personal Leadership: “Design Your Life – Reach Your Destiny”
Motivational Seminar: “Living Your Dreams”
Facing the Future: “The Future of Your Dreams”
Maximizing Your Potential: “The Best of You”
Personal Growth: “Reaching for the Stars”
Personal Excellence: “Raising the Bar”
Personal Development: “Life at the Peak”
Success Tips: “Endless Possibilities”