It’s that time of year again… time to set our goals. And we have all been told that we need to WRITE them down. But the question is… where do you write them down? We usually put them in our Outlook calendar or paper based planner. But can we see them?
I have found that this is the biggest challenge, putting our written goals in a common place where we can reference them on a daily basis. If you don’t see them, they will soon be out of sight… and out of mind. We need a tool that will allow us to take our goals with us and always be on. I’ve put my goals in my PDA, but the screen is usually off. When they are in Outlook, they may not always be on the screen.
What will work?
Introducing the Goal Setting Toolkit.
This paper based kit has business card sized reminders that you can take with you in pocket or purse. You can put them on your desk or clip them to your monitor. They can be attached to your dashboard in your car. You can take them almost anywhere.
The kit includes nine different cards for different goal setting needs. You may find that you use many of them or find one particular one that you print over and over. Here is a highlight of some of the cards and common uses for them.
The BHAG card. This card is useful for planning your long term goals. With a line for 10 year, 5 year, and one year goals, you’ll find this card is a great starting point for goal setting. Write down a few words that describe where you want to be at each milestone. Take a look at the example card to the left for ideas. The key here is to think and dream BIG! When you can picture where you want to be a few years out it will help you solidify your shorter term goals.
The My Goal Card: This universal goal setting card will help you remember that most goals need to be specific, measurable, and actionable. To use this card, write down a title for the goal and then write down the specifics. Focusing on the three areas on the card will help you create a goal that is easily accomplished.
The Daily Goal Card: Once you have the other goal cards completed the daily goal card is an easy reminder of what needs to be done TODAY. This is a great card to keep with you at all times. Put it on your desk where you can see it. Take it with you in the car. If you see it… you will remember it! This is a great card to print multiple copies of.
Setting Performance Goals: When you have goals such as weight loss that have measurable milestones we have a couple of cards that will help you track your progress. Included are a generic item-results card and a 12 week Goal-Actual card. Also included is the 4 week milestone card along with a weekly reminder and weekly milestone card.
The 48 Minute Card: This card is helpful when used with a 48 minute focused work session. The card is divided into 12 minute sections and is a quick and useful way to plan out a focused work period. Fill in this card before working to help you stay focused for all 48 minutes.
These cards fit easily in pocket or purse and are a great addition to our Walleteer organizer. Download a set today and make sure your new goals are written down and put where you can see them.
Instructions for use:
- Download the Goal Setting Toolkit Template for MS Word
- Open the template and modify as necessary
- Print out on Avery business card stock (10 Card)
- Break cards apart
- Start with the BHAG card
- Fill out individual goal cards
- For portability, stack cards in order and clip together with mini clip
- Transport easily in pocket or purse
- Add to your Walleteer organizer
For more information on goal setting please refer to our other posts.
Success Goals: Legos and Puzzle Pieces
Goal Setting Strategy: The 4-12-48 Solution
Paint by Number Goals
Goals: Create the Gallery of Your Life
Technorati Tags: goals, resolutions, walleteer
About 
For time management and success I haven’t found a better book than “Eat That Frog”, by Brian Tracy. Great tips and it helps you to refocus. Thanks for the tips. Keep them coming. – Scott
Thanks for this. I have written an article about setting acheivable goals. Click my name to read it. Comments are appreciated.
Thank you for this Goal Toolkit I really appreciate it. Also I really like your website because it has so much great information.
nice, but this too will become lost etc. my advice is to get contact lenses made that have your goals listed on the inside of the lenses so you never lose sight of your goals !
Thanks a nice job.very good document
Cool idea to use those cards. Never thought about it.
Thank you for this toolkit, I’ve been looking for this over a year now. Thank you again for helping and improving the goal setting methods
The card idea is really great. If used efficiently, its going to help you out.
Cheers!
-Pradeep
http://www.simplifiedsuccess.com
Very interesting… as always! Cheers from -Switzerland-.
I’m using planning journal those with thick pages so that it won’t easily get ripped-off. I used to have cards but it doesn’t work with me.
-Jan
If you want to check out some great tools for Goal setting you need to check out the brand new film THE OPUS. (www.TheOpusMovie.com) I am a school teacher in high school and will definitely be encouraging my students and other teachers to get their students to watch this film. It is the first tool like this I have ever seen.
it features many people who were involved in The secret. but this time they actually have something of real substance to share. I highly recommend this practical and important film to everyone.
pl im very intrested
This is great blog for anyone looking to be successful as we move into 2011.
I started using Confessions for Success http://www.confessionsforsuccess.com and I get my personal and business goals delivered to my cell phone as text messages on my schedule. It helps me stay focused on my goals and dreams and on what is important!
Hope that helps!
blah
We’ve recently launched a website which allows for people to post their goals publicly in a social networking type of manner, you can cheer others on and write comments.
You have the tools to break your goal down into smaller chunks; milestones are what they are called on the website, which makes the goals more attainable. Check it out:
Solid Goals-
http:/www.solidgoals.net
I just now wanted to thank you yet again for your amazing site you have developed here. It is full of useful tips for those who are genuinely interested in this particular subject, in particular this very post. You really are all so sweet as well as thoughtful of others plus reading your site posts is a wonderful delight in my opinion. And thats a generous present! Jeff and I will have fun making use of your points in what we must do in a few days. Our record is a mile long and tips are going to be put to very good use.
Do you have a spam issue on this site; I also am a blogger, and I was wondering your situation; we have created some nice methods and we are looking to trade techniques with others, please shoot me an e-mail if interested.
Hi John… .. I have read your post its really interesting !! But the problem is i generally end up on the third step due to the effect of procrastination. I was never able to achieve the targets i used to set which would ultimately lead to depression. in the recent past I have been referring to various motivational sites and reading interesting stuff about the people who have made mark simply by going the extra mile. there is one site i am really fond of going to ..It keeps up my motivation level and helps me achieve the third step too https://www.facebook.com/#!/GoForTheExtraMile i always look fwd to see the updates on it.
I don’t think that people need cards etc. People need to be focused all the time and that should do the job! Amen