It’s officially 2021. A new year has started, and we all need a change. Many of us have difficulty achieving our New Year’s goals. In this month’s column, I thought I would break down ways to achieve your goals using proven scientific methods you can use to start your year off right. I will be giving insight on creating Smart Goals, the Forward Momentum Technique, Tiered Goals, Warren Buffett’s 2 List Strategy, and using real-life examples.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
SMART is an acronym for Specific(What do I want to do?), Meaningful(Does it mean something to me?), Adaptive(Does it bring my life in a good direction?) Realistic(Can I do this?), and Time(When will I accomplish this goal?) Let’s use losing weight as an example.
Goal: Losing weight
Specific: I want to lose 40 lbs
Meaningful: If I lose weight, I will be able to keep up with my kids
Adaptive: Losing weight will enhance my health and relationships with my children
Realistic: If I diet and exercise daily I can achieve this goal
Time: I want to lose 40lbs by the end of the year
Forward Momentum
There are 7 steps to practicing forward momentum with each goal. This technique goes hand in hand with S.M.A.R.T. Goals and will actually enhance results. The steps are:
- Write down every stage in your in order the steps in order of importance
- Write down all obstacles you will come face trying to reach your goal and how you will overcome them
- Write down everything you need to know for the first step. You need to include everything you will need and knowledge you lack for the first step.
- Take the first step.
- Review progress and setbacks as you go. Add steps to enhance your success
- Keep Going
Example
Goal: Weight Loss
Step 1
- I need to buy groceries.
- I need to buy workout equipment.
- I need to buy workout clothing
- I need to buy a journal to keep up with my weight loss
- I need to buy a scale
Step 2
I may be tired, stressed, and run out of food, but If I take daily vitamins, get rest, and manage my finances, I will accomplish my goal.
Step 3
I need to set aside money for groceries and know exactly what to buy.
Take Steps 4, 5, and 6
How To Manage A Group of Goals
The Tiered Goal system and Warren Buffett’s 2 List System are great ways to organize your goal listicle. The Tiered goal system requires organizing your goals annually quarterly and monthly.
Example
Annual Goal: See the doctor
Quarterly goal: Have a girl’s night/trip
Monthly goal: Eat in more
Warren Buffet’s 2 List Rule requires writing down all of your goals. Choosing the top 5 most important goals and working on those goals first.
I hope these scientific proven keys to success help you reach your goals! Until next time
