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QUESTION: Did you turn your calendar from 2008 to 2009 as fast as you could?

You can only answer my question with a “yes” or a “no”, but you could have hundreds of reasons for your choice.

If you answered yes, it may mean you wanted to say goodbye to a horrible 2008 and start fresh in 2009. Also, it might mean that 2008 was so positive for you that you wanted to keep it going into the next year. If you said no, it may mean you did not want to face another year of uncertainty and possible despair.

Moving into a new year is a major event all throughout the world. Generally, the New Year provides a sense of hope and optimism. We say “out with the old, and in with the new.” If you had a good year, let’s see if we can make the new one great. If you had a poor year, let’s forget it. 

Whether you had a great or challenging year, I strongly believe you must have goals.  Goal setting is a simple task. Below are 6 quick tips to get you started with goal setting. If you haven’t established any goals for 2009, it is never too late to start. 

Goal Setting Tips for the New Year

1. Reflect on your previous year’s goals if you had them. Are you pleased, excited, or disappointed in the results?
2. Establish any new goals into four key categories:
• Personal
• Professional
• Financial
• Spiritual
3. Develop a tangible action with each goal.
4. Check your progress at least monthly, but I prefer weekly.
5. Reflect frequently on what is going well and what is not. Make necessary adjustments to your plan.
6. Reward yourself for exceeding a goal/category.

The New Year is the official launch of a new budget, and some might say, a new you. While changes in your strategic direction will not occur just because you’ve flipped the calendar, why not make 2009 the year you focus on a few key goals?

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