We’re finally into the second month of the year which if we’re being honest, usually means a slight slacking off from our ambitious plans we created last December and attacked with vigour in January!
Whether they’re professional or personal, here at Selective we want you to achieve your goals by helping you with your annual planning! Ready to keep on track for the rest of the year? Ready, get set, go!
Warm-up
Set goals! Make sure you prepare yourself and see what direction you want to go in – whether it’s a new career or your current career goals, make sure to set yourself targets for the course of the year. What do you want to achieve by the end of today, this week, month, quarter and year? Setting yourself targets (both big and small!) will help you track your progress over the year and see just how far you’re going.
Jogging
Now it’s time to actually set the plans into motion. Having noted your goals and targets, it will be much easier to approach them. Starting off with the smaller targets always helps, but make sure you’re ready to tackle the larger ones too.
Sprinting
You’re ticking off you targets one-by-one, but it’s so easy to stray away from your route. Making sure you commit to achieving your targets is always the hardest part. Writing down your goals in a journal or planner will make it easier for you to see what goals need to be achieved when.
Cooldown
Take time out to reflect on what you’ve achieved – but don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t accomplished all your set targets. Be prepared for the occasional stumbles and stitches, because it’s important that you’re not rushing to achieve your targets the entire way – taking breaks and slowing down lets you see where your priorities are and will let you achieve them more efficiently.
Analysis
Repeating the processes of planning, taking action and reflecting will let you achieve your targets in an organised manner, and will allow you to stay on track for a successful year!
