Let's G.R.O.W...with your goals!

     Last weekend, I told my husband about a couple of changes I want to make, some goals I made for myself.  He then starts asking me a serious of questions.  

     After he was done asking, he says "That is something I learned during my leadership training this week."  And I thought, "You know, I'm going to share this in my blog!"  Because, it is super easy to remember, and helpful!"

     So...here is how you can G.R.O.W.

     G:   What is your Goal? 

             Be specific.  The more specific...the easier it will be to plan and achieve!

     R:   What are the Resistances keeping you from achieving your goal?

            No matter how little you think the Resistance is, write it down! 

     O:   What are your Options?

             For each of your resistances, write a couple different options that can get you past them.

     W:   When will you achieve your goal? Or When will you be carrying out your plan of action?

             If it's a goal with a date (i.e. run a marathon) put that When down.  If it's a long term goal (i.e.   

             start eating healthy) then When will you do your planning to make it happen?

           

     So, there you have it!  It's an easy, great plan! And reminds me of one of my favorite quotes:

If you fail to plan,

You plan to fail.