If you have not set your goals for 2010 perhaps it is time to think about them. While we are a few days into the new year, not everyone took the time during the holidays to set their goals.
Goal setting should be done with caution. Do not set unrealistic expectations for yourself. While you certainly want to stretch your limits a bit if you can, do not set goals that are unattainable (i.e. I’m going to make a million dollars in 2010). Setting your goals should include:
A) Monthly work goals – These would be the goals that you wish to attain each month during 2010. They should work hand in hand with your overall annual goal for what you hope to achieve financially.
B) Family goals – Don’t overlook family and friends in your quest to be successful during 2010. It’s just as important that you spend time with your family and friends.
C) Earnings Goals – Set your earnings goals so that they are realistic. Check all of your income sources and see where you can improve 2010 over 2009.
D) Savings Goals – You can set your savings goals based on your income projections. Make sure you set goals that are realistic for your financial condition. Saving for a big purchase, a vacation or tucking away a few extra dollars for retirement all go a long way towards keeping you focused.
E) Personal growth - Perhaps you feel that there is some aspect of you that you wish to improve upon this year. No time like the present to begin working on it. This doesn’t mean you have to set a goal to lose 50 pounds or quit smoking or any thing that has to do with your health. Instead, decide what you want for yourself – It could be that your interest lies in writing about something you’ve never written about before. Do something that makes you feel that you’ve changed for the better during 2010.
F) Other laudable goals - While you are planning your goals for 2010, why not include some humanitarian work in there? It doesn’t have to be something huge. You can volunteer at your local food pantry, you can take part in loans to underdeveloped countries (as low as $25), you can do something else in the form of outreach. Whatever it is, give back something to others – it always comes back to you.
Summary
We are all busy with life and everything that it throws at us. Set your 2010 goals now and you’ll soon find that you are more focused and you can accomplish more than ever before. Let 2010 be the year that you attain all of your goals.
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