Hello Friends. As we approach the end of 2016,
it's important to look over our goals to measure our progress over time and
make plans to improve in the near future. This one is called #makingamends.
It is often said that No Man is an Island. This
is quite true because even though many of us have tried it in the past, we
cannot exist in a vacuum and we were created to interact with our environment
and others. Therefore, it is good practice to regularly measure where we are in
this respect.
What goals did you set for yourself this year?
How many of these goals were directed at others or had a purpose that surpassed
yourself? How many of these goals were you able to execute? It's not about
beating yourself up or feeling like a failure. It's about seeing where you got
it wrong and making amends.
There are several common problems that limit our
effectiveness in achieving our goals. First, we set up too many things for
ourselves to do in such little time and there is no common thread that binds it
all together. If you have a major goal, all your efforts can be geared towards
achieving it and each project that you undertake should find its place under
this. Secondly, we get tired. We may hear that little voice in our minds
telling us to get up to do what we need to do but find it hard; perhaps because
we are yet to experience any immediate gratification. If that project is
connected to your main purpose, it will be easier to find encouragement within
yourself even though you do not get it immediately from others. As you remain
committed, you will find that there is a greater fulfillment you will
experience. Lastly, we fail to do timely appraisals and checks. It's not best
to wait till the end of the year to measure your progress. Have timely checks
every week, month, or quarter, so you have the chance to make amends and
improve where necessary.
Find out your areas of weakness. Do some research
online or speak with a mentor on what you can do to master your weakness and to
ensure you get it right. You can also find out new or better ways of doing what
you do. You can't possibly plan to do the same things in the same way over and
over again; that's a waste of your time. What works best for you? What attracts
the best results? Find it out and Do it!
Remember diligence is key in whatever you do!
Find out what areas you need to improve and draw up strategic plans to ensure
you make amends. Wishing you the best in the coming year!
Cheers!
© LAW Afolabi, December 2016
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