4 Ways to pursue your Goals


Pursuing your goal is achievable as long as you formulate a plan of action, set realistic goals, prioritize goals into long and short-term goals, work on your short term goals first then tackle the long term goals next, track all your goals and finally stay inspired.


1. Formulate a plan. Brainstorm ways to advance your career. For example, if you want to move up to the next level, identify which positions you strive for.


2. Set realistic goals. Define short-and long-term tasks that will lead you to your overall goal. For example, if the promotion that you want requires additional qualifications, develop a plan to get the necessary training and /or education.


3. Tackle short-term goals first. For example, if you need to take a continuing education course to achieve your overall goal, make finding and registering for the class a short-term goal.


4. Keep track of your long-term goals. Keeping your eye on the prize will help you to keep on track to accomplish your long-term goal. Stay inspired by posting motivational sayings and quotes around you.

© Copyrighted by Annmarie Edwards 2008

5 Ways to Discover Your Inspiration

Discovering your inspiration is part of the creative force that calms the mind and brings all the integrative factors together. Inspirations benefits the mind and body connection through the engagement of creative activities such as, journaling, meditation, listening to soft music that calms the mind and enjoying nature by taking a stroll and breathe fresh air.

Here are 5 tips:

1. Foster your creativity. Engage in a creative activity that may help you to discover new talents.

2. Journal. Write down thoughts or ideas as they come to you. Recording your thoughts on paper may help to spark a new idea.

3. Relax. Practice meditation, deep breathing, and relaxation. This will bring balance to your mind and body. If you have trouble doing this on your own, enroll in a class or rent or purchase an audio-or videotape.

4. Listen to your favorite music. Music can calm your mind and free up your imagination.

5. Breathe fresh air. Take a stroll and enjoy nature. This can offer time for reflection and inspiration.

Copyrighted © 2008 excerpted from 50 Ways to Maximize Your Potential by Annmarie Edwards.

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