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Why I need a Goal Setting Worksheet
I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed with my to-do list lately and decided to make some changes before it got completely out of hand.
Last week I decided what I really needed was more space in my day. I vowed to stay off of electronics from 2pm until 7pm. I wrote it down and made it my daily goal. You know what? It was amazing! I read a book, gardened, played with the kids and made much healthier dinners.
I thought a lot about why it worked so well and decided that it was because I didn’t feel like I was constantly working. Instead, I felt like I had time to spend on anything but work. I going to continue this goal again this week.
The other new thing is I’ve set up Sunday nights from 7-9pm as planning time and I’m trying to plan out the week beforehand.
This means sitting down with my calendar, to-do list and my Weekly Goal Setting Worksheets. These worksheets have been amazing! Instead of creating one big to-do list for the week I am planning out which day I will work on which project.
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So instead of looking at one long list, I can just look at the day’s tasks. It’s kind of like how I used my bullet journal, but I don’t have to create the page each day, I just print out a week at a time.
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How choosing one goal can help you
Picking one thing that is important to do each day is such a good way to build momentum. Set that goal down in writing and then start work on it first thing. Set a time for 20 minutes and see how much you can get done. When you complete it you will feel accomplished and ready to tackle something else.
A single goal helps build momentum.
There is space on the worksheet to write down important tasks, plus plan out my morning work, afternoon work and evening plans.
I also added space for a daily meal plan, tracking water intake and a daily self-care task.
It is so important to take a few minutes for yourself each day, but truthfully if I don’t make it a priority it never happens. So now I think about my day and write down something that will fit in with my plans. I am much more apt to actually take the time for self-care when it is planned out.
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How you can make the most of this Goal Setting Worksheet
I figure I am not the only one who loses her way sometimes. You can get your own copy of the worksheets here…
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Once I’ve filled it out on Sunday night, I keep it with me each day so that I know the day’s plan. I also can add and move things as needed. Cause if there is one constant in a Mom’s life its change.
I’m a list person, too! I’ve been better when I set few goals for the day. I keep making fewer and fewer and you’re right, it does help. Like you, I have many commitments/directions w/ managing work for clients, painting and my own blog. I think I’ve been doing around 2 per day, but maybe 1 would help.
It’s been good for me to concentrate on one. I was doing too much and needed to slow down.
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I signed up for your printable (and bought your ebook) and it hasn’t come to my inbox yet.
Oh no! Did you check your Junk Mail? If it’s not there send me an email at emma@kidscashandchaos.com and I will make sure you get it!
Emailed you 🙂
You are so right! I feel like a scattered mess sometimes. I have mental plans for the day in my head in the morning, and by night I realized I feel like i didn’t actually accomplish anything I originally wanted to. I’m going to start doing this right now!
I hope it helps! Thanks for stopping by Stormy!