Goal setting success stories

Dear <$salutation$>,

You know that goal stuff I've been talking about?

Would you like some examples of it working in practice - now, right now?

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Well, there was this woman, who knew from past experience how to pursue her dream by setting a specific goal, breaking it down into steps, starting with Step 1, getting the universe on side, keeping going, maintaining focus etc etc etc until...

...she achieved that goal.

The woman was me.

The dream was to help other people learn how to master their own destinies.

The goal was to write a book to do just that.

It's taken 18 months but I kept at it, and it's wonderful now to see my book in the shops. Goal attained!

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Another thing I fantasised about was getting people together for inspirational purposes. I crystallized this into a specific goal with specific parameters I had to decide on such as:

 - a good title (to define what it would be all about)
 - when
 - where
 - how often
 - who might like to come
 - inspiring speakers etc

And now (well, since May) we have Inspiring Soul Evenings on the first Tuesday of every month - and they're a roaring success.

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I felt my website needed a makeover...

The makeover is now complete.

(You can probably figure out the sort of steps I had to take to get it that way)

It just so happens that I have been working towards all these goals, and they've all come to fruition at the same time. You can perhaps imagine how good that feels - but I've felt good along the way too, enjoying the journeys: the hard work, the planning, even overcoming difficulties. With a bit of help from the universe (remember?) - I've got there.

And you can get to your goals too.

But what if you're one of the many who would dearly love to throw yourself passionately into your own fantastic venture - but... you can't figure out what that could be...?

Read on - help is right here.

Your purpose, your passion

What makes for happiness?

Following your passion, feeling a great sense of purpose...

There is nothing to beat it!

So...

If you don't know what your purpose - what your passion - is...

...try this practical exercise. It's fun, it's invigorating, it's empowering!

Don't skimp - let it take as long as it takes (20 minutes, all day, whatever). When you're ready...

A passion-finding exercise...

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Take a sheet of paper (or open a Word document on your computer), grab a cup of coffee or tea and put some music on.

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Write down every thought that means something to you, in a word or a short sentence. Write what you love, what inspires you, what you're good at... and keep writing. Let the thoughts and words flow. Get to 150-200 words or more.

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Add your strengths, what you love doing, and your values.

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Keep going until you are suddenly aware of a deep gut feeling.

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Stop writing.

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Go back through your list crossing off the least important things. Get the juices flowing again. You'll either feel a great excitement - or you'll cry, as something resonates causing very strong emotions. (If neither of these happen you haven't done the exercise properly - wait a few days then try again)

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If you need to, start again. Write down:
Every job you've ever had - what did it teach you?
Your life experiences - what have they taught you?
Your hobbies - what are you good at?

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Can you begin to see a pattern running through your list? Imagine a pyramid with your jobs and experiences all leading you to a focus at the top. You have learned all those skills for a reason.

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Be honest:
What is restricting you, making you feel enclosed?
What do you hate or love doing the most?

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Keep asking yourself questions. The act of writing everything down helps you to focus on your strengths and weaknesses, your likes and dislikes. You can begin to identify, and then go with, your own particular flow...

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...and see it crystallize into specific goals

It's important to get a passion and purpose ignited.
Your final goals will probably be scary - but very exciting!

Pearls of Wisdom

If it's meant to be... it's up to me - Anon

Out of clutter, find simplicity,
From discord, find harmony
In the middle of difficulties, lies opportunity - Albert Einstein

Links

These links all relate to my goals. I hope they might help you on the way towards your goals:

Master Your Own Destiny

Inspiring Soul Evenings

New Website (containing information on workshops, books, talks, my new blog)

Last word

Thanks to everyone who listened in to my radio guest spot. I did enjoy it - and have done several more since. I'm even been on American radio!

Oh and I must give you advance notice that I'll be speaking at the Mind, Body and Soul Exhibition on 3rd October, 2.45pm, at Olympia. It's free - and you'd be most welcome.

We all know what it's like to stall or hit a low point, so in the next newsletter we'll focus on ways to keep going with our goals. Meanwhile, good luck with
that passion-finding exercise!

And if you know anyone who'd enjoy reading this newsletter, please use the link below to send them a copy.

Success and Harmony
Tel: 01245 361 274