Thinking of making a New Year’s resolution? This graphic shows an example of how you might align your Big Picture stretch goals with the more specific SMART method of setting goals. Specific: Make it simple and concrete. Avoid vague statements. Measurable: Describe in measurable terms what success looks like. Achievable: Ensure you have control and
Make Goals in Your Circle of Control Are you ready to make a New Year’s resolution? Step one to avoiding frustration and defeat…make sure you have control over the required inputs for achieving the goal. For example, making a goal to get promoted to head of your department may seem good, but you don’t control promotions. Instead,
Have you started thinking about making a New Years’ resolution yet? Our challenge will be overcoming old or starting new habits. One study showed only 46% of people who made a resolution were successful after 6 months. According to The Power of Habit author Charles Duhigg, who gathered the latest scientific research, habits work in
