Goal planning is the process of setting and working towards specific, achievable targets or objectives. It helps individuals and organizations focus their efforts and resources, track progress, and make necessary adjustments to reach their desired outcomes. Goal planning is important because it provides direction, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment when goals are achieved. It also helps individuals and organizations stay on track and achieve their long-term vision.
Below you’ll find access to tips and resources to help you achieve your personal goals, grouped into three sections:
A) How to get started with goal planning – knowing where to start is often the biggest struggle. I’m all for keeping things simple and effective, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this section.
B) How to keep on track with your goals – this will be particularly helpful when life happens and you start to lose momentum. Start by acknowledging that challenges will come and plan how you will prepare for them.
C) How to monitor and measure your progress – this is the key to goal success. A goal that is not measured won’t likely be achieved, so increase your chances of achieving your goals by monitoring your progress with these key tips.
Where to Start with Goal Planning
There’s no right or wrong way to get started. Simply scroll through the resources below and choose the ones that resonate with you and where you are in your goal planning journey.
A) How to go about Goal Planning
How to Achieve Your Goals in 5 Simple Steps
If you want to achieve your goals this year, you’ll want to follow this 5-step process that’s simple but surprisingly effective. No-fuss goals start here.
How to Choose a Word for the Year (and 25+ Ideas to Get You Started)
Choosing a word for the year might be one of the best moves you’ll ever make to achieve your goals. Here are some tips to get you started.
How to Beat the Odds and Reach Your Goals this Year
Want to reach your goals? You’ll have to go against the grain. 90% of people give up on their goals by February, but you don’t have to be one of them. Do this instead.
A Step by Step Guide to Goal Planning, Goal Review and Time Tracking
Let’s face it, sometimes it’s just easier to follow a step-by-step guide to goal planning. That’s why I created the Spark Success Made Simple series. This set of 3 printable workbooks will walk you through setting, measuring and achieving your goals.
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Give Your Goals a Fighting Chance
Too often goal planning simply feels too overwhelming. The way I’ve found to overcome that is to create 90-day goals instead. You might find that this works for you too and if it helps, I created a 90-day goal planner to help you set your goals and keep on track. Check out the Spark Success 90-Day Goal Planner here (affiliate link).
B) How to keep on track with your goals
7 Ways to Focus on Goals When Life Gets in the Way
When life is busy it’s hard to keep our focus on goals. Knowing this you can arm yourself for the inevitable and use these tips to keep your goals in focus.
25 Coaching Questions to Ask When You Feel Stuck
Inevitably, there will come a time when you feel stuck. When that happens, turn to these coaching questions to help you get unstuck and move forward with your goals.
When You’re Tempted to Give Up On Your Dreams
When you need someone to say “don’t give up on your dreams” read this. This is the encouragement you need to remind you not to give up.
Goal Planning is Better Together
One of proven ways to increase your chances of success when it comes to goal planning is to tell someone else. Add to that the opportunity to be in community with others who are also seeking to be their best and you have a recipe for success. Come and join my private community here.
C) How to monitor and measure your progress
How to Measure Your Progress using a Wheel of Life Assessment
Measure your progress using the Wheel of Life assessment tool following these simple steps and our free worksheet.
A Better Way to Measure Success Starts Here!
Want a better way to measure success? Focus on the gain, not on the gap. This leads to more happiness, confidence and success!
Bonus: SMART Goal Setting TIPS
As a bonus for getting to the end of the guide you can download my free SMART Goal Setting Tips for the Purpose-Driven Woman. It’s free for subscribers of the Thrive Insiders Resource Library.
SMART Goal Setting
For a simple and effective way to set goals, grab my SMART Goal Setting Guide inside the Thrive Resource Library here. It’s free!
Support and Accountability
For support and accountability on your goal planning journey, get in touch here and let’s discuss how coaching with me can help you achieve your goals.
