If you dont know where youre going; youre already there.... - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / If you don’t know where you’re going; you’re already there.... - Introvert Whisperer If you don’t know where you’re going; you’re already there. If you don’t know where you’re going; you’re already there. Having a goal helps to ensure you’re moving forward rather than backward.   If you haven’t figured out how life works yet, a universal principle is that you are always moving in a direction.   You are moving forward, backward or you’re being washed side to side as the winds of circumstances occur. You will like moving forward rather than the other two alternatives and the best way to make that happen is to know where you’re going. Granted, unexpected things pop up that will detour your plans but if you know where you’re headed, it will allow you to resume your course quickly. One of the things about goals is that we don’t always think through is the real end result we are trying to achieve.   It’s easier when there is a clear and easy result that can be measured like losing 10 pounds.   When it’s more subjective we stop short of really drilling down to what we are really expecting.   An example would be if I wanted to improve my communication. Communication is a broad topic with tons of aspects to it so if I left it there, who knows where I’d end up. That’s where most people stop; little wonder why we get so cynical about making goals.   We don’t hit them and it becomes demoralizing because it seems like a failure. So, what should you do if you’ve got some subjective goals? A healthy approach is to ask a ton of questions of you.   Let me use the communication improvement to show you what I mean. Feel free to use these questions. Where do I feel I’m struggling with my communication now? Or if I’m not struggling, where do I want to see improvement? It could be the form of communication like emails, phone or speaking in a group.   It could be with certain people or specific situations. What 2-3 things can I do to address the specific communication issue? Maybe a class would help or ask a mentor to give you feedback and suggestions on the aspect of communication you want to change. What would be different if I improved my communication? Keep in mind this is YOUR goal and since its subjective, you can at least observe what would be different.   Perhaps you would notice less confusion and a reduction of repeated explanations.   It could be less conflict between you and another person.   This is really defining your goals. How will I know I’ve hit this goal? I’d suggest setting up checkpoints throughout the year not only to remind you to put some conscious thought into this goal but to see if you have a new perspective.   Often times we gain a new and better insight as we pursue a goal and would answer these questions differently.   Its ok if you tweak your goal now that you’re a bit smarter. Yep, it hurts the brain to think this much but you’ll be happy you did. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer