Becoming a Goal-getter
2022 is coming to an end, and December is the perfect month to reflect and set new goals for the next year! Setting goals for ourselves, especially as business owners, is important because it allows us to feel a sense of accomplishment. Without them, how would you know how successful you are? How would you know if you're growing and scaling personally or professionally?
I hear it often from my clients, “but Becca, my goal is just to make money and be successful. Isn’t that enough?” As a business coach and owner myself, I can’t help but push back and ask, “well, how do you define success, and how do you know you’re actually successful?”
*crickets*
So let's break down what I believe are the five essential steps to creating valuable goals that encourage growth and development for your business:
Set your intention. Ask yourself what change you want to see in yourself or your business. What are some things you could do to get there? You can even dive deeper by considering what obstacles you might face as you try to achieve them.
Create your goal. But not just any goal; aim to set SMART goals. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. When you start to brainstorm your goals, use these as parameters for the goals you're aiming to achieve. Some examples of SMART goals might be: Doubling your sales in the next six months, increasing the number of clients in 2023, or expanding your network.
Connect your goals to your subconscious mind. You’ve probably heard a lot about manifestation, and this is a similar practice. We take the concept of manifestation and apply a see, hear, feel method that speaks to our subconscious minds. Once you’ve chosen your goal(s), envision yourself achieving each goal you've set and ask yourself, "what would I see when this happens? What would I hear? What would I feel?" For example, if your goal is to double your income within the next six months so, when that happens, what are the signs you will see when it's happening or happened? What would you hear about this success, and how would you feel?
Don’t forget to celebrate! Celebrating is one of the most forgotten things we can do for ourselves, yet it's also the most impactful. Because rewarding yourself for all the hard work and effort poured into something is a real treat that you can feel. It also reminds us how capable we truly are when we put ourselves to the test! After celebrating, it's also important that we review and build upon these successful milestones to continue on the same positive trajectory.
Try Again. In the words of Aaliyah, "if at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again!" I wish I could tell you that being a business owner means you'll always be successful, but that wouldn't be true, and even some of the most successful entrepreneurs were unsuccessful at first! Look at the situation objectively and find the root cause of what didn't work the first time. That is the only way you'll be able to make intelligent, strategic decisions about how to try again!
So what are your goals for 2023?! If you need some help setting some or taking your business to the next level, let's chat! Book an introductory coaching call with me so we can discuss your business and set some realistic goals to make 2023 your BEST YEAR yet!
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TL;DR: 2023 is practically here, and it’s time to set some goals. Because as much as we would all love to be Beyonce walking through life (personally and professionally) with voluminous hair and a staged box fan following us everywhere we go, that’s just not real life. Set your intentions by setting SMART goals. If you need someone to help lead the way, book a call with me, and let’s start a conversation!
