As things pop into your mind that will “just take a second” to do, write them down (one per card) and finish your planning for the coming week. While you’re planning, have a stack of 3×5 index cards handy to help you manage distractions.Allow time for unexpected but important activities when planning your week. If every minute of every day is already booked, you are setting yourself up for failure. Look at the week ahead with your goals in mind and schedule time to take the action required to achieve them. Schedule a weekly one-hour appointment with yourself and follow this Six Step Planning Process as you plan each week. Paauwer Question: What is the most important thing I can do in this role this week that will have the greatest positive impact? 4. They are driven by “ I choose to…” rather than “ I have to…” or “ I should…”.Your focus is on the “important” rather than just the “urgent”.They are driven by conscience and align with your personal vision and mission/purpose.Your goals reflect the following elements: ![]() a “choose to” and that can create some resistance. Remind yourself of this truth: Every time I say “yes” to someone or something, I am saying “no” to someone or something else! I like thinking of weekly choices because sometimes goals can start feeling like a “should” or “have to” vs. Goals can be focus areas (example: focus on using reflective listening skills with my daughter) or scheduled activities (example: work out at the gym three times for one hour each). There’s a difference between choosing NOT to do something and not “getting around to it.” If you choose not to do anything with a particular role, that’s fine. Write this week’s goals/choices next to each role. Think of two or three important results you want to accomplish during the coming week in each role you identified in step two. ![]() Identify weekly goals/choices - in writing
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