Help on Your Goals

Help on Your Goals, by Teresa Thomas-Carroll

Chances are you’ve set goals for yourself in the new year and maybe even a detailed plan for reaching those goals. In addition to having a concrete plan with specific and measurable steps, arranging help to meet your goals is another key to succeeding.

Becca, one of our facilitators goes for a daily morning walk with her neighbor. They get exercise and develop their friendship at the same time. Sure, they might get out for a walk each day without each other. But knowing that they are in it together, keeps them from hitting their snooze buttons. They start off their mornings positively, knowing they have met a daily goal.

Many of us feel like we can do everything "on our own" and with many things we can. But receiving (and giving) support makes our journey toward our goal more likely to be successful and enjoyable, too!

Try the reflective exercise below to determine how support may help your goals.

Mini-Reflection Exercise

Brainstorm
Quickly list out some of your goals for 2005:

Imagine
Think about whether any of these goals could be more successful—or fun!—with help.

Setting a goal
Choose at least one goal to request help in achieving.

Taking Action
Request help from a friend (especially one with similar goals) and offer help in return. Or hire someone suited to help you meet your goal—perhaps through a PCF workshop or service!

Teresa Thomas-Carroll is the director of Purple Crayon Factory. Purple Crayon Factory offers hands-on and creative workshops for reflection, goal-setting and action in pursuit of an ideal life. Ways in which Teresa is pursuing her ideal life are by arranging her work schedule to have plenty of time with her family, doing work that gives her a sense of “flow” and by making time for creative pursuits.