If you have followed my articles in the last few weeks, you may now have a big picture of your longer term goals. You might also be feeling a bit overwhelmed. The next step is developing focus.
If I split my attention between 30 goals, I end up with no progress. To be effective, I can only work on a few goals. Usually I target two to four goals at a time. For these selected goals, I add the following process to my day.
Daily reflection – Every day (Monday through Friday), for each goal, I write a sentence or two on activity and progress. This process only take a minute or two at the end of the day.
Weekly reflection – On Friday evening or Saturday morning, I spend a few minutes reflecting and writing notes on my progress over the last week. I answer the following questions:
– What worked?
– What didn’t work?
– What did I learn?
– What do I need to do next week?
Once completed, the goal is dropped from the daily and weekly review. I select another goal for concentration and continue.
This process is simple but effective. After using it for several weeks, it will become a habit. Once established it will help with focus, daily effort, and improved performance.
I hope this explanation answers your questions on selecting goals, and maintaining focus. Let’s keep striving for a great year!