Set yourself some new goals

‘Cheshire Puss, she began would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?’
‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the Cat.
‘I don't much care where -’ said Alice.
‘Then it doesn't matter which way you go,’ said the Cat.
‘- so long as I get somewhere,’ Alice added as an explanation.
‘Oh, you’re sure to do that,’ said the Cat, ‘if you only walk long enough.’
(from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland’ )

Many of us make resolutions and set new goals, particularly at New Year. Setting a realistic goal and making it happen isn’t always easy, but there are plenty of useful resources to help you choose your goals and put them into action.

All life coaches and advisers agree that the most important elements of setting yourself a new goal are:

• choosing a very specific goal the more vague the goal, the less chance you’ll have of success
• making sure your goal is realistic are you sure that your goal is actually achievable?
• planning how you’re going to achieve your goal what steps are you going to take to reach your goal, and when?
• keeping track of your progress essential if you’re going to stay the course and reach your goal

Take a look at other people’s goals for 2007, and share yours.

If you would like some support in setting a goal, using the library resources or getting yourself a life coach may be the answer. Check out our localeye listing for Life Coaching life coaches in Canterbury.

If you’re looking to get your career on track, see the Goal setting and Planning advice of Career Services Rapuara, which includes downloadable worksheets. Our own Careers guide also has lots of useful advice.

The following web site also has some useful tips:

The Simplicity Resource Guide - a list of websites and other resources for people who want to simplify their lifestyle.