The Goal Setting Challenge, issued on 21st July, is winding up today, 21st August!
The challenge involved setting a goal you would achieve, or be well on the way to achieving by 21st August!
My goal was to have my new e-book completed, up and running and readily available by 21st August.
Progress up to date -- my goal isn't complete! I still have a bit to do and there is no way it will be done by the end of today.
Reasons for not completing my goal:
- partly procrastination which was nipped in the bud fairly quickly (I didn't let procrastination take a hold)... I found someone to be accountable to!
- work commitments -- my work both online and offline has been heavy over the last couple of weeks
- my web site is undergoing a massive makeover (stay tuned!) -- I know part of my not pushing my e-book to be available online is I want it to go on the new web site (yeah... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)
Have I abandoned my goal?? Absolutely No!
My goal is still happening... I am taking action on it each day, some days I have more time and energy to spend on my goal.
The only change is: my timeframe, date of completion, needs to be extended! At this stage, I am loathe to put a completion date on my e-book... but it will definitely be up and running and readily available online by 20th September.
When you set goals, when you want to achieve something in particular, things happen will invariably challenge you along the way!
With each challenge you encounter, whether it is procrastination, outside influences (e.g. work) you need to keep focus on your goal! You need to keep reminding yourself of your goal... and you need to continue taking consistent actions towards achieving your goal.
Be flexible within yourself... if you don't achieve your goal by the day you said you would, it is not the end of the world!
Remember: if you truly want to achieve something, quitting or abandoning your goal is not an option!
How did you go with the Goal Setting Challenge? Did you complete your goal? What problems or challenges did you face along the way? Click on the comment link below or e-mail me and let me know how you went... it would be great to hear from you!
Warmly
Jeanne
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