When writing goals I attempt making them “SMART”

*S-specific

*M-measurable

*A-attainable

*R-realistic

*T-timed

Second, I write them in the first person; my goals are all about me, what “I am”. This may seem rather simple and obvious, but perhaps not for you. Certainly took me awhile to figure the value of writing first person singular goal affirmations.

Third, I write goals in the active tense telling myself what I am doing now, even though I’m not doing “it” yet. Present active tense, saying something for myself as though that circumstance is “present” makes the goal more alive, dynamic, and real. I get tired of what “will be”; I want it now, and my imagination makes “now” possible.

No matter what, write what you want about yourself. Make it positive and hopeful. In fact, you might follow this guideline or rubric for what you write about yourself. Your goal statements should include assertions that are:

*True

*Honest

*Just (not overly self-critical)

*Pure (good for body and mind)

*Loving (always bringing what is best to others in your circle)

*Good Report (always seeing, expecting, and hoping for good news)

Most importantly, write your goals. Everyone seems to have some fragmented idea of goals, but only 3% of us write them. I choose to be in the 3%, and you?