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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /srv/users/sandra/apps/sandra/public/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Thanks to a regular habit of setting goals and creating a plan that will help me reach them, I have been able to consistently increase my income while working on projects I enjoy.<\/p>\n
I often share information here on how to set and stick to goals<\/a>, but this year, I’d like to offer a few tools\u00a0that will help you do exactly that. Sometimes, a tool that either walks you through the process or helps you do a piece of it is exactly what you need to finally take action.<\/p>\n The first three\u00a0are true goal-setting tools — they help you figure out your goals. The rest\u00a0help you maintain the activity that will help you reach those goals.<\/p>\n I learned about the Passion Planner<\/a>\u00a0from a friend who contributed to its Kickstarter campaign and I’m hooked. This tool helps you dream big (or small, if that’s what you’re comfortable with), identify the steps you need to make that dream come true, and get those steps into your calendar so you schedule time to make them happen.<\/p>\n The eight steps in the system start with making a wishlist and prioritizing to setting dates and working at it.<\/p>\n You can download the entire product in PDF form for\u00a0free if you share information about it on social media (the site<\/a> outlines the specifics).<\/p>\n If you decide to purchase the printed version, please provide my email address in the referral box on the order form so I get credit — with three referrals, I’ll receive a free printed planner. My email address is sbATbuildbookbuzz.com (thank you to anyone who does this<\/em>).<\/p>\n Leonie Dawson has created a couple of versions of this workbook<\/a> that has completely transformed how I approach goal-setting (please note: that’s an affiliate link). There’s a “Life Goals Workbook” and a “Business\u00a0Goals Workbook;” I use the latter. Both are available as printed products or digital downloads.<\/p>\n One of the key pieces for me from this system\u00a0has been\u00a0reviewing the current year’s accomplishments before looking ahead to the next year. This provides an important attitude adjustment because I sometimes end the year frustrated or disappointed because I didn’t do everything I wanted to do. Reminding myself of what I did<\/em> do gives me important perspective.<\/p>\n The information page<\/a> for these products is beautiful, but busy. I recommend skipping all the chatter and clicking on any “order now” button to get a clear and distinct product list.<\/p>\n Goals on Track<\/a>\u00a0 is both an\u00a0online tool and smartphone app that helps you create the right\u00a0goals from the start, create an action plan, track your time and actions, and stick to the process\u00a0(please note: that’s an affiliate link).<\/p>\n For your first step, start on the website<\/a> and use the pop up window to subscribe to the free newsletter. That will give you access to a free, downloadable goal-setting template that’s based on\u00a0widely accepted best practices. I use it; it’s\u00a0really helpful. Subscribing to the newsletter also gives you access to other free, relevant, downloadable resources.<\/p>\n There is a free, 30-day product trial\u00a0available, but you have to provide credit card information to get\u00a0it. The trial will give you access to both the web-based tools and the smartphone app.<\/p>\n Goal-buddy.com<\/a>, a free online tool,\u00a0prompts you to take seven steps to identify your goal and make it happen. It even lets you schedule\u00a0email or text reminders\u00a0so you stay with it.<\/p>\n The site also offers\u00a0goal templates, but the selection is so limited that you might want to use that option to create your own templates.<\/p>\n <\/a>The free Way of Life app<\/a> helps you change your habits so you’re using your time to achieve your goals. Set your goals, get reminders, and track how often you do what you’re supposed to do to reach those goals.<\/p>\n For example, imagine you’ve created the goal, “Do one thing every day to promote my book.” (To help with that, check out the new Build Book Buzz 365 Daily Book Marketing Tips<\/a><\/strong> sent to your inbox, one a day, every day, for just 99 cents.) You\u00a0add that goal to your goal list, then set reminders.<\/p>\n Set a\u00a0reminder to pop up on your phone at the time of day you are most likely to take action on that task so it gets in front of you at\u00a0just the right time in your schedule.<\/p>\n Search your smartphone app store for similar tools, including\u00a0Balanced <\/a>and Productive<\/a>.<\/p>\n Joe’s Goals<\/a>\u00a0is a simple, but effective\u00a0web-based tool that will help you track your goal-supporting activity once you’ve set your goals.<\/p>\n Create a free account, then start adding tasks and how frequently you need to do them. Check in and check off according to your schedule. This resource works like an app, but it’s not phone-based — it’s online.<\/p>\n While I love and use these resources, you might prefer good old-fashioned paper and pencil, a Word doc, or an Excel file.<\/p>\n Really, it doesn’t matter what tool you use to create, write down, and track your goals. What counts is that you do it. If you haven’t been doing it consistently year to year, it could be because you haven’t had the right tools. I hope this article gives you an option that resonates with you and spurs you to take action.<\/p>\n As you move into 2016 with well-defined goals\u00a0and a good start on a plan that will help you reach them, remember these words from author Melody Beattie.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Do you use any tools or resources to help you set goals? Please share them in a comment.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. Passion Planner<\/h3>\n
2. Create Your Shining Year planners and goal books<\/h3>\n
3. Goals on Track<\/h3>\n
4. Goal-buddy.com<\/h3>\n
5. Way of Life app<\/h3>\n
6. Joe’s Goals<\/h3>\n
7. Tools you have already<\/h3>\n