Seven Fresh Ways to Set Your 2022 Goals
I have two things to admit:
I love setting goals and intentions.
I have procrastinated doing them for this year
Why? I am not sure. So, I thought, what would be a fresh way to look at them for this year?
That’s when I decided to set goals not only on doing but also on being.
Most people set goals on what they are going to do for the year. However, setting goals on how you want to be is a different way of looking at it that really digs into how you want to show up in the world. It is more meaningful whether it be for personal or business.
I also reminded myself that done is better than perfect. Just sitting down and getting something on paper is better than nothing. About 95% of the time, when I start with that thought it gets me a finished product I feel good about.
Here are some questions to help you with your goal setting.
Start with:
What am I proud of from last year?
Last year, like most people, I had highs and lows. When I look back and do a summary of what I’m proud of, it reminds me that even though things didn’t entirely go as planned, there are things I can congratulate myself for.
What would I like to do more of or keep fostering?
This helps to weed out what is still a priority for you personally.
Next, focus on Being:
If I am at the end of my life, and looking back, what did I do to make it the most meaningful life ever?
What things within myself may be blocking me from doing what I want to do or might be getting in my way?
And now, Doing:
It is the end of 2022 and it was my best year ever. What did I do to make it so?
I am not big on goals with a ton of criteria. To me, it takes all the fun out of goal setting. Whether in personal or business, I set goals with a few intentions I have for getting there. Then revisit it often and give myself a grade on where I am on each item, and whether anything needs to be adjusted.
What meaningful things can I do to help me stretch and grow as a person this year?
Sometimes the things that scare us are the things that can help us to grow the most. I add things to my list that remind me it may be helpful to get out of my comfort zone and how doing that fits into my overall plan.
What do I need to stop doing because it takes up space for the things I am really passionate about?
This is an important question. Because we are almost overwhelmingly exposed to what everyone else is doing, it is easy to look at something and think we should be doing it too. The word should is a red flag. Any time we use “should,” we know that thought is not helpful or healthy.
Life is like a seesaw or teeter totter. Your situations and perspectives are constantly changing. Goals and intentions can help you to remember what is most important at different times and keep you on track for a year that is meaningful, fun and productive. Make 2022 a year of being, as well as doing!