personal thoughts on goal planning

 

"If you wait to the last minute to do something, then it only takes a minute to do."

While that may sound like a fun thing to say and does hold significant truth if you really think about the quote, I believe that you will not find consistent success following that path.  I planned for this weekend to be a time of reflection and assessment primarily so that I may prepare for the numerous responsibilities requesting my attention over the next several months.  As organized as many believe I am, there is still room for improving my personal management system.  My simple goal with personal management is to increase efficiency with minimal increase in work load or time demand, thus more effortlessly accomplishing tasks, improving relaxation,  and allowing more time for the important things in life.  Sounds vague, yes, but consider the example of someone who struggles to remember that bills are paid on time, home/auto/yard maintenance are up to date preventing repairs, forgets or leaves things at various locations, and rushes from activity to activity - all the while lacking the restorative sleep necessary for the next day's responsibilities.  Even minimal structure and planning would help that individual and free them from numerous unnecessary burdens and give them more time and energy to focus on accomplishing tasks that have more value - as well as improving overall efficiency from an increased calm obtained from more time invested in hobbies and other personal interests.

I took the above photo at the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins in Belize and thought about that photo this morning while beginning to brainstorm on refining my personal management system and thought about how I need to become better at setting and accomplishing smaller tasks in order to complete the larger goal over time.  Even a few 20-30 minute blocks of time each week devoted to a goal could produce radical changes over a few weeks or months.  Think about mental, physical, and spiritual goals in both your personal and professional lives and the potential impact from setting such goals.  If you have ever walked among the Mayan Ruins or other incredibly majestic experiences, you understand the significant importance of goals, planning, and smaller accomplishments building to the final masterpiece.

Now as I read over this I realize just how much I personally have to think about...

jxibalba