Step 1 From “Who”
The three things I most deeply value are:
Step 2 From “What”
Now that I see what really matters to me and where my strengths can help me make a difference, I’m going to find a way to get involved in the area of:
I can think of several ways I can do this, but to get the ball rolling, I’m going to seriously consider these three options and then, later, focus in on just one when it’s time to set my first goal:
Step 3 From “When”
It’s time to do something I want to do. Keeping in mind the distractions (which I’ll manage), challenges (which I’ll respect but keep in perspective), or procrastination (which I will train myself to overcome), I’m going to make this the right time to make a change because:
Step 4 From “Where”
Where I am right now is the perfect place from which to launch my renewal, because whether I decide to stay or to go, all things considered,
Step 5 From “Why”
I need to stay motivated and remind myself why I’m doing this. Each time I’m tempted to set this goal aside and just go back to work, I’m going to remind myself that I need and deserve this renewal, because . . .
Step 6 (3 Parts) From “How”
Here’s how it’s going to work. Baby steps. Milestones. Small but crucial achievements made one at a time to keep me continually moving forward. I’ll be patient but determined and I won’t give up on myself. To begin, I need to clearly articulate my goal. It will be to:
In order to stay committed to achieving my goal and to really give myself a chance to succeed, I’m going to put on my calendar right now time to work on its progress (when and how often?):
With this level of dedication, I’m comfortable that I’ll have made significant progress by:
It’s time to stop thinking about it—and to get started. In order to reach my goal successfully, I’ll start by working on these three things:
Congratulations, now you have a plan!