Take the time to think about your goals for the new year. Identifying and implementing something new requires focus. When tackling a long list of nonessential, tedious tasks, focus is mission critical. Whether the bull’s-eye on your back is a hefty goal or a bunch of minutiae, adopt these tips to sharpen your focus.
Start by defining you what you want to get done. Goals are the big chunks of stuff you want to get accomplished, like find a new job, train for a race, or hire a new employee. Now cull that list of goals into what is most important right now. It doesn’t mean you are abandoning the other goals. It means you are making a choice. Too many goals sap your energy and dilute your resolve to achieve anything. Simplify! Pick one goal and identify it as the #1 priority. You will now have laser-like focus on what you plan to accomplish. Goals without action steps are just words.