One of the great gifts that God has given us is the ability to affect change in our lives. We have the ability to to live life by choice and not by chance. We can invest in our own personal development and become the person we are created to be.
One of the most powerful things we can do to move forward in our lives is to develop a workable plan.
Here are six steps that will help you move forward:
1. Develop a plan that fits you.
Some people are really detail-oriented and are most happy with a very detailed plan. Others like to keep things more simple … and that’s OK! The right plan is simply the one that works for you! We are all motivated by different things, so it’s important to develop a plan that that fits your style. Each of us is unique and motivated by different factors and you’ve got to develop a plan that is right for you and fits you. Planning is not a one-plan-fits-all proposition.
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2. Establish times to work on it.
It might be every Sunday night. It might be 20 minutes each morning or at lunch at before bed. It might be in the car listening to CDs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Whatever it is, set the time that works for you and do it. In your step-by-step plan, put down points that you can accomplish every week. They should be specific and achievable. Develop the discipline and take those steps every day, which will move you closer to your goals.
3. Keep a journal.
Take some time to write down the ideas and inspiration that will help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Record ideas that impact you most. Record your dreams and your ambitions. A journal is a gathering place for all the valuable information that you find. If you are serious about growing, write it down.
4. Take Time to Reflect.
Create time to go back over, to study again the things you’ve learned and the things you’ve done each day. As you go through the material you will want to spend time reflecting on its significance to you. Take a few minutes at the end of each day and go back over the day: who you talked to, who you saw, what they said, what happened and how you felt. Every day is a thread in the tapestry of your life.
Next, take a few hours at the end of the week to reflect on the week’s activities. Think about how this material should be applied to your life and circumstances. Take a half day at the end of the month and a weekend at the end of the year so that you can internalize and apply what you are learning.
5. Set goals.
Remember that goals are the fuel for your plan. Of all the things that have impacted my personal growth for the better, goal setting is right at the top. When you have a plan fueled by great goals, you’re well on your way to becoming the best version of yourself that God has created you to be.
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6. Work Your Plan.
A plan isn’t worth much until you take action. A trait that is found in most successful people is their determination to take action. They aren’t necessarily smarter than others; they just work their plan. The time to take action is now, while the emotion is strong. Here’s what happens if you don’t: The Law of Diminishing Intent. We intend to act when the idea strikes us, when the emotion is high, but if we delay and we don’t translate that into action fairly soon, the intention starts to diminish, and a month from now it’s cold and a year from now it can’t be found. So set up the discipline when the idea is strong, clear and powerful—that’s the time to work the plan.
I believe you can move from where you are to where you want to be if you will follow these simple steps!
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