Design Your Life Work Book

MINDTOOLS

Essential skills for an excellent career

Design your life by Rod Moore

Mind Tools Design Your Life by Rod Moore Edited by Rachel Manktelow

Design the life of your dreams… and live the life you design.

This workbook is edited and published by: MindTools.com 126 Arthur Road Wimbledon Park LONDON SW19 8AA Copyright © Rod Moore, Life Design Systems 2005-6. All Rights Reserved. ISBN 0-9545586-4-2 2nd Edition 2005

This product is published and distributed under license by Mind Tools Limited only. Individual customers may store and print one copy of the document for their own personal user. Multi-user license holders may store and print the number of copies specified on their license agreement. Where indicated, multiple copies of format pages for personal use only may be made. t is illegal to otherwise print or copy this document and its contents without the express permission of Mind Tools Limited. Please report any unauthorized distribution to [email protected] .To purchase additional licenses, please go to: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/CorporateEnquiryPDFs.htm .

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About the Author, Rod Moore Rod Moore is a world expert in goal setting and a leading life design strategist. He became interested in personal development and goal setting several years ago, motivated by the desire to shape his own future. He studied hundreds of books on the subject, attended many seminars and workshops and he trained as a coach, speaker and NLP master practitioner. Frustrated by the limitations of the goal setting approaches he found, Rod set about developing his own system for goal setting and life design. Soon the system was not only helping Rod himself, but also many of his clients to achieve much more in their lives. Using his goal setting and life design system, Rod has now helped more than 10,000 people globally create a compelling future and live the life of their dreams. Rod lives in Australia and works around the world, achieving great acclaim as a trainer, speaker, coach and seminar leader. Rod’s passion is to help as many people as possible to achieve success, and his own example and motivation are an inspiration to very many people.

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Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................5 Welcome to The Mind Tools Design Your Life System .............................................................5 How to Use This Workbook .......................................................................................................5

Step 1 – Imagine Your Future Dreams ............................................................................6 How to Imagine Your Future Dreams ........................................................................................6

Step 2 – Create Your Future Vision Statements............................................................13 Example Future Vision Statement ...........................................................................................13 How to Create Your Future Vision Statements........................................................................13 (1) My Health ...........................................................................................................................14 (2) My Relationships................................................................................................................15 (3) My Career ..........................................................................................................................16 (4) My Financials .....................................................................................................................17 (6) My Spirituality and Beliefs ..................................................................................................18 (6) My Personal Development .................................................................................................19

Step 3 – Define Your Major Goals .................................................................................20 The E.P.E.G.S. Formula..........................................................................................................20 Defining Your Major Goals ......................................................................................................21 How to Define Your Major Goals .............................................................................................21

Step 4 – Define Your Focus Goals ................................................................................27 How to Define Your Focus Goals ............................................................................................27 My Focus Goals ......................................................................................................................28

Step 5 – Plan Your Goals in Detail ................................................................................29 Goal Planning Questions.........................................................................................................29 How to Plan Your Goals in Detail ............................................................................................30 Goal Planner ...........................................................................................................................31

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Introduction Welcome to The Mind Tools Design Your Life System The Design Your Life system takes you step-by-step through the process of life design and goal setting. In five steps, this workbook helps you discover what you want to achieve and become, and on setting goals to help you get there. The workbook is self-contained, designed as a standalone tool. It is supported by a 5-part audio classes (MP3s) downloaded with the workbook, and by a weekly 5-part e-class delivered by email. By following this system, you will establish a clearly defined set of goals for your life. You will start out by looking at your dreams for the future. Then you will move on to crystallize these dreams into a vision for your better future. Once you have defined your vision, you will work on setting major goals and shorter-term focus goals to achieve that vision. Then you will then use the comprehensive goal planner to break down your goals can into smaller, manageable chunks, to help you start achieving them right away. It is extremely empowering to spend time deciding what you really want out of life. And it is extremely powerful and exciting to use this system to map out your journey from where you are today to where you want to be. By working your way through this system, you will not only design your life with written goals, but you will also learn a system for achieving practically anything you want in the future. Once you complete this program, the Design Your Life system will be part of your life, and your life will never be the same again!

How to Use This Workbook The time you need to allocate to each step of the process depends very much on how much detail you decide to go to and on your own personal priorities. The suggested approach is to first allocate an hour or so to review the system overall, then allocate about half an hour each day over the course of the program to develop your goals and life plan. Most people enjoy working at the week-by-week pace of the five e-classes. Each e-class introduces the next step and guides you through. If you want to ‘fast forward’ to the next step, simply use the workbook or listen to the audio MP3 class. Whatever time you allocate is an investment in yourself. The time spent is worth it and will prove invaluable. Think each step of the process through in detail and be completely honest with yourself … after all this is your life. Print out the workbook and use it as your life design notebook. This is the place to write down your thoughts, goals and ultimately your life design. As well as explaining each step, the workbook provides several formats for you to use to record your life design statements and plan your goals. You will need several copies of some of the Design Your Life formats such as the Goal Planner. You are free to copy the formats as many times as you like providing it is for your personal use. Remember, on completion of this program, you will have a new sense of certainty about your life. You will have clarity about where you want to be heading and what you need to do to get there. You will have your very own road map and you will have built an expressway to achieve your dreams in life.

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Step 1 – Imagine Your Future Dreams In the first step of the Design Your Life system, you will activate your dream machine and identify your future dreams. No holds barred! First spend some time dreaming about what you would like to HAVE, then what you would like to DO, and finally who you would like to BE. Release the handbrake of your imagination and remove any limitations you may otherwise have. Don’t worry about the time frame for now, or how you would achieve the dream. You’ll look at those practicalities when you get to step 2 defining your future vision. For now, just dream it and write it down! Aim to write down at least 100 things that you dream of having, doing or being. How to Imagine Your Future Dreams • • • • •

Relax and release the handbrakes on your imagination! First identify everything you wish to have in your life Next identify everything you want to do And finally identify the characteristics of the person you want to become Don’t worry about timescales until step 2

To help you unlock your imagination, why not use some of the tools at Mind Tools site such as brainstorming: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCT_04.htm First list everything you would like to HAVE in your life.

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HAVE >>> DO >>> BE continued 26 ……………………………………………………………… 27 ……………………………………………………………… 28 ……………………………………………………………… 29 ……………………………………………………………… 30 ……………………………………………………………… 31 ……………………………………………………………… 32 ……………………………………………………………… 33 ……………………………………………………………… 34 ……………………………………………………………… 35 ……………………………………………………………… 36 ……………………………………………………………… 37 ……………………………………………………………… 38 ……………………………………………………………… 39 ……………………………………………………………… 40 ……………………………………………………………… 41 ……………………………………………………………… 42 ……………………………………………………………… 43 ……………………………………………………………… 44 ……………………………………………………………… 45 ……………………………………………………………… 46 ……………………………………………………………… 47 ……………………………………………………………… 48 ……………………………………………………………… 49 ……………………………………………………………… 50 ……………………………………………………………… 51 ……………………………………………………………… 52 ……………………………………………………………… 53 ……………………………………………………………… 54 ……………………………………………………………… 55 ……………………………………………………………… 56 ……………………………………………………………… 57 ……………………………………………………………… 58 ……………………………………………………………… 59 ……………………………………………………………… 60 ……………………………………………………………… 61 ……………………………………………………………… 62 ……………………………………………………………… 63 ……………………………………………………………… 64 ……………………………………………………………… 65 ……………………………………………………………… 66 ……………………………………………………………… 67 ……………………………………………………………… 68 ……………………………………………………………… 69 ……………………………………………………………… 70 ……………………………………………………………… 71 ……………………………………………………………… 72 ……………………………………………………………… 73 ……………………………………………………………… 74 …………………………………………………………… 75 ………………………………………………………………

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HAVE >>> DO >>> BE Now list everything you would like to DO in your life. This includes all the places you would like to visit, skills you would like to learn, concerts you would like to attend, courses you would like to take and so on.

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HAVE >>> DO >>> BE continuation sheet ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………..

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HAVE >>> DO >>> BE Now list all of the characteristics of the person you would most like to BE. If you could be anyone you choose with any personality traits and roles to play, then who would you become? 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 27 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 38 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 43 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 44 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 45 ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Step 2 – Create Your Future Vision Statements The next step of your life road map is to create your Future Visioning Statements. Having defined without constraint your future dreams, it is now time to crystallize those dreams into a future vision for your life. So firstly, it’s time to simply revisit the dreams you have written down and indicate for each dream a timescale on which you would hope to achieve it. Then sort and organize the listed dreams in the life area categories that are listed below. The culmination of this step us to synthesize dreams and imagine, for each area of your life your life, where you want to be in 5 years time. You will write this down on paper as a “Future Vision Statement” for that life area. Write the statement as if it is already happened. By imagining that you have already achieved your vision, you will create the most compelling Future Visions: The example future vision statement below shows how to use this technique. Now it’s time to define your future vision for each of these six life areas of you life: • • • • • •

Health Relationships Career Financial Spirituality & Beliefs Personal Development

Example Future Vision Statement Future Vision Statement for health: "My health is my number one priority and everyday I invest in ensuring my health is excellent. The date is 1 March 20XX and I am extremely fit and healthy. My bodyweight is only 90kg and I am muscular and lean at only 15% body fat. I follow a natural health lifestyle and as a result I have an amazing level of energy. I regularly compete in triathlons and fun runs. I run several times per week, as well as bike ride, swim and go to the gym. I look great, I feel great and I am in great health. I am a model of excellent health for my age and many people cannot believe my age when asked. I am a great role model for a healthy energetic lifestyle."

How to Create Your Future Vision Statements • • •

Revisit the dreams you identified in step 1 and indicate against each the timescale in which you hope to achieve it Organize the list of dreams by the six life areas listed above For each area, and using the list of dreams as input, write your Future Vision Statement using the formats provided on page 14-19 of this workbook

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(1) My Health Your level of health and vitality has a direct effect on how you experience life. It is your foundational building block to living the life of your dreams. What is your vision for your health in the future? Note: If you are in any doubt about your health, or you are considering radical changes to your diet or exercise program, you should first consult a medical or otherwise qualified practitioner

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(2) My Relationships A vital component of life is the relationships you have with family, friends, colleagues and others. Healthy and empowering relationships provide a sense of connection and fulfilment. Create for yourself a compelling future vision statement of how you see your relationships in the future. You can do this as one vision to encompass all relationships or perhaps 2 or 3 separate vision statement for family and others.

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(3) My Career Your level of career satisfaction impacts heavily on your overall level of life satisfaction. Most working people spend more time at work than anywhere else! The happiest people are those who have an absolute passion for the work they do. What is your compelling vision for your career in the future?

Future Vision Statement – (3) My Career ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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(4) My Financials Achieving financial security in life, and ultimately financial independence, are goals shared by many people. Financial security and abundant financial resources can be a great enabler to achieving more of your dreams and goals. Create for yourself a compelling future vision statement of how you see your financial position in the future.

Future Vision Statement – (4) My Financials ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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(6) My Spirituality and Beliefs Our spirituality and beliefs are formed by complex influences throughout our lives, of our society, culture, religion, family and our inner feelings. For billions of people around the world, religious faith defines their spirituality and beliefs. For others, religion has a lesser influence. Whatever your spirituality and beliefs, when it comes to life design, it is an important yet often neglected life areas to consider. If you find this a difficult area to work on, you may benefit from first considering and writing down what spirituality and beliefs means for you. Then create for yourself a compelling future vision statement of your spirituality and beliefs in the future.

Future Vision Statement – (5) My Spirituality and Beliefs ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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(6) My Personal Development Having an on-going personal development program will help you achieve life long learning and constantly strive to realize your full potential. What is your vision for your personal development in the future?

Future Vision Statement – (6) Personal Development ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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Step 3 – Define Your Major Goals Before you start to define your major goals, we need to introduce you to two key concepts of the Design Your Life system. The first section below introduces three different types of goal: major goals, milestone or support goals, and focus goals. The next section introduces something called the E.P.E.G.S. formula, a technique for writing goal statements to make them truly compelling. Once you have learned these concepts, the following sections will help you define your major goals.

Major Goals, Milestone and Support Goals and Focus Goals Goals are a way of breaking down your future vision statements into specific, achievable steps. The Mind Tools Design Your Life system defines three types of goal: (1) Major goals (2) Milestone or support goals (3) Focus goals. In sum, all your goals will contribute to the achievement of your future vision. A major goal is very closely linked to your future vision statement. Normally you should expect to have 3 – 6 major goals for each of the six life areas – that’s 18 – 36 in total. Major goals are usually quite high level and you may need to achieve a series of milestone or support goals in order to achieve the overall, major goal. Major goals, milestone goals and support goals are all defined taking you between three months and five years to achieve. Any goal that can be completed in less than three months is defined as a focus goal – simply because it is currently in your focus. Example: If you have a major goal to win a gold medal at the Olympics, then you would have a milestone goal to be selected in your event to represent your country first. And you might have a related focus goal to train for national trials in a few months time.

The E.P.E.G.S. Formula The E.P.E.G.S. formula is a way of writing down your major goals to ensure they are compelling and motivating. This is a powerful technique. By using the E.P.E.G.S formula, you will state your goals in a specific manner that stimulates your unconscious mind to act on the goal. E – Start with the End date stated as though it is today P – State the goal as Positive, Personal and in the Present tense E – Use Emotional intensity – how will you feel? G – State your Goal with clarity S – Use Sensory specific language – what will you see, hear and smell? "It is now 13th February 20XX and I am so excited and full of pride as I easily run across the finish line of the Brighton 10km fun run. My time for finishing the race was excellent at only 50 minutes. I can hear my family cheering for me and I feel great!”

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Defining Your Major Goals Now it’s time to define your major goals using the techniques introduced in the last two sections. Take each of your Future Vision Statements in turn and define the goals you need to achieve them. Use the E.P.E.G.S. formula (see page 20) to make sure they have maximum impact and compel you to achieve them! You should aim for 3 – 6 major goals or support goals for each Future Vision Statement, i.e. 3 – 6 for each life area. In the Major Goal formats that follow, circle the life area that the goal related to, and remember, if the goal horizon is within the next 3 months, mark the goal as a focus goal. Life areas: Health Relationships Career Financial Spirituality & Beliefs Personal Development Other

How to Define Your Major Goals • • •

For each your 6 Future Vision Statements, identify 3-6 major goals for next 5 years For each goal, use the formats below and on following pages to describe your goal Use the E.P.E.G.S. formula to describe the compelling way, as if you have already achieved it

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

Life areas: Health Relationships Career Financial Spirituality & Beliefs Personal Development Other

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Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

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HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

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Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

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Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

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Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

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Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

Life areas: Health Relationships Career Financial Spirituality & Beliefs Personal Development Other

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Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

Life areas: Health Relationships Career Financial Spirituality & Beliefs Personal Development Other

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Step 4 – Define Your Focus Goals The next step of the Design Your Life system is to define your focus goals. That means asking: “Which goals do I want to focus on and achieve in the next 3 months?” So first of all, you must decide which areas of your life to focus on right now and which major goals you want to move forward. As a general rule, you should focus on just 3 major goals at any one time. Most people tend to over-estimate what they can achieve in 3 months and underestimate what they can achieve in the longer term. It is easy to create an unrealistic short-term goal plan – especially with the enthusiasm of first starting to use the goal planning system. Do make sure that you have a reasonable chance of achieving your goals. Your goals should, of course, challenge you, and each small success will motivate you to achieve more and better things. Now choose the 2-3 focus goals you want to achieve in the next 2-3 months. Remember, your focus goals will contribute to achieving one or more of your major goals. Each may be a step towards the major goal or a milestone or support goal to be achieved before moving forward on your ultimate goal. Once you have chosen your goals to focus on, write down each one using the E.P.E.G.S. formula (page 20) and the format below. Write each one on piece of pocket-sized card so that you can carry them around and remind yourself. Once you have identified and stated your focus goals, write down all the tasks that must be done to achieve that goal – and start working on them! How to Define Your Focus Goals • • • •

Identify the areas of life and major goals that you want to progress in the next 2-3 months Identify the 2-3 focus goals that you want to achieve towards that major goal (or a supporting goal) that you will focus on for the next 3 months For each focus goal, use the format on following pages to describe your goal. Remember to use the E.P.E.G.S. formula to describe them in a compelling way Write the focus goal statements on pocket-sized card so that you can carry them around with you for reference and as a constant reminder

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My Focus Goals

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Life area:

HRCFSPO

Focus Goal

Goal Achieved

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

Milestone or Support Goal

Focus Goal

Life areas: Health Relationships Career Financial Spiritual Personal Development Other

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Step 5 – Plan Your Goals in Detail With Future Vision Statements, Major Goals and Focus Goals in place, it is now time to look at how you can plan your goals in detail and break down your major goals into goal ‘chunks’ or milestone goals that will help you achieve your ultimate goals. By using the goal planner in this step of the Mind Tools Design Your Life system, you will not only have a comprehensive goal plan, but also you will start to program your mind to focus on achieving these goals. Use the format on pages 31 onwards to break down your major goals. The goal planner is a “must” for complex goals that need a great deal of planning. Even for less challenging goals, the goal planner is a great checklist to ensure you have everything you need for success. Once you have mastered detailed goal planning for your major goals, you will find it is a useful tool for planning any level of major goal, milestone and support goal or even your focus goals.

Goal Planning Questions The goal-planner format provided on page 31 onwards asks a series of questions to help you plan your goals to the next level of detail. Goal statement What is your goal exactly? Define your goal statement in a compelling way by using the E.P.E.G.S. formula (page 20) End State Describe your end state – What will you see, hear and feel when you have achieved your goal? Compelling Reasons Why Write down the compelling reasons why you want to achieve this goal Required Resources What specific or additional resources do you require to achieve this goal? Knowledge and Skills What specific knowledge and skills do you need to achieve this goal? Obstacles and Solutions What obstacles can you see to achieving this goal and how can you potentially overcome them? Model of Excellence Who do you need to be and how do you need to act to achieve this goal? Ecology Checklist What would, and wouldn’t, happen if you did or didn’t achieve the goal? Chunking and Milestone Goals What milestone or support goals can you set by ‘chunking’ down the overall goal into more manageable goals and actions?

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Action List What are all the actions that you will need to take to achieve this goal? First Steps What first steps are needed? It is important to define these to create the sense of momentum and a sense that the goal, however daunting or challenging, is in fact achievable. Power Statements What statements will motivate you? Stated in the positive, personal and present tense as though they were already true statements. For example, if you had a goal to lose weight then one of your power statements might look be: “I feel great about myself at my ideal bodyweight of XXkg”. Rewards and Celebration What will be your reward and how will you celebrate achieving the goal? Another good way to motivate yourself! My Commitment The final section of the goal planner is the commitment section for you to sign to affirm your commitment to the goal. Writing down your goal in detail and signing your commitment is a powerful way to ensure success.

How to Plan Your Goals in Detail • • • • • •

For each of your major goal, copy or print out the 5 goal-planner pages that follow Use the goal planner format and questions to plan each of your goals in details Chunk down complex goals into a series of milestone and support goals to make them more believable and achievable Use the techniques of the E.P.E.G.S. formula and “positive, personal and present tense” statements to create compelling goal plans Start work immediately on some of the first actions to give momentum to your plans Finally, sign each goal plan to affirm your commitment to achieving the goal.

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Goal Planner Goal Statement

Life area:

Clearly define your goal using specific, personal and present tense language. Include the date that you intend to achieve the goal.

It is now ____/___/____ and I …………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………… Major Goal

End State Description Describe what you will See, Hear and Feel at the moment when you know you have successfully achieved the goal. Include as much sensory-specific information as you can.

Your Compelling Reasons WHY! You must have compelling reasons why you want to achieve your goal! These are the reasons that will drive you forward to take action towards your goals! Come up with at least 10 compelling reasons why.

HRCFSPO

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Goal Achieved

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Goal Planner (page 2 of 5)

Required Resources To achieve this goal what additional resources do you require? List the key resources you will need to acquire or develop in order to achieve this goal.

Knowledge and Skills What knowledge or skills do you need to acquire in order to achieve this goal? List any additional knowledge or skills you feel are necessary to achieve this goal

Obstacles and Solutions Along the path towards your goals you will come across some obstacles. Pre-plan the solution ahead of time! List any obstacles and potential solutions that you can think of. (O) Obstacle (S) Solution

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Goal Planner (page 3 of 5)

Model of Excellence In order to achieve your goals you need to develop the mindset that will take you there. Spend time now thinking about the characteristics you need to successfully achieve this goal.

Who do you need to be as a person to achieve this goal? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... What empowering beliefs do you require? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... What values will be important to keep you aligned with this goal? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... What consistent actions or habits do you need to acquire? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………...

Ecology Check Before embarking on any goal, it’s important that you take a quick ‘ecology’ check. Check your goal against the following questions to make sure your goal is good for you, good for others, and good for the planet!

What would happen if you achieve this goal? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... What wouldn’t happen if you achieve this goal? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... What would happen if you didn’t achieve this goal? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………... What wouldn’t happen if you didn’t achieve this goal? ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………...

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Goal Planner (page 4 of 5)

Chunking and Milestone Goals

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Goals become more believable, more manageable and more achievable when they are ‘chunked’ down.

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Chunk your goal down into smaller milestone and support goals.

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Action List Brainstorm all of the action steps you could take to achieve this goal. Make a list of everything you can think of. The order is not important at this stage. Check off each item when completed.

First Steps Never leave the scene of a goal without having committed to taking the first steps! From your action list above, what are the first 5 steps you are committed to taking to achieve your goal?

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Check off completed items.

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Power Statements Develop at least 10 power statements that you can use to affirm your success in achieving this goal. Make sure your power statements are stated in the personal, positive and present tense.

Reward and Celebration How are you going to reward yourself and celebrate when you have successfully achieved your goal? Develop a list of possible rewards and ways you could celebrate your success.

My Commitment The key to achieving more of your goals is to develop a total sense of commitment. By signing here you are committing yourself to follow through and achieve this goal.

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By signing off on this goal, I am agreeing to fully commit myself to see this goal through to its successful completion. This commitment is a binding contract I make willingly with myself.

Signed: ____________________________ Date: _____/______/______

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