Summary: <br> Achieving Goals<br> Achieving goals takes time, effort and focus.<br> In this episode I want to;<br> Share a way to stay focussed on what is important and avoid what is not.<br> Achieving Goals and Shiny Objects<br> <br> Magpies have a reputation for taking a liking to shiny objects.<br> <br> Do you like shiny objects, or should I say projects?<br> Do you get excited when something new, different or innovative comes along and want to get involved.<br> It's easy to get involved in lots of great projects, that involve working on fantastic things and with fantastic people. Wherever you go people want you to get involved in things.<br> Saying yes to everything is an easy way to being overwhelmed but more importantly it can also lead you away from your goal.<br> Before you know it your time is filled up with other people's projects, urgent things that you are helping out with, things you are volunteering with and much more.<br> All of a sudden you wonder where all your time and energy went and you gradually start to become frustrated that you aren't working on what's important to you. This can lead to resentment which can come out in all sorts of ways.<br> Here's my killer tip to avoid getting distracted.<br> Every time you are asked or tempted to work on something ask yourself the following question;<br> How will doing this get me closer to my goal?<br> It’s so simple but very effective.<br> Using this question will stop you getting sidetracked and moving away from what’s important to you.<br> Just to be clear I’m not suggesting you turn down everything that comes your way, far from it.<br> What I am saying is that you should be clear about how the activity links with your direction of travel. Not everything you say yes to will link directly in with your goals, and nor should it always have to. However, asking this question each time gets you to weigh up the options and make a decision either way and avoids the build up of resentment and frustration.<br> <br>
