1. Tool #7: Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated Employee Success Toolkit Copyright Harriet Meyerson 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com

2. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Goal Setting Creates Self-Confidence  You will have clarity about what needs to be done.  You will be able to see what you have done and what you are capable of doing.  You will perform better and suffer less stress about your job.

3. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Why Aren’t Some People Successful at Goal Setting?  Their boss asked them to set goals, but they have no real buy-in.  They set goals that are vague, such as: “I want to do a better job.”

4. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Goals Must Be Written Down 1.Write a detailed description of each goal. 2.Make sure your goals are realistic. 3.Set goals that can be measured. 4.Give your goals realistic time frames. 5.Write how you will feel when you reach each goal.

5. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Review Goals Daily When you make a decision, ask if it will bring you closer to your goal.

6. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Win the Battle of Your Mind “Goals should be thought of as already accomplished. Do not allow yourself to feel anxious about them. This will impede your progress,” warns Jack Addington, author of the book, All About Goals and How to Achieve Them.

7. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Visualize Your Goal as Accomplished  Close your eyes and visualize yourself as if you have already achieved your goal.  Feel the joy and satisfaction of having attained your goal.  Visualize your goal in this manner everyday.

8. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Getting Encouragement  Get encouragement from people who will instruct you in new skills, as they have personal interest in your progress.  Don’t discuss your goals with people who don’t share your enthusiasm, as they may cause you to have doubts about your goal.

9. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Set Priorities  Break your goals down into small tasks.  Make two separate lists.  Urgent Tasks  Plan Ahead Tasks

10. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Urgent Tasks  Anything that must be handled at the time they occur.  Answering the phone  Taking care of customers  Workplace crisis  Rate these tasks as to their importance with an A, B, or C.  Discuss with your supervisor

11. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Plan Ahead Tasks  Anything that you can schedule ahead of time.  Writing a report  Attending a meeting  Planning for a new product or service, etc.  Rate these tasks as to their importance with an A, B, or C.  Discuss with your supervisor

12. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Color Code Your Task Lists  Daily Tasks - (Yellow)  Weekly Tasks - (Green)  Monthly Tasks - (Blue)  Yearly Tasks - (Pink)

13. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Schedule Tasks on Your Calendar  First schedule all “A” tasks, followed by “B” tasks, then “C” tasks.  Use the same color you used on your task list to highlight the block of time on your calendar.  You will see at a glance if it is a daily, weekly, or yearly task.  You will see if you have enough time to accomplish all the tasks.

14. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com If You Don’t Have Enough Time  Review calendar with supervisor.  Search for ways to do tasks more efficiently.  Eliminate unnecessary tasks.  Do tasks you are most skilled at and delegate other tasks.

15. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Do Tasks More Efficiently  Do you need more resources?  Do you need better equipment?  Do you need a change in procedure?

16. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Eliminate Unnecessary Tasks “There is nothing that wastes time more than doing something well that should not be done at all.”  Examine your “C” tasks to determine if they are absolutely necessary.

17. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Delegate Some Tasks  Do tasks you are most skilled at.  Delegate other tasks to the most appropriate people.  Employees who are skilled in that task.  Employees who would like to learn the skills the task requires.  Employees who have more time.

18. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Keep Planning  Set aside time each week to plan for the next week.  Make necessary adjustments to your calendar.

19. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Relax  Juggling your many tasks can be frustrating.  Laugh at your frustrations, because it:  Relieves your tension  Creates positive energy  Adds fun to a hectic workday  Keep a joke book handy and take a minute to get a new perspective.

20. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated Quiz & Discussion Questions

21. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Question 1 Why is it important to write down your goals?

22. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Question 2 Why is it better not to discuss your goals with friends or family?

23. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Question 3 What are “Plan Ahead” tasks?

24. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Question 4 Why is it important to have a task list and a calendar?

25. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Question 5 Describe three tasks that are described as “urgent”.

26. Goal Setting that Keeps You Motivated © Harriet Meyerson, 2008 www.ConfidenceCenter.com Set Your Goals What are your three main goals for goal setting?