The New Year is usually a time of renewed motivation to set
goals. Now is the time to sit down and
think about what you want to accomplish in your lifetime. Why not take some steps in 2018 toward
achieving your goals? If you need help
to set or re-set your goals, see my blogpost “A New Year Goal Strategy” dated
1/1/17 for quick, easy goal setting.
Here is a reference guide to my blogposts (dates are noted)
for some goal-setting tips for 2018:
1. Choose gratitude. Turn your disappointments into goals. (11/30/16 and 12/19/16)
2. Identify what is in your heart to
accomplish. Don’t let another year go by
without taking steps toward your goals.
(4/2/16 and 5/30/17)
3. Write down your goals. Make a plan and evaluate your resources. (4/2/16 and 5/29/16)
4. Be intentional. Be proactive! Remember, “hope” is
not a plan. You must take action to make
it happen. (10/31/16)
5. Schedule 10 minutes a day to work on your goals. Consistent action in small steps will help
prevent procrastination. (4/10/16 and
8/31/17)
6. Visualize the result. (9/30/17)
7. Check your mindset. (6/28/16)
8. Make sure your priorities match your goals. (8/31/16)
9. Change or renew your goal, if necessary. (9/29/16)
10. Try something completely new, even if it seems impossible! (1/8/17)
11. Health should be your Number 1 priority.
Make a plan to take care of yourself.
(5/9/16)
12. Pat yourself on the back; don’t be too hard on yourself. (7/30/17)
I hope you had a productive, successful year in 2017. May you have new blessings and adventures in
2018, recognizing that your own goal-setting efforts will help to bring happiness
and contentment in your life. Happy New
Year! God bless!
Devotion
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in
the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and
ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV)
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans
succeed. Psalm 20:4 (NIV)
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for good health, family, a home, job, food, blessings,
and the dreams in my heart. I acknowledge
that all I have is from you. Help me to
keep my 2018 priorities in line with your will for me. I know that I will only be successful in my
goals with your help. I ask for your
help, your wisdom, your grace, and your strength in the coming year. I honor you and worship you – my Lord, my Redeemer,
the Creator of all things! In Jesus’
name, Amen.
© 2017 Linda Lijewski
