New Year's Goals

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