{"id":2051,"date":"2017-01-01T12:15:14","date_gmt":"2017-01-01T17:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2051"},"modified":"2018-01-29T10:24:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T15:24:33","slug":"setting-goals-can-easily-accomplish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2051","title":{"rendered":"Setting Goals You Can Easily Accomplish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are there a few things you would like to accomplish?\u00a0 Consider setting some specific goals to ensure your success.\u00a0 We even have a printable Goals Chart for you to use.<\/p>\n<h3>Ideas<\/h3>\n<p>Start by jotting down a few ideas.\u00a0 Maybe you&#8217;d like to lose weight.\u00a0 Perhaps you\u00a0need to clean out your cellar or garage.\u00a0 Or maybe you would like to get your paper clutter under control.\u00a0 Regardless of the project, there are always things to do.\u00a0 Start with the\u00a0items that will have the biggest impact to your life.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting Goals<\/h3>\n<p>This part is simple, yet often overlooked.\u00a0\u00a0 You will need to take one of your ideas, and write it down as a goal.\u00a0 Your goal should be specific and measurable, and contain a date.\u00a0 Ask yourself questions like &#8220;What do I want to accomplish?&#8221; and &#8220;When would I like to complete this project?&#8221; Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Idea: Lose weight<\/li>\n<li>Goal: Lose 20 pounds by June 30<\/li>\n<li>Idea: Clean out\u00a0basement (or garage)<\/li>\n<li>Goal: Organize storage room in basement by May 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Setting Objectives<\/h3>\n<p>This is the road map which will define how to meet your goals.\u00a0 This part is easy.\u00a0 Just think about all of the pieces that need to be completed.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s continue with our examples from above:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Idea: Lose weight<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: Lose 20 pounds by June 30<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Objective 1: Follow a healthy eating plan each day<\/li>\n<li>Objective 2: Track food daily<\/li>\n<li>Objective 3: Walk 6-7 times per week for 30-45 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Idea: Clean out basement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goal: Organize storage room in basement by May 31<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Objective 1: Sort and toss boxes of paper by January 31<\/li>\n<li>Objective 2: Donate or sell baby toys by February 28<\/li>\n<li>Objective 3: Move books upstairs; donate remainder by March 31<\/li>\n<li>Objective 4: Toss old paint according to town rules; keep some for touch ups by April 30<\/li>\n<li>Objective 5: Buy shelves to store toys by May 31<\/li>\n<li>Objective 6: Select and move toys from upstairs to\u00a0basement by May 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, by setting specific goals you can hone in on what you want to accomplish.\u00a0 By adding\u00a0a few\u00a0objectives with deadlines, you can break each goal down and work on it in pieces.\u00a0 This will make you more successful in accomplishing what you set out to do.<\/p>\n<h3>Printable Chart<\/h3>\n<p>It is important to set goals and objectives, but it&#8217;s even more important to write them down.\u00a0 Below you will find our printable Goals Chart which you can use to document your goals and objectives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2059\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Goals-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"Goals\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Goals-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Goals.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Goals.pdf\">Goals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once your objectives are written down, be sure to include them in your monthly household checklists.<\/p>\n<p>Happy planning. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Here are a few more articles you may want to read:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is your house a mess? Not sure where to start?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Household Checklist for December<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small spaces: desk ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How to Organize and Store Your Receipts<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\">Need more ideas?\u00a0 Check out the following sections on our site:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?cat=163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organization<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?cat=126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time Management<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?cat=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meals<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are there a few things you would like to accomplish?\u00a0 Consider setting some specific goals to ensure your success.\u00a0 We even have a printable Goals Chart for you to use. 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