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So I have decided that I am going to take part in the 101 goals in 1001 days challenge. Now that I have decided that I am going to have to put some thought into what goals I want to achieve. I also need to plan some categories for my goals, to make sure that I get a fair cross section. Currently I am thinking of the following categories:
1) Personal(/Selfish)
2) Personal Development
3) Community Development
4) Faith/Mission/Spirituality
5) Outdoors/Hiking/Travel
6) Relationships
7) Fitness/Healthy Living
If you can think of any more categories, or have some suggestions for some goals then leave them in the comments section.
I think effective goal setting is a useful exercise for everyone, no matter your personality type. Obviously goal orientated people are more naturally inclined towards setting goals but they aren't the only ones who will benefit from them. Goals keep us accountable to what matters in our life and achieving things that are going to have lasting impact. I see plenty of people who are extremely busy, but yet achieve very little. They don't achieve much because their action is not directed and is blown here and there by other people's situations, needs and desires.
I came across a good question while researching for 101 goals in 1001 days. It was simply, "will this matter in five years time?" If it will matter, then it is worth investing time and energy into. If it won't matter, then don't worry about it and instead find something that will matter.
So who wants to join me on a 101 goals in 1001 days journey? If we start on the 4th of April then we will finish our journey on the 31st December 2011.
What I read today:
Will all of this matter in five years time?
I'll join you on this ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou make a good point about creating the list with the question "will this matter in 5 years" in mind.
My list is not clearly categorised as yours is shaping up to be. And although some things aren't really goals that will matter in 5 years, reviewing what I've done they all seem to be working towards larger goals that I haven't yet clearly defined, but contribute towards making me the person I see myself as in 3-5 years.
By the way, one of my goals is to go hiking for a minimum of 3 days, away from civilisation, which is something I hope you'll be able to help me acheive :-)
I am not sure about whether I will join you, Steve mentioned this to me a while ago and I thought it would be good. If I can get time to sit down and develop some I will.
ReplyDeleteI also like the comment about five years time (allows myself some perspective on how much energy or worry I am putting into something), but think sometimes the little things do matter and in the long run can impact my life in five years time.
Melissa
If you read the article on the question 'will all of this matter in five years time?' the point isn't that tasks are too small to be important. The point is that we get hung up on tasks, big and small, that are irrelevant in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI too think that little things matter in the long run, I just don't think that every little thing matters. I especially think that we can get into a mindset that says just doing small things will lead to an important impact in the future. This will only happen if we have the future in sight, rather than just doing random small things.
In reading these goals I was somewhat disturbed to see how many of them were me first before relationships. Any goal has to be all inclusive even for our personal growth otherwise we become self centred in our goals. For me relationships would have to come higher up the list. Set goals for sure but not for self aggrandisement.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteFirstly the point of personal goals is that they are just that, personal.
For me the first category was labelled selfish because it will be all about myself. As for the other six categories they will be about me personally for sure, but some will include those around me. For example on of my goals will be to take 5 people hiking who have never been before. This connects an interest of mine with the people around me. It is a personal goal, but it is relational in focus.
Also personal goals are actually important for a persons development and we can only be in health relationships if we know who we are and what is important to us. Otherwise, as I have already said, we spend our time diatracted by those around us rather than focussed on what really matters for us and for our relationships.
Ok Liam, after some extensive reading, I'm in. Lets get this list started... Its gonna be a good challenge! :-)
ReplyDeletehttp://thepqnation.com/showandtell/101-in-1001/
ReplyDeletehave a look at number 33.