Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Tips On Setting Goals - Setting Goals Objectives

Tips on setting goals - setting goals objectives

by Cheryline Lawson


The greatest salesman in the world, and renowned self-help author Zig Ziglar in his book “See You At The Top” has laid out the importance of goals in every sphere of life. A person has goals that are physical, family-oriented, mental, social, career-oriented, financial and spiritual. Every goal is woven around an action plan that can lead to its success.


One of the best tips on setting goals is to write them down on a piece of paper or a planner on your computer. Most of us are skeptical about doing so and think it is waste of time to write down their goals. But we do not know that our memory can cheat us easily. Life demands so much from us every day that it is very easy to lose sight of our goals. So it is important to write your goals on paper and keep them in front of you every day, so that you can see yourself working on them.

Another intelligent tip on setting goals is to find out the obstacles and hurdles that can stop you from achieving your goals. This is not a negative approach, but a realistic one. On a busy day, there is heavy traffic and vehicles that hinder your car from reaching your destination by a required time. But if you know what time, the traffic is at its lowest, you will be able to reach your destination faster. It is right when experts say that when you have identified a problem properly, it means you have solved it. Once you identify the hurdle or obstacle to your goal, you will be able to cruise along smartly.

Last but not the least, one more important tip on setting goals is to make sure that your goals or targets are not unrealistic. If you are thinking about earning one million dollars in one year, you are being unrealistic. A professional wrestler should challenge the fighter who ranks above him to start with, rather than the champion of the year. Success is nothing but ‘gradual, progressive’ realization of your dreams. In time, you will be able to achieve anything and everything.

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Quick Organizing Tips From Assistance For You

Quick Organizing Tips From Assistance For You

by Yvonne Thompson


Keeping on task and getting organized starts with a basic plan that can be implemented into everyone's daily life. Just by following these simple steps you can be on your way to a more productive and friendly work environment. Below are some quick tips to get you started on the right track towards self improvement and a better work style.

Organize Your Office

Keep all frequently used items within arms reach. Make your workspace work for you. You shouldn’t have to work for space. Create a simple, yet friendly, filing system (tickler) that you will use everyday. File continuously. Don’t stockpile stack of paper. always put things back where you intend on storing them for easy retrieval in the future.

Plan Your Day Everyday

Plan your tomorrow today and always stick to the plan. Keep a calendar or daily planner so you can pre-plan meetings, tasks and appointments. Use your calendar or daily planner to check off each task as they accomplished. Schedule blocks of time for specific tasks. Plan a “clean-up” day at least once a month.

Don’t Procrastinate

Always address any task that can be done immediately first.
Follow-up on tasks as needed on the day you specified.
Get ahead of tasks when time permits and reward yourself for your diligence.

Reduce Paper

Keep a trash container handy. Throw away envelopes and junk mail immediately. Limit unnecessary subscriptions. Remove your name from mailing lists* Use e-mail and online resources as much as possible. Print only when needed. Incorporate the three "R" rule: Reduce, Recycle, Reuse when possible.

Get Support

Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. We all can use some help at times. Incorporate family and friends into your daily tasks. Utilize experienced outside support services such as Virtual Assistants. If you need help with business tasks, events, mailers or seasonal tasks, Virtual Assistants can lend a helping hand.

*Assistance For You Quick Tip*

Did you know you that you can get your personal contact information removed from marketing lists through the Direct Marketing Association and by contacting each credit-reporting bureau in writing.

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About The Author

Yvonne Thompson owns and operates Assistance For You, a Virtual Assistant Support Service which specializes in assisting small businesses and individuals in becoming more efficient throught diverse administrative support. For more information visit Assistance-For-You.com