This time of year there is a lot of talk about New Year's resolutions, starting over, setting new goals and planning for the next 12 months. Despite the hype, it's a good idea to EMBRACE THIS PROCESS…it can be the most important and effective thing you do all year.
But beware… reaching your 2006 goals can actually do more harm than good over the long run. It can if you're pursuing goals that are "off" of your Purpose or Mission.
"On Purpose" goals are the only kind that will truly offer you happiness, success, and fulfillment. Time spent on the wrong mission and goals is time lost forever. Someone once said "Time is funny stuff…you save it by spending it wisely". Spend yours wisely by making sure your resolutions are "on purpose" this year.
Start by taking a look at the goals you set last year, your results, and how you feel about the time spent pursuing them. Hopefully you were right on track last year and reached goals that were on your purpose - goals you feel good about.
If you're not sure if you were "on purpose", it's not as difficult as you might think to diagnose a case of wayward goals. Common symptoms can include:
