Before we start setting goals and looking at how to move forward, we need to know where we’re going. This is where the vision comes in!
Your vision is essentially your dream life. Its what your life would be like if you had anything and everything you always wanted. Nothing is off limits, this is your chance to create the ultimate life!
Here’s how I like to approach ‘The Ultimate Vision’
Imagine that a genie has appeared in front you and they have just told you that they will create your life exactly as you want it, all you have to do is tell them exactly what you want your life to be like.
Grab a piece of paper and do this right now, describe every aspect of your dream life:
Describe how you will spend your days
Who will be around you,
Do you have a certain amount of money?
Do you live in a particular location?
Do you have children?
Are you married?
Literally create your life to the exact specifications you REALLY want!
Note: DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF! The big mistake people make here is that they stop themselves dreaming and fantasising about the life they want, they become realistic and start to talk themselves down from the vision.
Never do this, remember this vision is private, you don’t have to share it with anyone, you just need to dream. Make sure this vision truly excites you and you really desire to live this life.
You may not get everything down right away, but with contestant refinement you vision will start to take on a life of its own.
There are no rules with this, if you are a visual person, use pictures, use colour and create something you love! This is your dream life and it should really inspire you.
Set Goals According to Your Vision
Now you have your Ultimate Vision all laid out, use the GROW framework to set goals for the year ahead.
I have a whole blog that lists out exactly how the GROW model works, step by step. Grab a pen and paper and click here to get goal setting.
Has this made you think about goal setting in a different way? Get in touch if you’d like my support this year.
