Middle-March

Wow! It is said that by the end of March most goals will be forgotten. Today we are in the middle of March and I am reminded of the power of a fresh start, a re commitment, a re-boot to keep on track. Goals will at times be forgotten, dropped or masked over by other things that come along. One thing I have noticed in my efforts to set goals is that the more important the goal or decision the quicker the distractions may show up. sometimes these distractions will show up in a big way and yet other times they will show up in a very subtle ways that may go unnoticed.
Here are some things that I have found to be helpful.

1. Set an meaningful goal. Know your why and make it bigger than yourself.
2. Write your goal down as if you have already accomplished it. How does it feel and look like in your life and the lives of those that you love. 
3. Inspiration can come and go quickly so write it down quickly.
4. Set small obtainable goals along the way. Small and simple things bring about great things over time. (More details).
5. Take daily action.
6. Put reminders in key places.
7. Find a supportive and reliable partner and check in regularly.
8. Set a specific time to accomplish the small steps along the way. Celebrate the small gains.
9. Be aware of distractions. As your awareness increases let the distractions become a reminder  of what is most important to you, evidence your going in the right direction. 
10. Remember that 2 steps forward and 1 step back is to be expected. (More details.)
11. Ask yourself quality questions to refresh your personal power.
• What is working?
• Where am I holding back? What can I do even better today?
• What will my life be like in one year from now if I accomplish this goal?
• What is something I can accomplish right now?

  Affirmations from Colors Within Us

• Whatever I conceive and believe, I can achieve.
• Today I am in power, I am full of integrity and I am doing everything for the right reasons
• I love and honor myself.
• I accept all my feelings as a part of myself, I am willing to experience all of my feelings in a healthy way.
• I know that I am an eternal being and that I am loved by my creator. I am given all I need to succeed along my way. I take the time to ask.
• I am connected to my Higher Self. I am able to experience pure joy, bliss and serenity.
• I am in line with the divine will in order to receive all that he has.