Now to set time-oriented, obtainable goals in the first four sections of your chart which include relationships and mental & physical health. Begin at the first page of Family Relationships and set a date to do each task. Be specific and remember these dates are not written in stone but are goals and markers for accomplishments. You might want to enroll in classes but find that you need pre-requisites in order to enroll and find yourself taking a couple classes (which by the way is what happened to me!). Make sure you are not putting most of your due dates heavily during one month, season, or week.

Taking the last example I gave from the previous exercise of “installing a pool”, breaking it down might look like:

Saving $10,000 over the next year to install a pool starting date: 1/1/24
Researching tax issues, land ordinances starting date: 2/2/24
Pricing pool installation companies starting date: 3/3/24
Pricing patio pouring companies starting date: 4/4/24
Buying lawn furniture starting date: 9/1/23 (sales!)
Join the YMCA starting date: 5/5/24
Taking swimming lessons at the YMCA starting date: 6/6/24
Installing the pool and patio completion date: 7/7/25

I suggest each morning or every Sunday you get into the habit of crossing off accomplished goals, changing dates if necessary, setting reminders on your phone to do these tasks, and share your goals with someone for more accountability.

12 Weeks of Creating the Life You Want

Setting Goals