Set Your Goals for Spring with These 25 Quick Wins!
There are a few natural re-start points in the year. Times when we feel that we need to re-assess, let ourselves off the hook for forgotten goals and neglected resolutions and instead put some positive focus on to the things we want to achieve in the coming months.
The beginning of Spring is one of those times.
The dark nights are finally behind us, the weather is beginning to brighten, and all around new life is springing up everywhere! Naturally then, this is a perfect time to breath some new life into our goals or to set some new goals that will enthuse and motivate us to get moving again!
Find Some Quick Wins
Of course, it would be easy to get bogged down with the process, rather than quickly get into action. But I must admit, that sometimes I prefer the latter. Languishing in the planning process can be a recipe for procrastination and perfectionism, whereas, looking for some quick wins can get the motivation revved up, leading to bigger plans.
So, in the interests of achieving a few quick wins, getting motivated and achieving something meaningful by the end of the month, I’ve put together a ‘pick and choose list’ of activities you can pull from.
Each activity has been separated into life areas (similar to the Wheel of Life process), so that you can have a clear idea of where in your life you will make an impact, or alternatively, you can consider where you’d like to see change or make progress and pick a suggested task/goal.
Look for Double-Whammies!
I’ve also included some tasks that have the added benefit of positively affecting more than one life area. For example, reading 4 books could help you learn a new skill and look after yourself (relax). You’ll see (DW) after each of these entries!
So if you want to double or even triple your effectiveness and results, plump for one or more of the tasks marked with a “(DW)”!
Here’s Your Pick!
Learn A New Skill
• Learn a new language (a life-long skill, but you’ve got to start somewhere!)
• Learn the basics of reading music.
• Line up a book-a-week to read for the next 4 weeks and read them. (DW)
Avoid Emergencies by Getting Organised
• Catch up on all the mail you’ve been neglecting.
• Renew important documents, eg, your passport, insurances etc
• Note important dates, including birthdays in your diary and buy a month’s worth of cards today. (DW)
• Start your school/college/work assignment early and hand it in well before the deadline. (DW)
Look After Yourself
• Start (and stick with) a fitness class, eg, yoga, running, cycling or dance!
• Practice meditation for 30 days straight.
• Replace sweet sugary snacks with healthy snacks for a month.
• Get up half an hour earlier every day for a month and feel the pleasure of quiet and solitude.
• Do the thing you know you’ve been resisting.
• Line up a book-a-week to read for the next 4 weeks and read them. (DW)
• Go alcohol-free for a month. (DW)
• Walk a friend’s dog. (DW)
Nurture Your Relationships
• Reach out to a family member or friend you know you’ve been neglecting.
• Cook dinner from scratch every day for a month. (DW)
• Schedule weekly date nights with your SO, including finding childcare if that’s required.
• Note important dates, including birthdays in your diary and buy a month’s worth of cards today. (DW)
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.
Vincent Van Gogh
Home Is Where The Heart Is
• Spring clean your home one room at a time.
• Clean your windows and let the daylight in.
• Ruthlessly clear unwanted or unloved clothing from your wardrobe.
Improve Your Work/Life Balance
• Teach a member of your team or a colleague to do a task that you would like to delegate (it’s a great development opportunity for them).
• Start your school/college/work assignment early and hand it in well before the deadline. (DW)
• Line up a book-a-week to read for the next 4 weeks and read them. (DW)
Improve Your Finances
• Set up a regular, automated savings plan.
• Set and stick to a budget.
• Go alcohol-free for a month. (DW)
• Cook dinner from scratch every day for a month. (DW)
Make A Contribution
• Volunteer at your favourite charity.
• Walk a friend’s dog. (DW)
• Sponsor a family member (it’s that time of year when there are lots of charitable activities!)
Just Get Into Action!
Working on your goals doesn’t have to be onerous. Sometimes it’s better just to get into action on one or more fairly straight forward task that’s been bothering the hell out of you for days, weeks or even months! The momentum that’s created by moving forward on ‘the thing you know you’ve been resisting’ can be huge, which can then lead on to bigger and better things!
Want more like this? Check out 15 Mini Goal Ideas
Review the list and pick out a few tasks that appeal to you and get into action. You’ll soon find that making progress will make you want to address other bigger things that have been neglected and before you know it, you’ll be well on your way to making a great start on a productive and fruitful Springtime!
And if you want to really get into action and enjoy the fun and support of a group, come and join my Facebook Achieve Your Best Life Challenge Group! We have weekly and longer term challenges aimed at making our lives a little better each day. It’s fun and supportive, so come and join in!
Good luck!
