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New Year, New Goals: How Women Are Preparing for Success

The start of a new year brings a fresh opportunity to set goals and make a plan for achieving them. But how do you get started? We asked women from various backgrounds and industries to share their favorite tools and resources for preparing their 2016 goals and actions.

Pen and Paper: A Simple yet Effective Approach

For many women, the process begins with a simple pen and paper. Writing down goals and ideas helps to clarify thoughts and create a sense of direction. Ava Marie Carmichael starts by writing down her “Goals To Achieve” list, while Queen E. Joseph uses a pen and paper to brainstorm ideas.

Digital Tools: Organizing and Prioritizing

Others prefer digital tools to help organize and prioritize their goals. Anne Kleinman uses Asana to plan internal tasks, while Svetlana Kurilova relies on Goodreads to track her reading and phone apps to stay organized.

Mind Mapping and Vision Boards

Some women use visual aids like mind maps and vision boards to help them focus and stay motivated. Sharron Williams creates a 1-Day Mini-Retreat to clarify her goals, while Samantha A. Gregory uses a 30-day blueprint to help her clients achieve their goals.

Accountability Partners and Coaches

Having an accountability partner or coach can also be a powerful tool for achieving success. Roxanne Kichar works with a buddy coach to set goals and overcome personal barriers, while Danette Layne uses a combination of tools and resources, including a desire map planner and project management techniques.

Reflection and Review

Finally, many women emphasize the importance of reflection and review in the goal-setting process. Kristi Dosh takes time to reflect on her accomplishments from the previous year, while Katisha Kersey reviews her finance spreadsheet to inform her goals for the upcoming year.

What Works for You?

Whether you prefer pen and paper, digital tools, or a combination of both, the key is to find what works for you and stick to it. By taking the time to reflect, plan, and prioritize, you can set yourself up for success in the new year.

Goal-Setting Resources:

• Passion Planner
• Desire Map Planner
• Asana
• Goodreads
• Mind mapping and vision board tools
• Accountability partners and coaches

Tips and Takeaways:

• Write down your goals and ideas to clarify your thoughts and direction.
• Use digital tools to organize and prioritize your goals.
• Create a mind map or vision board to visualize your goals.
• Find an accountability partner or coach to support you.
• Take time to reflect on your accomplishments and review your progress.