The “Imagination Exercise” Technique

• Break down your goals into tasks and create a working plan.
• Each task should be specific and have a deadline. Write them down to track your performance increase commitment to your goal.
• When writing, use positive and present tense language. It has a great impact...

Reflect on your performance at the end of each day/week. Ask yourself, “Why haven’t I managed to complete the task I have set for today?” and then revise your plan for the following day/week accordingly.  

To make the celebration of success part of your routine, decide on a...

• You are in charge. Personal goals force you to take responsibility for the actual efforts and progress.
• You see the small steps leading to a big picture: big goals can be scary. That’s why you need to break them into clear and manageable steps. 
• It allows you...

• Draw a chart. Write down each of the various areas of your life (family, health, self-development, career, relationships) in a new column or line.
• Assess your current happiness level in each of these categories by giving it a score from 1 to 10.
• Think what wi...

... using the SMART criteria: 

• Specific: make your goals clear and well-defined. 
• Measurable: avoid any abstract notions – you should be able to tick “done” any goal you set as well as any step it involves
• Achievable: Make sure you have enough time ...

• To decide, which goal you want to work on first, rate them from 1 to 10 depending on how important they are for you. Goals with the highest rating should be your priority for now.
• Another way to prioritize personal goals is to connect the desired outcomes as causes and effe...