Soar Like An Eagle In 2009! Think Out Of The Box With Lofty Goals!

• Is this really where I wanted to be in 2009?• How fast do I want to change?• How do I change what I want to change?• How do I take charge?Our world, loves, and our work environments, at every level, change all the time, so you must change with it in order to succeed. We can’t just think about immediate goals either—you must have both short-term and long-term goals to ensure you are growing as each goal is achieved. If we break down each of our questions, and follow-through on them, you will start to see differences through change—change you developed all by yourself.Is this really where I wanted to be in 2009?Most of us will answer no to this, so what we need to do is take a time-out and figure out where we are, what we did, what we didn’t do, and how we can change. This is the time to question yourself, and indeed, take ample time to really look hard and long at what is working in your life and what is not. Look at each aspect of your life and break everything down into a question. Next, ask yourself if that part of your life is working, if it is—great. If it’s not, write down why it isn’t working. Remember, when questioning yourself, don’t worry about setting new visions and goals quite yet; just get a good list going. Once you have that, let’s look at the feasibility of the things you want to change.How fast do I want to change?Why is this even important you might ask? Well, if we take out that list you made of things you want to change, some will appear more urgent or important than others. This list will give you a better outlook on what it is you really want to change. If it’s written down and in front of you, it’s hard to ignore it, like a fleeting idea you had six months ago. This list will also help you decide how to prioritize and be realistic. Sure, lots of us want to put up that cool million to fly on a private shuttle to the moon, but is that realistic? What you need to do here is look at each thing you want to change, and then prioritize your list. A new job or career may be first on your list and buying that house you’ve always wanted may be down the list a little further. Analyze each thing you want to change on your list and put a safe and reachable time frame for you to achieve each one.How do I change what I want to change?This is your time to think outside of the box. If you’ve read this far, and made your list with a realistic time line, you have already realized that you don’t like they way your life, as a whole, is going, and just getting to this point is an admirable achievement.This is your vision and goal-setting time. Take what you marked as number one on your list, say a job change, and write down. Ask yourself first why you want to change. Is it because you have no fulfillment? Or is because you don’t feel you work performance is noticed? Be honest here and only set goals that are reachable. Yes, do use your imagination, but don’t over do it! If you’re twenty-five years old and decide you want to become a superstar ballerina—you’re probably a little late for that.