Goals don’t work! Instead set your intent

This is the time of year where people typically reflect on the year that has come to pass. For some, it is a time for new beginnings and goals are what they use to effect change. But why do people set goals? Are they hoping to be more successful in the coming year then they were in the years that have passed?  There are many people who refuse to make any new years resolutions. They aren’t interested in goal setting. Perhaps it’s because they set goals and never achieve them.   Maybe it’s time to change the process of goal setting into something else.

Last year instead of setting a goal I set an intention. In a previous article I mentioned that 2009 was my year for performance. I wanted to improve my speaking and story telling skills so I dedicated a whole year to that pursuit. Now, looking back I see how much I gained by being that focussed. I measured my success by the feedback I received. An audience member even came up after a session and asked me if I was an actress. Others have asked me if I do stand up comedy. My desire to learn more about performance gave me purpose and direction throughout the year for my continuing education.

Since this strategy worked so well I’ve set another intention. For 2010 my intent is to focus on refinement. I believe it’s time to go back to the basics and simply. I want my audience members and students to understand the building blocks of how to run a successful business, teach a fitness class that has power and impact and train a client to achieve their utmost in performance.  Perhaps you would like to set your intent for 2010 instead of a goal. Think about what that would be?

I would love to hear from you if you would like to share and together we can make each other successful in attaining it.