Setting Goals

Here at work it is that time of the year that we have to set our goals for the year. I really dislike doing that - why? Because how can I set a goal when all I do is normal administrative things? Ok, so last year I chose to put down, I will complete minutes form the big meetings within 3 weeks after the meeting. I do that.

Another goal was to complete the binders by the night before for these big meetings. (whoopee) I am usually done 2-3 days before unless we have stragglers in getting the information to me.

Another goals was to take 10 "classes" on our learning tool system - which I think I took 12. These are either video or audio and take anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes to complete. They tell you something then give you a little quiz to see if you understood it. Then you get a completed certificate.

But then what? I don't answer the phone for anyone. I don't type letters, as a rule. I create minutes, I put together binders, I make appointments, I order lunch. Not much else there. So, once again, I am having to sit and think. and think. and think. May end up putting all three of the ones I put last year - just reword it somewhat. I "exceeded" expectations. Duh.

Two of the higher up Corporate people are in our offices today. I doubt seriously if I will have any interaction with them at all - but my boss will be tied up with meetings all day with them. We cleared her calendar until 3PM so I think she is good to go. I wonder if we will have lunch. Sometimes extra is ordered - and since I am 'buddy-buddy' with the two admins who order the food - they always let me know when meetings are over so that I can come over and get food before the 'vultures' arrive. Another entire story. If not, I still have soup cans in my desk.

So if you had to set 3 goals for yourself this year - on a personal level - what would those 3 goals be? Personal goals are much easier for me to set versus business goals. Mainly due to the type of job I do. I don't have any quotas I have to meet.

So, personal goals - what would you choose? I think I will list three goals. And I'm going to try to NOT list the ones I always list. Can you identify 3 goals that you want to meet this year?

1) Be more intentional in meeting up with close friends. Invite over for dinner; go out for lunch - spend time with them.

2) Spend less. Pay more attention to what I spend my money on. Is it necessary? Is it needed? Can I afford it?

3) Read more. Don't just start a book - finish it.

Ok - there. I think I have chosen three good goals for this year - and I still have 10 months in which to complete them.

What about you?

Blessings!