You are everything that is,
Your thoughts, your life, your dreams come true.
You are everything you choose to be.
You are as unlimited as the endless universe.
And, something wonderful is coming. 
-Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D

Are you created to succeed and programmed to fail?

Congratulations!  This ends our third annual 100-Day-Challenge.  We examined key components to building life and work models that support a life and style we create.  No matter how many motivational and inspirational events we attend or resolutions we make, if we do not develop a structure to support and sustain our intentions, we will fail.

This year's Challenge was about the BIOLOGY OF SUCCESS.

We learned that:

1. Success is not genetic, but rather fueled by your mental energy.
2. Success is not the WIN; it is doing the little things well that sets you up to Win.
3. Success is a strategy not a destination.
4. Success is more about function than it is of genius.
5. Success, the Paradox of
6. Success, Power of Positive Thinking
7. Success, If you doubt, you’re out!
8. Success, "Stand for something of fall for anything."
9. Success , Out of bad, good things can happen.

Today we look at... "Are you created to succeed and programmed to fail?"

Studies reveal that as much as 77% of the programs we carry in our heads are negative, counter-productive, or work against us. Researchers tell us that what we say about ourselves (whether true or not) program our thoughts. Programming influences our actions and how we see ourselves. It also affects how we think the world sees us. Programming determines our self-esteem, self-confidence, our attitudes and beliefs.

The good news is that you can change your programming. During this 100-Day-Challenge, you learned little-by-little the keys to move you out of the negative programming and develop habits to get you on the road to living a significant life.

In his book, WHO ARE YOU REALLY AND WHAT DO YOU WANT?, Dr. Shad Helmstetter (PhD) gives us ten key areas and eight important steps to goal setting. I add one element to the formula — INTENTION  (vs. New Year’s resolution). Over the next couple of days, you will toast the past and turn to the future; working the goals you’ve defined for 2011.

Don’t know where to start on your goals? Pull out your new (2011) Journal and start by rating the ten key areas from 1-10 (one being the worst/ten being the best).  Once you rate each key life area, ask yourself... "What would it take to be a 10?"  Then follow the eight steps of goal setting and add your intention for the year.

TEN KEY LIFE AREAS:

Life Style                    Self- Esteem
Health & Fitness         Personal Organization & Control
Job/Career                  Personal Relationships
Money/Finances          Personal Growth
Quality of Life              Other _____________

 
EIGHT STEPS TO WRITING GOALS:

1. IDENTIFY the goal: 
    a. Goal of Enrichment – Internal desire to improve your life or expand your horizons.
    b. Goal of Necessity – Usually brought on by something happening in your life that needs attention.

2. WRITE it down: 
    a. Your goal statement should always start with “To….” 
    b. Put it in words, write it down and keep it simple.
    c. Under the goal attach… “I will see significant progress by (date).”

3. Write down an end DATE to reach the goal

4. List the OBSTACLES to reaching the goal

5. After each obstacle, write and date the ACTION STEPS you plan to take

6. PRIORITIZE your focus goals: 
Even if you have two to three goals for each of your key areas, you can only focus on two or three of them at a time… each week examine which two or three goals you need to keep in front of you.

7. REVIEW and TRACK your goals on a weekly schedule: Update and change when necessary

8. Reward yourself when you reach each goal (and reward yourself along the way)

ANNUAL INTENTION:

Your intention for the year becomes the blanket or mantle wrapped around each of your ten key areas. It filters throughout all elements of your life and naturally integrates into your goals. Begin by choosing an intention and asking yourself… “What does that mean to me?” Then write it out in your journal.  By this time next year, you will find that having defined your intention and lived it throughout the year, you BECOME it. The intention is wholly integrated into your programming.

This is my year for…
• Purging /Letting Go
• Healthy Living/Thinking
• Forgiveness
• Unconditional Love
• Repair
• Receiving
• Giving/Sharing
• Generosity
• Courage
• Living Fully
• Bold Moves
• Healing

 
Suzy Graven is a Professional Transformational Life and Business Strategy Coach. Her unique experiences provided a doorway to work and learn from amazing leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs, to the sage and wisdom of those who work closest to nature. This perspective serves as a catalyst for women wanting to grow their professional and personal lives. It leads to a thinking (anchored in real possibility) that generates vision and translates into effective action. You will gain power in dealing with every-day issues, and be free to live a major league life.   For information on Suzy's coaching or to book her as a speaker, send your requests to:  Suzy@suzygraven.com