The following article is part of the “Getting Organized” series.
Perhaps the most important place to start with getting organized is your personal goals. These can be in many areas, including your career, relationships, finances, spirituality, health, etc.
Once you know what you want, it’s much easier to decide how you should organize your efforts and resources. Organization is about function and achieving some end.
If you’re looking for some specific help with setting goals, look here.
As for organizing your goals, it’s always helpful to start by actually writing down your goals in the many areas of your life. I keep two lists for my goals…
Values
Getting clear about what you value is perhaps the most important place to begin. Simply make a list of the five things you value most in life. Spend time on this step to get very clear about what it is you do value and the rest is a piece of cake!
Top Ten Goals for the Year
What are the top then things you want to achieve this year? Make a list of these also to keep on hand for review. It’s amazing how quickly such a list can help you make a quantum leap in organizing the rest of your life.
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