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“This year, start by taking a step back to get some clarity on what your long-term goals are before committing to any resolutions.”


So, this year, start by taking a step back and getting some clarity on what your long-term goals are before committing to any resolutions.


Getting clarity on our long-term goals Grab a pen, paper, cup of tea and find yourself a quiet place where you will be undisturbed for a little while.


Start by visualising your preferred future and take some notes. The following questions will help you get started. ★ What do you want your life to look like in three (five or ten) years’ time?


★ What will be different? And what will be the same? ★ Where will you be? Are you living in the UK? Are you still in the same house? Have you moved on? What does your physical environment look like?


★ How are you spending your days, both at work and at home? n


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What are you committed to? What do you care about?


What kind of activities are taking up your time?


★ Who do you spend your days with? Who’s around you? Family, friends, colleagues? All of the above? What roles do they play in your vision of the future?


★ What impact are you having? On yourself? On the people around you? On your environment?


The more vivid you can make your vision, the better, so add as many details as you like.


Only when you have a pretty good idea of what a good life in the future looks like for you, consider what you’ll need to do to get there. ★ What steps will you need to take to get closer to your vision of the future?


★ How do you want to get started? ★ What’s the first milestone on your journey? ★ Who can help you along the way? ★ What concrete actions are you committing to? What’s the smallest possible step you can take this week? ★ How will you hold yourself accountable?


Start with small steps – but keep your long-term vision in mind Working towards ambitious goals is hard work. It takes time and effort but most of all, it requires true intention and a plan as well as stamina to keep going when things get tough.


What it certainly doesn’t need is a new calendar page. I’m wishing you a happy and successful 2019, full of opportunities.


Karin Mueller is a certified executive development coach and the founder and director of Liebfrog Coaching. She offers a wide range of professional and career coaching and leadership development services to individuals and organisations. Based in London, she coaches in English and German.www.liebfrog.uk, karin@liebfrog.uk, T


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