Need some inspiration for goal setting?
Yes, it's getting to be the end of January already, but there is still plenty of time to set goals!
They say it's more effective to write down your goals. Even better, make a treasure map . . .
Treasure mapping is a process of visualizing your goals (and hopes, desires, and dreams) and representing them with a collage of pictures. Don't worry about how - just brainstorm with yourself.
Look through magazines and catalogs and if a picture resonates with you, tear it out. The pictures can be literal (a car) or symbolic (represents something
of importance to you). You don't need to know exactly what you are looking for or how it might come to be. It's a process of opening up to opportunities and possibilities.
Some people create a treasure map every year. Others create a treasure
map for a specific goal like starting a business, taking a trip, or having a happy relationship.
You can do it in a couple hours or over a couple weeks. It's up to you. Create anything you like.
It's easy to get started.
- Select goal and a time frame.
- Grab a stack of magazines and catalogs.
- Cut out compelling photos, illustrations and words.
- Arrange and paste them on a poster board.
When you're done, put it away in a closet or hang it in plain view. Either way, you have set the intention in your mind. It's fun to look at your treasure maps over time
to see how many of your goals have been realized.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Spiritual goals: faith, philosophy, beliefs
- Intellectual goals: reading, learning
- Physical goals: fitness, healthy food and drink, strong bodies, ideal weight
- Relationship goals: family, friends, mentors, spouses, kids, pets
- Activities: travel, bicycling, running, hiking, camping, sailing, reading, relaxing
- Business/material goals: wealth, busy store/office, employees, real estate, art, clothing
What are your goals? Can you picture them?
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