Setting and achieving meaningful goals doesn’t happen overnight. Research shows that breaking down larger goals into mini goals over time can boost motivation, build self-efficacy, and enhance the likelihood of success. This six-week program is designed to help you develop sustainable habits through thoughtful planning and consistent action.

6-Week Goal Plan with Lisa Kiely November 17th through December 29th, 2024

Week One November 17th: Get Ready

• Reflect: Identify what you want to accomplish, why it matters, and how it will positively impact your life.

• Research Insight: Studies suggest that goal-setting is most effective when paired with a clear “why.” Connecting goals to personal values creates a greater emotional investment, making you more likely to follow through.

Week One November 17th: Get Set

• Preparation: Gather any tools you’ll need, such as planners, apps, or a journal. Schedule “appointments” with yourself for the entire six weeks and protect that time as you would any important meeting.

• Research Insight: Commitment to pre-scheduled goals is strengthened by “implementation intentions,” which is planning the specific time and place of goal-related activities. Research shows that such intentions significantly improve the likelihood of sticking to the plan, especially when you mentally rehearse how to respond to challenges.

Weeks Two to Six November 24-December 29th: Go

• Weekly Check-ins: Start each week by reviewing your intentions. Write down your goals, track your achievements, and note any challenges or temptations to skip sessions. Reflect on how you’ll overcome these obstacles if they arise again, and take time to celebrate daily progress.

• Research Insight: Regular self-monitoring is crucial to goal achievement. Studies confirm that tracking progress enhances motivation and provides tangible proof of improvement, which can be even more motivating than a large, long-term goal alone.

• Engage Your Support System: Let family and friends know about your goals; ask for their support or invite them to join you.

• Research Insight: Research suggests that social support and accountability improve commitment. Social connections that involve check-ins and goal-sharing can foster motivation, encourage goal progression, and even help you overcome plateaus by offering feedback and encouragement.

Weekly Self-Audit

• Choose a Day for Reflection: Each week, assess your progress. Adjust your strategies if needed, and acknowledge your wins, big or small.

• Research Insight: Weekly self-assessment reinforces success and resilience. Research shows that reflecting on achievements can sustain positive behavior, while a focus on lessons learned encourages adaptability, making setbacks less likely to derail progress.

Week Six December 29th : Celebrate Your Success

• Self-Reflection: Take time to document what you’ve learned about yourself through this process. Reflecting on personal growth solidifies the accomplishments of the past weeks, making it easier to maintain momentum beyond the program.

• Research Insight: Reflecting on both successes and challenges strengthens long-term goal persistence. Acknowledging growth encourages continued effort and fosters a mindset geared toward future accomplishments.

Why It Works: Breaking down goals into achievable steps, utilizing weekly check-ins, and building a support network align with findings that consistent small wins, coupled with accountability, create the foundation for long-term success.

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