Goal Setting Strategy

For my 2010 goals I am modifying my method for creating them in the first place. Maybe it will help you.

I am still listing goals in seven different categories (or core values).

• Career
• Financial
• Family
• Social
• Intellectual
• Spiritual
• Physical

I am still using the SMART method of setting goals.

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Results
• Timed

The new filter I started using last year is something else that I found to be helpful. I now make sure each of my goals fall into one of my 5 strengths according to Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath. Leadership experts say you should always find ways to work in your strengths rather than improve on your weaknesses. Therefore, if the goal doesn't help me improve in one of my strengths, it comes off the list.