I thoughtfully set my 2020 goals. After setting my main goals I broke those down into actionable steps for the 1st quarter. I had a lot due this week that I felt I could accomplish when I set them knowing that things are slower in January. However, things were busier than I expected this week and I only met one of the 5 deadlines I had set. Now, what do I do?
- The first thing I will do is forgive myself. Working in the real estate field, things pop up that are time-sensitive and take priority. And that is what happened this week. I was cleaning up the delayed items that another person was supposed to handle, but deadlines had to be met to get the job done.
- Then I will review my goals and determine if it was realistic. Setting 5 deadlines in one week may not have been the best idea. Lesson learned.
- The next thing I will do is adjust. My deadlines have been moved. I have to accomplish these items to get to my financial goals this year. I will be working some this weekend to get some things off my list. I have extended some deadlines to next week which was not so deadline heavy.
- I will then check-in with my accountability partners. I have a coach who works with me on setting deadlines and then checks in to see if I met my deadlines. I also have a colleague in my coaching group that is an accountability partner. I will let them know the deadlines I did not meet and the new deadlines I have set.
- Lastly, I will re-set my mindset. The disappointment of not meeting my goals this week can affect my mindset going into next week. I will review my goals and read the mantras that I have created for myself. I will prepare my schedule for next week to carve out time for the work I need to do to meet my new deadlines.
Having a plan to work through the disappointment of missing my action item deadlines is crucial. In the past, I would fall into the negative self-talk trap until not only do I continue to miss my deadlines, but I abandon the goal entirely. This year I am equipped with tools to work through any setback.
We are not always going to hit every deadline. However, that is no reason to give up. If the goal is important to you, you may need to delay a task but you do not have to abandon the goal. If it takes me a few weeks longer to meet the goal that is ok with me. No blame or shame is required.
How do you handle missing your goals or deadlines? Do you beat yourself up or extend yourself some grace?
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