Conduct a “life Audit” to Focus on Goals
We all have goals, and often there are so many that it is impossible to achieve any of them. In an interview with Fast Company, blogger Ksimen Venojech suggests conducting a “life audit”.
Vengoecha used stickers to outline each goal she pursued, and then divided each one into different categories. After that, she broke them down into short-term and long-term goals, and then allocated her time accordingly. It’s actually a simple process, but it’s good to see it all in one place. To achieve these goals, Vengoechea provides some tips:
1. Write freely and without judgment: do not think about what things are “right” to write about.
2. Give yourself space (physical and mental): choose a quiet place where no one will distract you. Make sure this is a room with adequate wall space and do not return calls. Give me some time and read it in full.
3. Be honest with yourself: no one is watching or judging. If you cannot be honest alone, who can you be honest with? Remember, wherever you are (in your assessment and alignment of interests and priorities), everything is fine – sometimes you need a reboot.
4. Share what you’ve learned: If you don’t share your goals out loud, people will find it difficult to help you. You don’t have to share everything, but if you want to focus on a big goal, share it.
5. Bring a bottle of water: thoughts of the future make you thirsty.
It’s not new advice to write down your goals , but Vengoechea’s visual approach is helpful if you’re really looking for more productive ways to spend your time.
How Life Auditing Helps You Do What You Really Want To Do | Fast Company