{"id":12643,"date":"2015-05-15T01:00:14","date_gmt":"2015-05-15T08:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=12643"},"modified":"2015-05-15T16:38:21","modified_gmt":"2015-05-15T23:38:21","slug":"new-years-blues-got-you-feeling-overwhelmed-or-how-can-you-achieve-your-goals-by-carol-malone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/15\/new-years-blues-got-you-feeling-overwhelmed-or-how-can-you-achieve-your-goals-by-carol-malone\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year\u2019s Blues Got You Feeling Overwhelmed? Or How Can You Achieve Your Goals? by Carol Malone"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fight<\/a>Please welcome author Carol Malone<\/a> who edits a newsletter for the Ventura County Writers Club in Ventura, California. Each month she crafts articles to inspire writers in her local area and today she\u2019s sharing her article on goal setting as it concerns us as writers. Enjoy! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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How many of us have said, \u201cI want to be a writer?\u201d<\/strong> Great goal. A little vague, but a worthy goal. If we write notes, holiday cards, or a grocery list, we\u2019re writers. How can we narrow that aspiration down or beef it up? \u201cI want to write the next great American Novel.\u201d Better. At least you now know what you\u2019re aiming at as a writer. Still a tad unrealistic.<\/p>\n

What do you want right now, at this moment from your writing career?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are as many ways to set and achieve goals as there are people who invented them<\/strong>. I found myself drawn to one plan for attaining goals: the S.M.A.R.T. <\/strong>technique.<\/p>\n

Have you heard of S.M.A.R.T.<\/strong>? No. It\u2019s not a new superhero collection wanting to fend off marauding aliens waiting to eat our brains. It\u2019s a way of smartly<\/em> achieving goals. Specific groups have employed this technique for varying applications:\u00a0 business, work, school, and fitness. Commonly attributed to Peter \"SMART\"Drucke<\/a>r\u2019s management-by-objectives, some say it was a term found in his 1954 book, The Practice of Management<\/a><\/em>. <\/em>Others say George T. Doran developed the concept in the article: \u201cThere\u2019s a S. M. A. R. T. Way to Write Management Goals and Objectives,\u201d Management Review (AMA Forum), November 1981, pp 35-36. No matter. The principles of S.M.A.R.T.<\/strong> are easy to understand. That\u2019s terrific, because I\u2019m sure you love easy.<\/p>\n

I can see this S.M.A.R.T.<\/strong> plan is right up a writer\u2019s alley.<\/p>\n

If we adhere to the principles set forth by this technique, we\u2019ll not only narrow our goals to something we can achieve<\/strong>, but actually accomplish them. Let\u2019s take a brief look at using S.M.A.R.T.<\/strong> techniques and see how they might apply to us as writers:<\/p>\n

S = Specific<\/strong> \u2013 A goal must be defined. Finish this sentence: “My goal is to_________.” Using the five-fingered structure spoken of by Lee Wade, ask yourself: Which goal? What do I want? When will I know I\u2019ve achieved it? Why do I want it? Who will benefit? and Where will it lead me? This is not a wish<\/strong> list. This is something you\u2019re going to commit to. Share your goal with someone you care about, someone who will give you positive feedback. Write it down and put it where you\u2019ll notice it.<\/p>\n

Ex: “I want to publish a book.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

M = Measureable<\/strong> \u2013 Discover what system of measurement will work best for you and will keep you on track. We\u2019re not alike as writers. We have systems that work and those that don\u2019t. Do you like to write your goals down and post them on the wall? Have you tried making a spreadsheet or hand-written chart? How about using a wall calendar with a big red X<\/strong> when you\u2019ve accomplished your daily goal? Measurement gives feedback and lets you know when you’ve reached your goal. Have an end date in mind. If you find the date unrealistic, revisit and revise your goal.<\/p>\n

Ex: \u201cI will finish my book on ______________.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A = Attainable<\/strong> \u2013 Identify the steps (schedule) needed to complete your goal. Develop an action plan. Push yourself. Reach for, grasp your goals. What are the tiny steps you need to reach your goal? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Yearly? Be aggressive yet realistic. Reaching and stretching is great, but not too far out of reach.<\/p>\n

Ex: “I will write my 300,000 word novel by May of 2015. Unfortunately, I haven’t started yet.\u201d Good. But not measureable.<\/p>\n

Ex: \u201cI want to write a 300,000 word novel in three years.\u201d Better.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

R = Relevance<\/strong> \u2013 Is your goal of importance to your growth, relevant to you? Answer this question “I want to achieve this goal because ___________.” This will be the ongoing motivation to drive you to achieve this goal. Make sure it describes your goal as a writer.<\/p>\n

Ex: “My overall goal is to be a published author because it will make me proud.”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

T = Timely<\/strong> \u2013 Most important. Visualize the successful completion of your goal. Do you have a date in mind when it should be finished? Are you deadline driven? Can you track your progress or do you need someone else to help you? Don’t be afraid to ask for help from others to keep you on track.<\/p>\n

Ex: “I will finish my 300,000 word novel \u2013 2,000 words per day \u00b4 3 years = 300,000 word novel.<\/p>\n

I will track daily on my oversized calendar on the wall of my office.”<\/p>\n

The S.M.A.R.T.<\/strong> plan can be adapted to fit your particular needs. Even as writers we don\u2019t have the same goals. You may need to examine your life, like one of my mentor, Paul Bishop http:\/\/bishsbeat.blogspot.com\/<\/a> advised our writers club at one of our meetings. He said, \u201cRemember what Socrates said: \u2018An unexamined life is not worth living.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

We might also say, \u201cA life without setting goals is not worth living.\u201d Make yours examined and joyous by stretching to reach your goals.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/h2>\n

\"Carol<\/a>Carol Malone successfully combined her three passions\u2014romance, sports, and writing in her highly rated books,\u00a0\u201cFight Card Romance: Ladies Night<\/a>,\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/em>and her latest, \u201cFight Card Romance: Ladies Night Christmas<\/a><\/em>,\u201d \u00a0a short story sequel. Carol became the first woman to punch her way into the male-dominated genre of pulp boxing with her tender love stories. She invites readers to scramble into a front row seat and root for the underdog and his gal as you take an action-packed thrill ride. If not hammering out new tales, Carol is reading, watching TV, or hanging with her author husband on the Coast of California. She loves her readers and invites you to come to her website to chat about sports and amour.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/carolmalone.net\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carolmaloneauthor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarolAnneMalone<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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