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A good way to have a manageable list is to have a daily and weekly set of goals. By doing this you will be always in the position of going towards your life plan goals. Everyday will give you the opportunity to fulfill a certain goal - giving you the fantastic feeling of accomplishment.

Here are some things that should be remembered when setting goals and realizing them. I’ve taken note of the following things that need to be studied further.

Prayers and reading the Bible play a very large part in setting and achieving your goals. Try to find out if there is anything in your plans/goals which does not fit God’s purpose. If there is one, then your plans will be in disarray! If you are not certain about your goals, stop and pray to God for direction and purpose.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,

Nor stands in the path of sinners,

Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

But his delight is in the law of the Lord

And in His law he meditates day & night.

Psalm 1:1-2

Becoming educated is the key to your goal’s success. If a certain goal demands you to have some know-how, make plans in getting the right knowledge. Spend time each day to work on that education. Like me, I spend at least an hour a day. Why an hour a day? So that I can teach my children to be great leaders as we discuss wonderful ideas in our education together.

Many of you desire to quit your job and work at home. That’s a GREAT goal!!! If working at home so you can gain freedom for you and your family is a goal of yours, write it down. Or, maybe you want your teens to have a choice between working for themselves or waiting for someone else to give them their paycheck. Wherever you sense God leading, write it down! Begin researching how you can set up a family business so you can eventually replace your day job.

Your family should never be left out of your plans. At the end of this week, write down the goals you have drafted. Share these with your spouse and discuss the pros/cons of each goal. Be sure both parents are in agreement with the goals you have set. If not, go to God and pray for His wisdom. God may want you to submit to your husband’s direction which you should do cheerfully. Continue to pray about the difference, but be sure you are always submitting to your hubby. God will reward you for this. I know from experience

Personal financial situations also play a major role in achieving your goals. Have a realistic goal on how much you really want/need to earn. Look at the debt you have accumulated and develop goals to help you eliminate your debt. You also must be able to create plans or stages by which you will be able to reach your earning potential. Be creative (& Biblical) and you will be surprised how God will see you through any financial difficulties.

Health & fitness should be included in your goals. We live in a society that spends most of its time in front of a screen (TV screen, computer screen, movie screen). We must “make the time” to keep our bodies physically fit. Jot down goals to exercise, eat healthy and enjoy your family through games and play.

Physically fit children can attain sport related goals. like playing for a soccer team or a baseball team. You moms should help nurture your children’s sports abilities. But, make sure that sports and games do not take too much of your family time. In other words, don’t forget family time and prayer in place of too many extracurricular activities.

Have you heard of the saying - “All work no play makes Jack a dull boy”, or something like that, is really true. Try giving yourself some leisure time. Make plans to go out on a vacation with your spouse. Plan now and get the grandparents to take care of the children for you.

The above discussion sums up the categories you can use to prepare your goals: Spiritual, Education, Family, Financial, Health-Fitness, Career/Job and Leisure.

While it is best to have some very long term goals, it’s nice to start with the shorter ones. I would recommend 5 year goals and 1 year goals. You’ll have to break it down to 6 month phases and then monthly phases, then weekly and then finally the daily ones.

In part 3, I will discuss how to make daily lists that really work.

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