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Things to do to plan for the year ahead 

by Unathi Balele
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Good planning plays a huge role in achieving great results from anything you want to achieve. Therefore, if you want to turn your 2023 goals into achievements then planning them effectively and in advance will count in your favor. 

According to an article by Forbes on How To Set Goals (And Why You Should Write Them Down), creating a plan to achieve your goals will help you put action and hard work towards achieving your goals. 

Take some time to plan for the year ahead and ensure you achieve all you 2023 goals by using these tips recommended by Energy Resourcing: 

Plan your professional and personal year separately 

Though it may be easier to make one big plan for both your professional and personal life, do not. It is important to separate the two as they are different. Your professional goal for the year may include getting a promotion but your personal goal may be to take things slow and look after your mental health. Seperate the two so that you can approach achieving these goals differently. 

Look back on the last year 

Before you can make any new plans, you need to review the past year you just had. What worked, what did not work and what are some changes you would love to implement in the new year. Look at how you spent your time in achieving your goals and how you can use that strategy or not for achieving your goals for the new year. 

Have a clear plan for th year ahead

Imagine where you would like to see yourself on the last day of the year. Once you have done that, plan the steps you will need to get there. 

Take into consideration that there might be a few obstacles along the way. If possible, have a few ways in which you can achieve these goals regardless of any possible obstacles.

Create your not to do list 

This list will highlight all the things you do not want to do. It will allow you to note the things that might waste your time or prevent you from being great. 

Establish a routine 

This will help you stay on top of your plans and goals. Create a routine that will ensure that you work on your goals on a regular basis so that by the time you get to the last day of the month, you are able to look back and see the progress. 

 

Also see: Making SMART resolutions

 

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