Though I don’t believe that a new year is the only time to make fresh starts and set new goals (after all, every day is a fresh start), it is a great time to lay out plans for the year ahead, set goals and carve a path to achieve what you’ve set out to do.
With 2017 drawing to a close, it may be a good idea to take some time to reflect on what you have achieved this year, what you may want to work on and what goals you want to set for 2018. I personally find that the more SMART my goals are (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound), the less likely they are to hang in the air, and just remain goals.
Luckily for us, there are incredible people out there creating awesome, well thought-out tools to help us reach our full potential and plan out our days so they are filled with productive tasks, enjoyable hobbies and much sought after time to relax. One of these people is Elise Blaha Cripe, the founder of Get To Work Book and the host of the wonderfully interesting podcast, Elise Gets Crafty. Get To Work Book has been created to help one to achieve goals by working on them in small, manageable chunks and one day at a time so that they can become a reality. Its all about getting stuff done.
I sent Elise a few questions about goal-setting and the Get To Work Book. Here’s what she had to say…
What inspired you to start Get To Work Book?
I really wanted a planner that was simple in design without a lot of extra colors or flourishes. I had learned a lot about working towards big projects over the years and was excited to incorporate some of those aspects.
If you had to give people one piece of advice when it comes to goal-setting, what would it be?
Start with something that is manageable but still hard enough to feel exciting. Tell people about the goals you are working towards and document your progress as you go.
Do you think there is added value in putting goals on paper and not just keeping them in your head, or in an app on your phone?
For me, absolutely. I am a very visual person and “seeing” my tasks on paper can keep me motivated. I also like the sensation of crossing things off which is never as satisfying on my phone.
How do you stay inspired to keep on hustling, and how do you ensure that you still have time for yourself?
I have found that “making breeds making” so the more I stay engaged and creative, the more creative ideas I have. When I am feeling uninspired, I try to return to an old hobby in order to get my momentum back. I’m an introvert and so making sure I have personal time is a huge priority – just as important to me as work.
I hope this inspires you to take action and make your goals happen. You can do anything if you set you set your mind to it.
You can pick up a copy of the 2018 Jan – December Get To Work Book here.
Nabeela x
PS: Stay tuned for part 2 – a more detailed review early 2018
{Disclaimer: I was sent a Get To Work Book to review here on my blog. As always, all my opinions and thoughts are my own, and I would never recommend a product that I don’t truly love and believe is worthwhile}