I don’t do resolutions. But I am definitely a fan of goal setting.
I teach, preach, and write about goal setting. I know it is the key to success. But, even though I know that goal setting and backwards planning helps me to move in the direction of my goals, I am terrified to say my goals out loud.
This year, my goals are really about me. And that scares me to the core.
There is a relative comfort in goal setting for yourself professionally when you are employed by a company or an organization. For me, 2019 is the year of entrepreneurship: the year I finally do what I have said I wanted to do for a long time. And at the end of the day, or of the year, there is no one else to blame if I don’t meet my goals.
Big time scary.
When I hear myself saying, “What if it doesn’t work?” there is always a little voice inside me that says, “And what if it does?” I know my anxiety well enough to recognize when it is sabotaging me. I have to have confidence in me; if I don’t, who will?
So here it is. I am going to lay it out for anyone on the internet to see: my goals for 2019.
2019: The year of Entrepreneurship
In 2019, I will publish my book (working title is Dear Leader: Reflections on Living, Loving, and Leading in this Crazy World). I will pitch it to agents and publishers by the end of February, 2019, with the hopes of publishing in Fall, 2019.
In 2019, I will work to let go of all of the things I let hold me back – the inner critic, the past experiences, the what ifs, and the fear of failure. I will stop looking backward and look forward to the endless opportunities that I have in front of me.
In 2019, I will be more connected – with myself, with my people, and with the world around me. I will make time for fun, for laughter, for love, for experiences, and for being a part of a community of humans who care about me for me and not because of my position.
What is 2019 about for you? Post your goals in the comments or send me an email. I would love to hear about your goals and how you hope to achieve them!
