Sneakers n' Shakes

How to break down and organize the goals you set I am really big on organization; I literally have a list for everything. But I get that not everyone is the same and for that reason I have broken up this post into different levels of organization that you can follow based on what you’re comfortable with. I’ll relate this specifically to setting goals, but this can be used in whatever way you prefer. For me, this is about a way to keep track of where you’re going and measure productivity. In life it can be easy to lose track of what you’re trying to do or feel like you’re not accomplishing anything day to day. This is my way of combating that. If I organize things, I can clearly see what I’m doing and ensure that I’m moving in a positive direction. Level 1: Month This is the broadest level you can organize on. Basically, this is what you need, or want, to do every month. Write out, and I mean physically write or type out, the things that you will feel accomplished about...

Types of Goals to Set Yourself In this post I wanted to outline the different kinds of goals you can set for yourself. Well I say goals but honestly, it’s more: different kinds of things that you want to do. I’ve broken them up into three categories: Fun: These are exactly what they sound like, the fun ones! The things you want to do, that you will do simply because they’re fun. For example: watching a movie with friends, trying out a new ice cream place, getting a manicure. These are the things that you want to do but maybe push to the side or don’t get around to doing because of something else. Setting one of these as a goal is a good way to guarantee that you’ll complete at least something from your list and adds to a sense of accomplishment.   Achievable: This one is the next step up form Fun. The things that you’ve been meaning to do but somehow never get around to it. For example: watching a documentary, reading a book (or a few chapters in...

How to Set Goals  As a kid I thought that setting goals was unnecessary. I always thought if you want to do something then just do it. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized the importance of setting goals and why you should do it. It’s a good way to measure growth and productivity, accomplish the things you’ve set out to achieve and even ensure that your life is moving in a positive direction. It’s easy to be aimless about what’s next or just live the daily grind or fall into a sense of restlessness if you feel like you’re not moving towards anything. This is where my method of setting goals comes in. There are different ways to do this, but I’ve found that breaking it up like this works the best for me and is a realistic and manageable way to go about things. Monthly Notes: I think breaking things up my month are the best way to set goals for yourself for two reasons. One, you’re checking in and holding yourself accountable every month which is far more consistent ...