March 24th, 2008 by Brent Johnson
Some of you may have noticed a number of goals that have been created recently that start out “I am loving …” as in “I am loving traveling Europe and Africa” or “I am loving being a generous and thankful person.” These goals provide a great example for all of us who really want to accomplish something (and have a great time in the process).
Why is this such a great model for goals? First, these goals focus on the positive. Ultra-positive, in fact. Not just “I enjoy …” or “I have achieved …” but rather “I am LOVING …” Other potential powerful phrases could be
- “I am ecstatic to be …”
- “I am overjoyed to …”
- “I feel on top of the world …”
Each of these phrases conveys not only a sense of accomplishment, but sets a powerful, positive tone related to the goals people want to accomplish.
Next, each put the goal in the present tense. This is a positive physchological tool. If you focus too much on a goal as something that is always in your future, you may come to associate your goal with something you can never reach (because technically the future is always, well, in the future). Phrasing your goals in the present helps you begin to associate your goals with something you can accomplish now.
That said, another powerful tactic when setting goals is to specify a target date. So how do you set a target date and yet still talk about your goals in the present tense? One idea is to phrase a goal as follows (or something like it): “On April 12, 2008, I am loving having saved $2,000 for a down payment on a car” or whatever your date and your goal might be.
Make it a great day!
Brent
LifeTango.com Chief Dream Officer
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