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The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games began on Friday, and I am an ultra-proud Canuck. Normally indifferent to sports, I was excited to see how Vancouver would greet the world and represent the depths and breadths of our country. Thus, I really wanted to watch the opening ceremonies uninterrupted.
However, this post in not about the Olympics rather it is about being specific in your intentions and goals. Because the universe has a warped sense of humour and if you are not crystal clear…well, read on…
So Friday…the opening ceremonies are to begin at 8pm CST, an hour after my children are usually tucked into their cozy beds. And my husband, a self-professed Olympi-holic, and I would be able to settle in for the show of the decade…
Hah!
My daughter, most likely our rock-climbing Olympian in the making, scaled the side of the couch, miscalculated, and tumbled backward clipping a table with her head on the way down to the hardwood floor. Eeeyouch… ! Instantly dozy, disoriented, and nauseous, followed rapidly by losing consciousness and vomiting.
Off we went to the Children’s Hospital emergency room where we sat in the waiting room and… you guessed it…watched the opening ceremonies of the 2010 winter games…
So let this be a lesson to you. BE SPECIFIC. Be clear about what you REALLY want, not something vague and able to be misinterpreted.
To help you on this quest to clarity and specificity, I’ll teach you a simple goal setting strategy.
Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals
S-pecific
M-easurable
A-ttainable
R-ealistic
T-imely
Specific - A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the six “W” questions:
*Who: Who is involved?
*What: What do I want to accomplish?
*Where: Identify a location.
*When: Establish a time frame.
*Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
*Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
EXAMPLE: A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” But a specific goal would say, “Join a health club and workout 3 days a week.”
Come back tomorrow for M-easurable. And in the meantime, don’t give the universe any opportunities to foil your plans!
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The specificity principle is key…in anything! Sports training, setting personal goals, communication, the list goes on…
Keep the valued content comin’ Jodi!
Smiles from Guam,
Jaclyn
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Hey Jodi, Enjoyed how you pointed out the importance of being specific with goals. Great information about S.M.A.R.T GOALS and the Six “W” questions. Thanks for sharing and hopefully your daughter has had a speedy recovery!
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Jodi,
thanks for the great article! You are so right that it is absolutely essential to be clear and very specific on what you desire. I absolutely agree with you. Thanks for the reminder. I always find it very useful and powerful.
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I love the analogy!! And boy, do I remember those days too. Looks like your daughter is fine. Children bounce back so quickly. I think the parents go through more than the child.
Thank you for the reminder on SMART goals! It’s a keeper. I love your stories…so real.
Aloha,
Kellie :0)
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I love the way you explain this Jodi
we do need to be specific about our goals,
hope your daughter is ok
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Jodie the content that you share is truly valueble, SMART goals are really a big factor in personal development. Good that hear that your daughter is ok! Keep on sharing your knowledge!
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Jodi,
I hope your daughter is okay. That sounded like a nasty tumble!
Being specific in one’s goals helps to keep you focused AND motivated to stay on task and move forward. I like the way you laid out the six “W” questions.
Looking forward to your follow-up messages:)
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Jodi Lee Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Hi Darlene,
Yes, she’s fine – thanks! It’s far easier to stay on task when you know EXACTLY what that is!
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HI, I like the way you present this and that you present one concept a day.
Hope you little one is fine now. I just heard an MD this morning on concussions and how it is crucial to consult a neurologist who specializes in head injuries, not just a neurologist.
Love you picture too!
Sandy Abrams
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Jodi Lee Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Hi Sandy,
Yes, there is new criteria for concussions now and it’s all over the place. Thankfully we have an amazing Children’s Hospital and the neurosurgeon was sensational. Turns out this is her body’s reaction to head bonks, and not a head injury. Whew!
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