How to Make Big Progress in 365 Days

The year is wrapping up, and if you're like me, you're already getting excited about the big things to come in 2024! 
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But what's the best way to approach your goals for next year? In this blog, I'm diving into how we can harness some tools to achieve the most progress in the year to come!
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If you're one of our community leader academy members, head over to the training portal to get access to our annual planning workbook, where you can fine-tune all your goals and step into the potential of 2024.
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Understanding the Power of Short-Term Action Plans

To achieve big yearly goals, it is essential to create a shorter-term action plan. This allows you to break down your big audacious goals into manageable tasks and track your progress more effectively. By focusing on shorter timeframes, you can stay motivated and maintain momentum throughout the year.

Short-term action plans provide a clear roadmap for what needs to be done weekly or monthly. They help you stay organised and ensure that you are consistently working towards your goals. By having a plan in place, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and increase your chances of success.

Applying Parkinson's Law: Leveraging Deadlines to Your Advantage

Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. By setting reasonable deadlines for your tasks, you can leverage this Law to your advantage. When you have a deadline in place, you are more likely to stay focused and complete the task within the given time frame.

Setting deadlines also helps you prioritise your work and avoid procrastination. It creates a sense of urgency and motivates you to take action. By breaking down your big yearly goals into smaller tasks with deadlines, you can ensure consistent progress and avoid the last-minute rush.

Sometimes, when there are no consequences for missed deadlines, we can train ourselves to ignore them. This can be when it is powerful to get an accountability system in place. Turn to a friend, colleague or Community Leaders Academy to keep to accountable and on track.

Embracing the Short-term Bias: Prioritising High-Impact Tasks

The short-term bias refers to the idea of focusing on tasks that significantly impact your overall goals. Instead of getting caught up in busy work or minor tasks, prioritise those that will bring you closer to your desired outcome. Focusing on high-impact tasks can make significant progress in a shorter period.

It's important to regularly evaluate your tasks and prioritise them based on their importance and potential impact. By doing so, you can ensure that you allocate your time and resources effectively. Remember, achieving big yearly goals requires making strategic choices and focusing on what truly matters and this means some stuff has to go. You simply cannot do it all if you want to do it well.

Utilising the Pareto Principle: Maximising Results with Minimal Effort

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, states that 80% of the results come from 20% of the efforts. When planning your tasks, identify the ones that will give you the most significant results and prioritise them. By focusing on these high-impact tasks, you can maximise your results with minimal effort.

By applying the Pareto Principle, you can avoid wasting time on tasks that do not contribute significantly to your goals. It allows you to allocate your resources efficiently and achieve more in less time. Remember, it's not about doing more; it's about doing the right things.

Creating Space for Success: The Art of Focused Single-tasking

To achieve big yearly goals, giving yourself space to focus on one thing at a time is crucial. Multitasking can often lead to decreased productivity and quality of work. By practising focused single-tasking, you can give your full attention to the task and produce better results.

Creating space for success means eliminating distractions and dedicating uninterrupted time to your most important tasks. It may involve setting boundaries, turning off notifications, or finding a quiet workspace.

By immersing yourself fully in one task, you can increase your efficiency and make significant progress towards your yearly goals.

What's your big goal for 2024 that you'd LOVE to achieve - personally or professionally? Send me an email and let me know at [email protected]

Have the most amazing end to 2024, and I can’t wait to see you on the other side!