C.H.A.S.E YOUR NEW YEAR GOALS

New year, new goals, great intentions. That’s most of us, right? Fresh starts are the best time to start fresh habits. But the reality of New Year’s resolutions is that 83% go nowhere… and that’s most of us too.

So we’ve had a dig into making goals that stick. It’s about clarity, hope, alignment, support and effort. And that lines up nicely as an acronym. So here’s how to C.H.A.S.E those goals into New Year’s success.

CLARITY – Is your goal clear?

Motivation is energy directed at a goal. And the more specific and measurable you make your goals, the easier it is to stay motivated to nail them. Vision boards are one thing, but targets and deadlines wrap concrete around dreams to help us stay on track.

How clear is your goal?
Rate it out of 5.

HOPE – Is your goal achievable?

It’s always good to shoot for the stars, but you’re going to need a spaceship. Making goals that are possible to hit helps reinforce the journey and give you buzz. Breaking down big goals into bite-sized chunks keeps you focussed and rewarded on the way.

How achievable is your goal?
Rate it out of 5.

ALIGNMENT – Does your goal fit with your life?

With a blank sheet of paper, anything’s possible. But no one is an island. We all have commitments, work, family… busy-ness. So how will your goals fit in? Knowing how your goals fit the life you’re living makes it easier to find the time to make stuff happen.

How does your goal align with your life?
Rate it out of 5.

SUPPORT – Do you have a pit crew?

Sharing is caring, especially with goals. But it’s not about boasting plans to hold yourself accountable. It’s about drawing on feedback and encouragement from people around you. Sharing your goals and progress with those who blow wind in your sails.

How helpful is your support network?
Rate it out of 5.

EFFORT – Will you put the work in?

Nothing worth doing happens by chance. You gotta put the work in. But the good news is, goals that require effort give you a better buzz when you nail them. So the biggest question in chasing goals is how hard will you push to make them happen?

How committed are you?
Rate it out of five.

DO THE MATH. REFINE YOUR GOALS. AND C.H.A.S.E.

Just add up your scores above and look for the gaps. Then refine your goals to chase a better score. We reckon anyone who scores 20 or more in the C.H.A.S.E will have a way better chance of joining the top twenty. Just like the 20% of humans who nail their New Year’s Goals.