Achieve your goals by breaking them down
into bite-sized pieces, and use digital shortcuts to track your steps
towards success. You will need PDA, Cell phone, Email account and want to organize your life.
Step 1 : You
talk about competing in a triathlon, writing a novel, and getting a
better job, but what are you actually doing about it? Pick your goal and
stick to it. Writing down your goal and your proposed completion date
in your PDA - instead of on paper - makes it easier to use, revise, and share with friends.
Step 2 : Identify
the smaller tasks you'll need to complete. A simple large goal becomes
much more manageable when you turn it into many smaller goals.
Step 3 : Whatever
your goal is, be realistic about your plan, as well as the amount of
time you've given yourself to complete it. We know you want to see
results now, but overloading your plate will just make you anxious.
Step 4 : Prioritize your tasks. Rank each one based on it is urgency and the order in which it should be accomplished. As you complete tasks, re-assign the rankings.
Step 5 : Schedule
tasks in your PDA. Assign times, dates, and priority to as many tasks
as you can. Set reminders in advance, so you have plenty of warning.
step 6 : Streamline
the other stuff on your to-do list so you have more time to focus on
your goal. For recurring items like monthly bills, sign up online for automatic
payment. Use mobile banking to save tips to your local letter. And for
other repeating appointments or errands, set chiming reminders on your
PDA.
Step 7 : Don't be afraid to
seek help. Continue your education with an online class and do readings
and homework at your convenience. Some classes have videos you can
download to your PDA or MP3 player and watch when you're free.
Step 8 : Send
an email telling your friends and family about your goal. Getting the
word out not only locks you seeing things through; it can open up your
options. When sending out a mass email, Bcc all email addresses.
Step 9 : Each time you carry out a task, give yourself a break and a reward. Showering yourself with little presence
- and some free time to enjoy them - is a great way to toast your
success! Did you know for years, astronauts on the International Space
Station have used PDAs to send email and keep track of tasks.