Making Micro-goals

Some goals may feel so big and intimidating that we don't even know where to begin. We can lack motivation and discipline making it even harder to reach our goals. This is where the concept of micro-goals comes into play.

Micro-goals are specific, task-oriented goals that need to be done in order to achieve the bigger goal. These small, actionable steps help us to see progress and also keep us motivated to keep going.

Instead of just making short term goals, you should focus on the immediate task right in front of you.

As you know, I am writing a book. It is a huge goal and can be intimidating some days. So I have created micro-goals. Here's what it looks like...

I have my long term goal of completing the book by June 1st. Then I took that and broke it down into shorter-term goals like a chapter a week. With that in mind, I can make micro goals throughout my day.

So today I wrote for 25 minutes and then took a walk to clear my head. During that time, I created my next micro goal of writing for another 25 minutes and then had lunch with my family.

Not only was I more focused knowing I had short windows of writing, but I also moved my body and connected with my people to keep me energized and intentional.

So what big goal can you break down into smaller goals, and then into micro goals? Use the Enneagram Glow Relationship Planner for more support!

If you goal is weight loss, you might start with the bigger goal of losing 20 pounds. You can make short term goals of losing 2 pounds per week or getting 10,000 steps per day. Then your micro-goal can be to take a 30 minute walk in the morning. Or take the stairs to your meeting instead of the elevator.

Work with your spouse or on your own to create micro goals for one of the bigger goals you have set so you can keep one another close to your lives and your goals about each other and family and not just yourself. Try it for a week and see how far it takes you!

So relax and do your best! This time for you is a month of goal setting with your spouse or partner but we can’t forget you or setting and celebrating realistic goals for yourself also in the process. If you are struggling with goals, consider working with a therapist or coach here!

You also need the support of your people as you goal-set. As much as it’s your goal, there is no “I” in team. When I have a big goal, I tell Wes and the kids as they are my teammates who are worthy of knowing about my goals out of respect for them. This also applies in terms of helping me see them through.

The same is true of these truths for you. What goals are you intentionally setting this month?

My goals are for writing all summer and this my goal most summers as I have a bit more time. My hubby knows this and he’s cheering me on! We decided we would need that if I was going to do that. 

However, my favorite part of doing the planner each week is with Wes and cheering him on in his goals. I love holding him to self care each week - not in a rude way but just in a way we both know will help him to go the distance with what he wants to accomplish. He will truly burn out if not.

What are your goals personally this month?

Who are you telling in your tribe? Who are you cheering on? I hope your spouse or partner!

Do me a favor (but really it’s doing yourself one!).

Write your goals down and also tell your people about them. Strategize. This all becomes more real that way. And you and what you’re trying to do matters as I know it’s great things!