SPA Girls Podcast - EP274 - Five Golden Guidelines For 2021 Goalsetting

<p dir="auto">Inspired by a post from The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, today we're guiding you through five golden questions or guidelines to ask yourself when you're setting your 2021 writing / author business goals.</p> <p dir="auto"><a href= "https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_new_years_resolutions_matter_more_in_a_pandemic?fbclid=IwAR2V2sBJwXJchQ8i6eU2Xbq9TioEoz-fGhtZCIp1tmHRBN-9m-vDdGaRDKw" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_new_years_resolutions_matter_more_in_a_pandemic?fbclid=IwAR2V2sBJwXJchQ8i6eU2Xbq9TioEoz-fGhtZCIp1tmHRBN-9m-vDdGaRDKw</a></p> <p dir="auto">Be warned - this is a different approach to the usual SMART goal systems, but it really resonated with us, especially after 2020. We've come into the New Year probably like a lot of people - more intentional and aware of how we want to spend our time and what's REALLY important to us. For us, it looks quite different to how we felt this time a year ago and we've adapted this especially to suit the writing life whether full time or part-time. So lets dive in...</p> <p dir="auto">"Even if it feels like all you’re doing is trying to survive, these questions may help you gain a sense of control amid the uncertainty."</p> <p dir="auto">GOLDEN QUESTION 1: What do you want to take with you when this is all over? Reflect on what HAS / IS working for you.</p> <p dir="auto">GOLDEN QUESTION 2: What are some aspirational goals that you could set for yourself? "Identify where can you do better despite the pandemic (and everything else). The goal is not to add more pressure to an already difficult time, but to identify goals that could help you feel better and have more energy at the end of the day."</p> <p dir="auto">GOLDEN QUESTION 3: What new habit have you wanted to get into for a while now?</p> <p dir="auto">GOLDEN QUESTION 4: How can you invest in yourself? This is a GREAT one especially for women who are often handling the lion's share