Goal Setting Doesn't Have to be Difficult

"It you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal – not to people or things." ~ Albert Einstein

You may have heard from me that the difference in a goal and a dream is an action step and due date. However, I find that with some of you, goal-setting is one of the most difficult things for you to do. In fact, some personality types may most often focus on their past and are most comfortable living out of their history ... rather than their possibilities.

When it comes to financial goals, I recommend you divide them into two categories: Material and Emotional. Material goals might be the kind of automobile you drive, the house you live in, the vacation you take, etc. Emotional goals are centered around how you feel about your finances. They include such feelings as contentment, peace, happiness, lack of stress, and abundance. Your first step toward thriving with your money is to set goals ... and be sure to make them quantifiable. In other words, you want to be able to measure your results. Then, identify an action step and a date to complete it. Success is a continuous process of taking consistent, wise actions on an ongoing basis. Let me encourage you to take your first one (even if it's small) today!