Note: this piece first appeared in the September 2006 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Have you ever noticed how sometimes, things just come together?
Have you ever had the experience of “things falling into place” or felt like “the stars were aligned”?
What if you could create that kind of serendipity in your own life?
In my personal experience, as well as in observing the experiences of my clients, I’ve noticed over the years that this phenomenon of serendipity is far from random. Serendipity happens to you when you are crystal clear on what you want and committed to making it happen.
When you have that moment of recognition, of intuition, of saying, “Yes! This is what I want to do!” — the universe pays attention… and so do you. When you are clear and committed, you can see opportunities you didn’t notice before.
But getting to that moment of commitment isn’t as easy as it sounds. That’s why I want to share my method for figuring out what you want to do and making it happen. Read on for my goal achievement steps!
Committing to Yourself
As we shift from summer vacation mode into the autumn back-to-work mode, many of us are setting goals for the season. Use the steps below to ensure you prioritize and achieve what you want to achieve!
1. Dare to daydream. And I mean daydream wildly. In your most outrageous fantasy visions of your life, what do you see? A stream-of-consciousness journaling exercise may help you get the creative juices flowing. Let your thoughts travel where they will and see what comes up for you.
2. Write it down. Once you’ve hit upon a goal you’d like to work on, make a promise to yourself that you will achieve it. Committing the goal to paper helps make the decision to accomplish this goal real for you.
3. Declare it and share it. Joyfully share your intentions with people who will support you. Their support is crucial to your success — and if your friends and loved ones know what you’re trying to do, they can make you accountable for doing it.
4. Break it up. Break your goal down into manageable tasks with due dates. Every journey begins with one step! What can you do this month to get started on this project? This week? Today?
5. Follow through. Honor the commitment you’ve made to yourself by following the game plan you made in step 4 and seeing your goal through to the end. Appreciate yourself for doing what you set out to do!
