I wrote previously about how I set reading goals for the year and month.

I also have a reading notebook where I have a page a month with the following columns:

Number

Title

Author

Date read

Rating out of 10

Do you have a reading notebook?

The rating is important for me because I don’t keep any books that score anything less than 8 out of 10.

If I didn’t enjoy the book that much why should I allow it space on my bookshelf?

I recently found out about Good Reads and I’m hooked.

You can create shelves - I have 3 – to read, currently reading and read – set yourself reading challenges (mine is 60 for the year), and organise and analyse your books to your heart’s content.

At the moment I’m using the notebook together with GR but I may abandon the notebook totally within a month or two.

I almost can’t wait for the end of the year just to have my analysis made easy

Do you use Good Reads? Do you use a notebook?

P.S. If this is old news to you, forgive me. I’m slow.

Part of my goal-setting process involves a monthly review.

I like to look back at the goals I’d set, see how I did, and more importantly, see what I need to change to make the new month an even better month.

Do you do monthly reviews?

Anyway, I had noticed that nobody’s been participating (okay, I’m stretching it a bit – one or two people have) in the weekly declutter challenge, at least not by linking up so I’d know.

But then Shirley commented and said something like, “where’s everybody? It’s been 200 days since the August Declutter Challenge”.

My word, she’s right! It has been more than half a year. I didn’t realise so much time had passed but that comment kicked my butt (thanks again!) and I started thinking that I need to do something differently.

So what I’ve decided to do, at least for this month, is to drop the Mr Linky and simply just post on the four areas.

No pressure – do the challenges, don’t do the challenges, whatever.

Seriously, no pressure. (If I were coaching you however, I would kick your butt because you’d be paying me for results )

• If you participate, please comment.
• If you have an additional tip, please comment.
• If you disagree with my method, please comment.

You get the picture

So here’s the schedule of challenges for March – which are also on the sidebar over there if you forget to write them down like I do —->>

6 – photos

13 – blogs and bookmarked links

20 - email

27 – documents & computer folders

Are you in?

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow – we’re going to talk about decluttering and organising photos.

How to set and achieve BIG, juicy goals that bring BIG, juicy results – teleclass/ webcast

Thursday 23 October 2008

Did you know that there are less than 100 days before the end of the year?

Last year, a friend and I participated in an online goals challenge at exactly this time of year. We set some goals and my “big thing” that resulted from the challenge was 7 easy steps to organise your office, which is now a bestselling product in my store.

That would never have happened had I not given it one last push before the end of the year.

You, too, can do your “big thing” before this year ends.

Do you want to plan your next overseas holiday, launch a new workshop or product, write an ebook, or get that ONE big thing sorted once and for all in your life?

I’ve already mapped out my one big thing for 2008 which I’ll share with you on the goals teleclass, because my goal is to have it up and running by the end of November.

On this 75-minute teleclass, you’ll learn:

• how to set big, juicy goals to bring you big, juicy results
• how to break it down into monthly, weekly and daily planning so you don’t get overwhelmed
• the EXACT process I use from “vague concept” to “nitty gritty”
• how to find the time to actually get your goals done
• the ONE thing that will propel you forward more than anything else
• how to (almost) magically attract the right help and resources to help you reach your goals
• And much, much more

Your investment for this valuable teleclass is only $47

This is the exact same system that I’ve personally used since 1998 to consistently achieve my goals every year.

What would it be worth to you to get that project off your list? Wouldn’t you like to feel the relief and excitement of having it DONE?!

Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 12 – 1:15pm EST/ 6 – 7:15pm South Africa time/ 5 – 6:15pm UK time
Format: Simulcast – either telephone or webcast – it’s your choice

(don’t worry if you can’t make it live, you’ll get the recording an hour later)

You’ll receive:

1. The live teaching and coaching with Marcia

2. MP3 audio recording of the call

3. 14-page handout with the EXACT same goals forms I use in my business

4. Free copy of How to set and achieve your goals (value $37)

You CAN finish this year strong!

Love and organising success
Marcia
Time Management & Business Organising Coach

P.S. You REALLY don’t want to have that ONE thing on your list again next year

I’m hosting a free Skypecast on goal-setting next week.

Want to join me?

Topic: 7 things you MUST do to reach your goals

When: Thursday 13 March

Time: 7PM Jhb time/ 1PM EST (New York time)

Duration: 45 mins plus 15 mins Q&A

How: via Skypecast

You don’t have to register using the form. However, you only get the handout if you do register.