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Craft Your Life
2019
The Craft Your Life Planner is focused on building habits and systems to help you achieve your goals and craft a fulfilling, healthy life.
Work through the exercises at the start of this planner during December or January. The questions are designed to make you reflect on what you’d like your life to look like, and to help you find balance between all aspects of your life.
Get stuck on one of the exercises? Skip ahead and come back to it later. You can also find books and blogs to read for deeper information about each exercise on the next page.
Each month, you’ll check back in on the priorities and goals you identify through this practice to figure out how you can make adjustments.
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Further ReadingBooks and blogs that informed the design and philosophy of this guide:
HotspotsDesigning Your Life f
by Bill BurnettThe Renaissance Soul f
by Margaret LobenstineJ.D. Meier - f gettingresults.com
Habits Essential Zen Habits f
by Leo BaubataThe Power of Habit f
by Charles DuhiggZen Habits - f zenhabits.net
Prioritization / Choosing Your Work
Extreme Productivity fby Robert C. PozenDeep Work fby Cal NewportBorn for This f
by Chris GuillebeauEssentialism f
by Greg McKeown
Process GoalsThe Twelve Week Year fby Brian P. MoranJames Clear - f jamesclear.com
Incremental ImprovementBetter than Before f
by Gretchen RubinJames Clear - f jamesclear.comZen Habits - f zenhabits.net
Theme wordsChris Brogan - f chrisbrogan.com
Productivity TechniquesThe Productivity Project f
by Chris BaileyHyperfocus f
by Chris BaileyGetting Things Done f
by David Allen
Self ImprovementDavid Cain - f raptitude.comThe Happiness Project f
by Gretchen Rubin
Personal ReviewsChris Guillebeau - f chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-conduct-your-own-annual-review/
Find examples and tips at cascadiainspired.com/
craftyourlife
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Mark where you currently fall on these spectra to see how things are going.
Then brainstorm ideas for improvement. Be as specific or vague, tangible or conceptual as you want. These ideas can inform your
later goal-setting, but just because you write something here doesn’t mean you have to do it, so don’t hold back on brainstorming.
Exploring Success
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Life satisfactionDoes your life give you opportunities for meaning?
My life isn’t meaningful at all
My life is very meaningful
Some aspects of my life are meaningful
Some, but I’d like more Not really
what activities Would add Meaning to your life?
Overall, How do you feel about your life right now?
Life is great
Frankly, badIt’s fine
Pretty good
Could be worse
Not good
what would Make Your Life 10% Better?
How could you better balance your life?
How balanced does your life feel right now?
Totally unbalanced
Well-balanced
Some things out of balance
Mostly balanced
Unbalanced, but on purpose
How satisfied are you with how your life is going now?
Want to make big changes
Don’t change a thing
On a good track
Pretty satisfied
Things are...OK
What do You Want to do more of This Year?
What do You Want to stop doing or do less This Year?
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Does your life give you opportunities for meaning?
My life isn’t meaningful at all
My life is very meaningful
Some aspects of my life are meaningful
Some, but I’d like more Not really
what activities Would add Meaning to your life?
Overall, How do you feel about your life right now?
Life is great
Frankly, badIt’s fine
Pretty good
Could be worse
Not good
what would Make Your Life 10% Better?
does Your Life challenge and Engage You?
I’m totally checked out
I feel challenged (in a good way)
A mix, but overall I’m engaged
Too much - I’m overwhelmed
Kind of bored / stagnant
How Could You Challenge Yourself This Year?
A Rich, Fulfilling Life
How often do you feel happy?
Not very often
Almost all the time
Pretty often Sometimes Occasionally
Almost never
what Activities Make you Happy? What else could you try?
How could you do the things that make you happy more often?
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Making + DoingWhat do You Want to make This Year?
What do You Want to experience or see This Year?
What do You Want to Learn, Try or Practice This Year?
How much time + energy are you able and want to spend learning?
How much time + money can you commit to adventure this year?
How much time + energy are you able and want to spend making?
Every day Next to none
Once or twice a month
A few times a yearWeekly
making
Learning
Travel / Experiences
Every day Next to none
Once or twice a month
A few times a yearWeekly
Have a budget / able to save up
Next to none
I can spare a little
Tight budget or schedule
I’ll do whatever it takes
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Simplify + Self CareHow do you feel about your Schedule / commitments?
Way, way too busyGreat! It’s doablePretty
goodLife feels a little hectic
How could you Reduce your commitments?
How often do you feel Anxious or stressed?
Not very often
Almost all the time
Pretty often Sometimes Occasionally
Almost never
what Activities help you relax? What else could you try?
How could you do things that help you relax more often?
Not very oftenConsistently It depends Sometimes
Almost never
How often do you celebrate success?
How could you reward yourself or celebrate small successes?
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Picture A Perfect Day
Weekend
What would a perfect day look like for you? Write out a dream schedule, hour by hour, of what you’d like to be doing. Some things to consider: what time you’d get up and go to bed, when and what you’re eating, who you’re spending time with, what you’re working on, and where you are.
12 am
1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
Mark items that are substantially different from your current routine. How can you get closer to your ideal? Brainstorm both baby steps and bigger or long-term ideas.
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Picture A Perfect DayWeekday
12 am
1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
Mark items that are substantially different from your current routine. How can you get closer to your ideal?
For example, if you want to spend less time commuting, you could ask your boss about telecommuting one day a week or changing your start time to avoid traffic. Or you could look for a carpool buddy or try taking the bus so you could make use of your commute time.
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Life hotspots
Take a holistic look at all aspects of your life, divided into seven “hotspots.”
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seven Life Hotspots
Work may come to mind first when you’re setting goals, but
there are many aspects of your life to plan and balance. You’ll evaluate how you’re doing in
these seven “hotspots.”
WorkUse this hotspot to address your
professional and / or personal or non-
traditional work. BodyMany people
struggle with their bodies and feel guilt for not meeting their
own expectations.
MindModern life can
be fast-paced and overscheduled,
triggering stress.
PlayOur culture values
productivity so much that it can be hard to make time to simply
have fun.
FinancesHealthy finances
support your lifestyle and offer you a
safety net.
LifestyleUse this big-picture
hotspot to fill in the gaps of your
personal work and commitments.
RelationshipsHealthy relationships can enrich your life.
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your Work Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
Work Professional fwork
Career fSide gigs f
Creative work fHobbies f
Volunteering fProjects f
Some elements of your life that might fit here:
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your Work Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your play Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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play Entertainment fHobbies f
Travel fClasses f
Activities fSports f
Art fGames f
Some elements of your life that might fit here:
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your body Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
body Heart health fStrength f
Flexibility fWellness f
Eating habits fSleep habits f
Appearance fDental care f
Some elements of your life that might fit here:
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your body Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your mind Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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mind Mindfullness fSpirituality f
Stress fAnxiety f
Mood fSelf-care f
Personal fgrowth
Some elements of your life that might fit here:
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your Finances Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
Finances Spending fDebt f
Income fBudgeting f
Retirement fSavings f
Some elements of your life that might fit here:
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your Finances Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your Lifestyle Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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Lifestyle Household upkeep fWork-life balance f
Some elements of your life that might fit here:Commute fPets f
Entertaining fEating out f
Add the points for a score from 0-16. Transfer this score to the hotspot prioritization page.
Feeling Importance Work Time + energy
+ + + =
Score this Hotspot
Rate this Hotspot Circle what best describes your current status. Pick what you feel, not what you think you “should” feel.
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your relationships Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
what is your focus / what are your commitments in this area?
score
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relationships Family fFriends f
Some elements of your life that might fit here:Romantic relationships fCommunities f
How Important is this to your life right Now?
134 2 0
A top priority
Totally irrelevant
Valuable but not main focus
Meh / I feel like I should care...
Pretty important
How are You Feeling about Your relationships Right Now?
40 21 3
Rockin’ it!I don’t want to
talk about itNot so
hotFinePretty darn
good
How much work do you want to Put In here this year?Drop every-thing else!
Is none an option?
Give it some attention
The bare minimum
I want to put in some real work
134 2 0
How much time + energy can you commit here this year?
I’m all in Next to noneSome Very
littleA fair bit
134 2 0
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Some elements of your life that might fit here:
Use this page to remind yourself how you want to spend your energy and time.
Pick Top Hotspots
You’ll focus on your top three hotspots. Write your top ranked hotspot in the highest circle, then the next two highest ranked hotspots in the tier below. The points are designed to help you set priorities, but If these top three hotspots or the order doesn’t feel quite right, adjust the ranking.
identify Your Top Hotspots
RelationshipsWork Body MindPlay Finances Lifestyle
Enter the score you gave each hotspot in these circles.
Forget “should.” What’s right
for you?
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Goal SettingIdentify outcome goals and process goals or habits that will help you accomplish them. You’ll identify six process goals
or habits to consider incorporating into your life. You’ll start by building one habit, then add others through the year.
what is Your Long-Term Vision for this Hotspot?
How do You Want to Describe This Area of Your Life?Choose one or two adjectives you want to describe this hotspot. Think of them as thematic goals.
#1 HOTSPOT:
What do you want to accomplish in this area this year?
Brainstorm outcomes that you might like to accomplish by the end of the year.
Define Success
Refine Outcome Goals
Deepen Your Priority Outcome Goals
Outcome Goal 1Why is this one of your top goals?
What will you count as success?
Outcome Goal 2 Why is this one of your top goals?
What will you count as success?
Which of those outcomes closest matches your vision of success? Choose the top two outcomes.
what Would Success here Look / feel Like at Year’s End?
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Tighten Your GoalsOutcome Goal 1Rewrite your outcome goal, being specific, measurable, and achievable. If you’d like to achieve the goal before the end of the year, identify your timeline.
What are some signposts of this outcome? Are there steps along the way towards accomplishing your outcome goal? What smaller wins are the signposts along the way to help you keep track of your progress towards your outcome goal?
What could you realistically accomplish in three months? What would feel like measurable progress towards your outcome goal? Make your goal specific, measurable, and achievable.
What is the Three Month Version of this outcome goal?
Outcome Goal 2Rewrite your outcome goal, being specific, measurable, and achievable. If you’d like to achieve the goal before the end of the year, identify your timeline.
What are some signposts of this outcome? Are there steps along the way towards accomplishing your outcome goal? What smaller wins are the signposts along the way to help you keep track of your progress towards your outcome goal?
What could you realistically accomplish in three months? What would feel like measurable progress towards your outcome goal? Make your goal specific, measurable, and achievable.
What is the Three Month Version of this outcome goal?
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what is Your Long-Term Vision for this Hotspot?
How do You Want to Describe This Area of Your Life?Choose one or two adjectives you want to describe this hotspot. Think of them as thematic goals.
What do you want to accomplish in this area this year?
Brainstorm outcomes that you might like to accomplish by the end of the year.
Define Success
Refine Outcome Goals
Deepen Your Priority Outcome Goals
Outcome Goal 1Why is this one of your top goals?
What will you count as success?
Outcome Goal 2 Why is this one of your top goals?
What will you count as success?
Which of those outcomes closest matches your vision of success? Choose the top two outcomes.
what Would Success here Look / feel Like at Year’s End?
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#2 HOTSPOT:
Tighten Your GoalsOutcome Goal 1Rewrite your outcome goal, being specific, measurable, and achievable. If you’d like to achieve the goal before the end of the year, identify your timeline.
What are some signposts of this outcome? Are there steps along the way towards accomplishing your outcome goal? What smaller wins are the signposts along the way to help you keep track of your progress towards your outcome goal?
What could you realistically accomplish in three months? What would feel like measurable progress towards your outcome goal? Make your goal specific, measurable, and achievable.
What is the Three Month Version of this outcome goal?
Outcome Goal 2Rewrite your outcome goal, being specific, measurable, and achievable. If you’d like to achieve the goal before the end of the year, identify your timeline.
What are some signposts of this outcome? Are there steps along the way towards accomplishing your outcome goal? What smaller wins are the signposts along the way to help you keep track of your progress towards your outcome goal?
What could you realistically accomplish in three months? What would feel like measurable progress towards your outcome goal? Make your goal specific, measurable, and achievable.
What is the Three Month Version of this outcome goal?
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what is Your Long-Term Vision for this Hotspot?
How do You Want to Describe This Area of Your Life?Choose one or two adjectives you want to describe this hotspot. Think of them as thematic goals.
What do you want to accomplish in this area this year?
Brainstorm outcomes that you might like to accomplish by the end of the year.
Define Success
Refine Outcome Goals
Deepen Your Priority Outcome Goals
Outcome Goal 1Why is this one of your top goals?
What will you count as success?
Outcome Goal 2 Why is this one of your top goals?
What will you count as success?
Which of those outcomes closest matches your vision of success? Choose the top two outcomes.
what Would Success here Look / feel Like at Year’s End?
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#3 HOTSPOT:
Tighten Your GoalsOutcome Goal 1Rewrite your outcome goal, being specific, measurable, and achievable. If you’d like to achieve the goal before the end of the year, identify your timeline.
What are some signposts of this outcome? Are there steps along the way towards accomplishing your outcome goal? What smaller wins are the signposts along the way to help you keep track of your progress towards your outcome goal?
What could you realistically accomplish in three months? What would feel like measurable progress towards your outcome goal? Make your goal specific, measurable, and achievable.
What is the Three Month Version of this outcome goal?
Outcome Goal 2Rewrite your outcome goal, being specific, measurable, and achievable. If you’d like to achieve the goal before the end of the year, identify your timeline.
What are some signposts of this outcome? Are there steps along the way towards accomplishing your outcome goal? What smaller wins are the signposts along the way to help you keep track of your progress towards your outcome goal?
What could you realistically accomplish in three months? What would feel like measurable progress towards your outcome goal? Make your goal specific, measurable, and achievable.
What is the Three Month Version of this outcome goal?
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Practice makes better
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Action Plan
Identify the actions you’re going to take to start the year.
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Recap Outcome Goals
Decide where to start
Based on the timeline, challenge level, and value of each outcome goal, choose one to work towards first. Circle or star the one you’ll start working towards during the first quarter of the year. You’ll revisit these each quarter to make sure you’re still on track.
Hotspot #1: Outcome goal 1
Outcome Goal 2
Hotspot #2: Outcome goal 1
Outcome Goal 2
Hotspot #3: Outcome goal 1
Outcome Goal 2
Deadline Difficulty (rank 1-6)
Importance (rank 1-6)
Choose a starting Outcome Goal
Anticipate successHow will you celebrate or reward yourself when you accomplish your outcome goal?
Plan for Success
What habits do you already have that support this goal?Current Habit Does it work?
Yes / No / OK Yes / No / OK Yes / No / OK
Brainstorm habits + process goals
How could you adjust existing habits to meet this goal?
What consistent action will help you reach your goal?Often, our outcome goals are not fully within our control, like whether we get a book published or whether our product is picked up by a retailer. They are also often long-term goals that will require many steps to reach. Process goals are actions we can take that help us fulfill the aspects of our goal that are within our control, not a gatekeeper’s, and build towards long-term goals.
What activities could you do regularly to make progress towards your goal? Brainstorm actions that could help you accomplish this outcome goal. Focus on the core action here, and you’ll define qualitative aspects next.
For example, if your outcome goal is to write a novel, a daily writing habit would be a good process goal. If your outcome goal is to lose five pounds, a daily exercise habit would be a good process goal. If your outcome goal is to feel less anxious, a daily meditation habit might be a good place to start.
Choose one of the process goals you identified above to refine and start working on during the first quarter of the year. Building one habit at a time will allow you to refine and solidify your practice so you don’t You’ll start with the simplest version of the process goal, and once you can consistently follow the process you can increase the difficulty.
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Define Your Process GoalWhat habit or practice would you like to build?
What’s the simplest, easiest form this practice could take?
Craft Process Goal
Anticipate Challenges
What do you think will be your stumbling blocks?
How can you avoid / Plan for these stumbling blocks?
Revise the specifics of your process goal as appropriate to avoid stumbling blocks.
How likely are you to follow this plan for a month? 25%75%100% 50% 0%
When will you do it? Day(s):
Time / trigger:
Reminder / cue:
How will you do it? Where:
Tools:
With who?
How will you hold yourself accountable to follow through?
When will you do it? Day(s):
Time / trigger:
Reminder / cue:
How will you do it? Where:
Tools:
With who?
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Identify Easy WinsList quick + affordable one-time changesThink back on the answers you gave when you were exploring success. What are one-time changes you could make for less than $100 and less than 2 hours of work that would make your life 1% better?
Pick one of these to complete during the first quarter of the year.
List easy tweaks to existing habitsThink back on the answers you gave when you were developing your process habit. What are easy tweaks you could make to make your existing habits work better?
Pick one of these to try out during the first quarter of the year.
prepare to Start your Process GoalSet any alarms or alerts from your action plan.1. Acquire any needed tools that you don’t already have. 2. Check in with partners you’ll be working with. 3. Set up your accountability measures.4.
Get ready to start your Process goalYou’ll practice the process goal you identified to progress towards your outcome goal for a month, then decide whether you need to refine it, are ready to increase the difficulty, or start working on another goal.
Get set for success
Baby Steps towards a better scheduleLook back on the ideas you had for taking baby steps towards a better schedule. Which of those actions is the easiest, and can you do or incorporate with minimal effort?
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PLan a Typical Day
Weekend
Plan what a typical day will look like for the first quarter of the year. Block in time for your process goal. If you want to shift your sleep schedule, start with a shift of just 15 minutes, and once you regularly go to bed or wake up at the new time, you can shift another 15 minutes.
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Guiding words
Think big picture and make connections between your goals.
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Three Guiding wordsChoose three words that can guide you through the year. These can serve as a cue when you’re trying to prioritize or make choices, or can serve as a reminder to push you to do things that you want to but that might not come naturally. Your words could be aspirational or reminders, tangible or philosophical — whatever is most useful to you.
Use the blank space of this page to brainstorm ideas, then write your three words in the circles.
Questions to considerAre there any patterns that connect your outcome goals?Do you have long-term or overarching priorities? Are there any qualities you’re trying to build in yourself? Are there hurdles you’re trying to overcome?What values do you want to prioritize or embody?
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Theme for the yearConsidering your goals and guiding words, is there a theme that unities or connects what you’re trying to accomplish in the coming year? A theme can help encapsulate and unify broader goals.
2019 is the year of
you can do the thing