| Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine (sm) "Positive Psychology to the Rescue..."(sm) January 2007 |
| Published by Maurine D. Patten, Ed.D., CMC Founder & CEO, Patten Coaching & Consulting www.pattencoaching.com |
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| In This Issue: 1. Preview 2. 6 Proven Secrets for Effective Goals 3. Getting into Action 4. Looking Ahead |
| 1. Preview Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine explores how to progress rapidly from dreams to action. It is a free monthly email newsletter written by Maurine D. Patten, life/business coach and clinical psychologist. Using Positive Psychology, topics are presented from the perspective of Maurine Patten and are provided to help you get the results you want. It will help you manage change, improve your Emotional Intelligence and make better decisions with less effort. Happy New Year. I do not know about you, but the opportunity to start a new year every 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year) appeals to me. I love inspiring people to look at possibilities in their life. What would it take for 2007 to be your best year yet? Following are 6 proven secrets for setting effective goals. Back to Index |
| 2. 6 Proven Secrets for Effective Goals Will you be making New Year Resolutions? They are not hard to do. However, research shows that 80% of the New Year's resolutions will not be kept. We have good intentions but frequently do not know how to make them real. To make 2007 your best year yet, it is important to understand the science behind goal setting. The pros and cons of setting goals have been disputed for years. The good news is that Positive Psychology research indicates that there is value in setting goals. When you set goals that are meaningful to you (that match your values and use your strengths), you will be more motivated to achieve them. Also, you will tend to be happier and more satisfied with life when you have a balance of short and long-term (no more tha 3-5 years) goals. Goals direct your attention and action. When they follow these secrets, they clarify where you are and helpl motivate you to take action. Back to Index |
| 3. Getting into Action Begin by thinking of a goal as a dream with a deadline. iI you do not like the word goal, think of it as making a commitment to yourself, and only make 1-3 of them. The dream must be important to you and match your values. Otherwise, it will not be fulfilling even if you achieve it. As you think of your goals, keep in mind Kermit the Frog's advice, Success starts with a dream. Dreams are how we figure out where we want to go. Life is how we get there, and always allow for traffic (Before You Leap, 2006). Stephen Kraus, Ph.D. writes about some of the latest findings on goal setting in his book Psychological Foundations of Success (2002). The following secrets will help keep you on track as you move forward. The goal needs to:
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| 4. Looking Ahead Effective goals will give you direction, motivation, and help you refine your strategy when necessary. With these three elements present, you will achieve your dreams. Start now by choosing a goal that is important to you and follow the 6 secrets. You will find that success is possible. For those of you who want to enhance your personal well-being, I challenge you to find one thing that is good in your life and reflect on it at bedtime. Do this daily throughout the year. As a personal, life coach, I can help you reach your goals. Let me know how I can help you make 2007 be your best year yet. Contact me at mdpcoach@pattencoaching.com to help you fulfill your dreams. I enjoy hearing from you.] Maurine Patten mdpcoach@pattencoaching.com Back to Index |
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| Mission Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine is dedicated to inspiring and expanding your perspective in order for you to move forward in your personal and professional life. Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine is a publication of Patten Coaching & Consulting; CEO, Maurine D. Patten, Ed.D. CMC; mdpcoach@pattencoaching.com We would like Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine to be as interactive as possible. If you have feedback, comments, topics you would like addressed, or can suggest additional resources to benefit us all, please email us at any time. Send your e-mail to ezinefeedback@pattencoaching.com. Please forward this issue to anyone you think would find Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine interesting and beneficial. Your recommendations help us keep growing, and ensure an excellent exchange of information and techniques. Archives You can read previous issues of Achieving Personal Fulfillment Ezine in our archives on our archives page. |
| About Maurine D. Patten, Ed.D. Maurine Patten is a clinical psychologist and certified life/business coach. Her professional career includes: independent business owner (26 years), Assistant Professor at Chicago State University and consultant for education and business. She is a graduate of the MentorCoach training program and a member of the International Coach Federation. She is experienced in training and management development for large national and international firms. She has a strong background in working with individuals and couples on clarifying and achieving goals. Dr. Patten has training in coaching, Emotional Intelligence, retirement assessment and planning, cognitive therapy and health psychology. She has published articles, made presentations, and conducted workshops about:
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