Making This Year the Best Year of Your Life

Jul 21, 2024

Making This Year the Best Year of Your Life

Key Principles

  1. Progress Towards Important Goals
  2. Life Balance
  3. Enjoyment of Daily Life

Methods to Achieve the Best Year

Method 1: The Wheel of Life

  • Reflection Exercise: Evaluate different areas of your life and rate satisfaction.
  • Steps:
    1. Draw a circle (wheel) and split it into three segments: Work, Health, and Relationships.
    2. Split each segment into three further segments:
      • Health: Body (Physical health), Mind (Mental health), Soul (Spiritual health)
      • Relationships: Romance, Family, Friends
      • Work: Mission (Career/Job), Money, Growth
    3. Rate each of the nine areas on a scale from 0-10 based on alignment (current actions vs. desired state).
    4. Optionally, shade segments based on ratings (visual representation).
    5. Add a separate category: Joy - Rate alignment in terms of joy.
    6. Identify and prioritize the areas needing improvement by circling them.
  • Objective: Create a clear sense of current status and desired goals.

Method 2: 12-Month Celebration

  • Goal Setting Framework: Identify goals for the next 12 months.
  • Exercise:
    1. For each life area, ask: "What would I like to be celebrating 12 months from now?"
    2. Imagine discussing progress with a friend over dinner.
    3. Identify and narrow down goals for each area to one main goal.
    4. Add the phrase "while enjoying every step along the way" to the goal.
  • Additional Tips:
    1. Write Goals Down: Use a Google Doc or similar tool for ongoing review.
    2. Reflect and Review: Regularly revisit and adjust goals as necessary.
    3. Clarify 'Why': Document the reason behind each goal for motivation.

Method 3: The Ideal Week

  • Time Management Strategy: Allocate time effectively towards your goals.
  • Exercise:
    1. Create a blank Google Calendar named "Ideal Week."
    2. Block off essential daily activities (e.g., sleep, meals, etc.).
    3. Schedule time for activities supporting each of your 12-month celebration goals.
    4. Adjust and refine as needed based on actual available time.
  • Objective: Ensure your weekly schedule reflects your priorities and goals.

Conclusion

  • These methods provide a strategy for personal growth and achieving balance in life.
  • Additional Resources: Attend the free online workshop on January 6, 2024, for a deeper dive into these exercises (available for those who pre-order the book).
  • Further Reading/Watching: For more on time management, check out the Trident Method video.