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Swami Satyananda Saraswatis Goal Setting Workshop: Set Goals Achieve Dreams!
Have you ever met someone who is able to create the life of their dreams? They seem to have it all together so to speak. What ever they touch turns to gold. What is their secret? How did they keep themselves motivated? What is their attitude? What obstacles did they overcome? Without a doubt, people who achieve their lifes ambitions set themselves apart by setting goals. But, there is more to it than just setting goals as they have to follow through and accomplish those goals as well! For the first time, Swami Satyananda Saraswati shares with us his personal goal setting process and some key secrets to success! It is all included in the Devi Mandir Goal Setting Template (below). He developed this process himself, and uses it frequently in his own life. Read and practice this process and learn some of Swamijis techniques like understanding your strengths and weakness, how to get leverage in any situation, and finding role models to follow. Learn Apply Achieve! Jai Maa!
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necessary to refocus his efforts in some part of his life. We wish you success in all of your endeavors. Now, it is time to move forward to Step One! Jai Maa!
Congratulations! You have completed Step One! Lets move to Step Two! Jai Maa!
TASK: Pull out your wish list and, next to each wish, put the date of when you would like to accomplish this wish. When done, develop a timeline by placing your wishes in chronological order. This step is important because it will help you focus your activities over the next year. But there is a secret the secret is to keep focused. For example, some of you may have very long wish lists. If this is the case, it is helpful to get focused on those goals that are most
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important, or life changing. A few ideas to guide you along: identify the top three to five wishes that you feel, if accomplished soon, would change the destiny of your life, or alter your future in a positive way. Another technique is to write the goals on sticky notes, and reorder as your priorities change. Remember, those wishes which are life changing, need to be prioritized first on your timeline. Take the time to prioritize now! You are doing GREAT! Keep up the good work and move on to Step Three! Jai Maa!
TASK: Pull out your journal and write down why these goals are desirable. Understanding why you want to accomplish these goals is the key to keeping yourself motivated. It is recommended to answer this question from two perspectives. First, ask yourself all the benefits, or pleasures, that you will experience when these goals are accomplished. For the best results, Swamiji recommends to take a few minutes and visualize that you have already accomplished your goals. How does it make you feel? How will it change your future, your relationships, your finances, the way you live, the way you feel about yourself? Jot it all down right now! The second perspective, which is equally as effective, is it to visualize the pain you will experience if you DONT accomplish your goals. When you envision the pain, your mind will naturally try to avoid experiencing this. This avoidance of pain can create maximum leverage to move you to action towards your goals. So go ahead visualize your future assuming that you did not achieve your goal. What would it be like? What pains and frustration would you experience? Why is it important to take action now to avoid this future outcome? Completing this pleasure/pain exercise will give you the leverage to make the changes in your life. This step is one of the secret ingredients to manifesting your goals!
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Special Tip: It is highly recommended to review this pleasure/pain lesson often to keep your momentum through times of obstacles.
To help think this through, you could ask yourself: How could I have handled this situation differently? What do I know now that may have helped me? How would my role model, or the person I most highly respect, handle these situations? Related: Learn how worshiping Goddess Durga helps remove difficulties!
Congratulations! If you made it this far, you are half way through! Jai Maa!
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Questions 7. What personality traits are strengths that will help me get there sooner?
When you understand yourself, and bring the light of awareness to your personal strengths and weakness, you then have the opportunity to transform yourself. Task: Pull out your journal and write down all of the traits you see in yourself that could be holding you back. Remember, dont just think of the obvious items like I have too much anger or I am not confident. But rather, take a deep dive into your own mind into your thinking process and see what limiting beliefs may be holding you back. To guide you, here is a list of some common limiting beliefs, that, if you shine your awareness on them, will be a positive first step in transforming them: I am too old I am too young I dont have a degree I am inexperienced I am female/male Too much success will be lonely at the top Its my metabolism I dont have time I am not smart enough When you are finished with the limiting beliefs, move to question 7 and self assess what positive qualities you possess that will help you achieve your goals sooner. It is these qualities that you can leverage to move you forward. Some examples of positive traits are: compassion, understanding, empathy, determination, reliability, efficiency, compassion, kindness, attitude of giving, patience, stamina. There are so many positive traits you can capitalize on! To get a more accurate reading of your strengths, ask a friend, your significant other, or family members. Most Related: Lord Shiva is the great Transformer who transitions us from the darkness of ignorance to the light of divinity Read More! Some examples of inspiring beliefs are I can do anything I put my mind to I have trust in God faith is everything harmonious relationships are more important than the task at hand. Really investigate these beliefs as they are the underlying driving force in your life. These positive traits and beliefs are what you will lean on when the going gets tough and you need some encouragement. Special Tip: It is highly recommended to review this self assessment lesson often as it will keep your mind focused on the positive. Dont forget to also write down the beliefs that inspire you. will be happy to give you feedback.
Well Done! You now have a valuable assessment of strengths and opportunities. Time to Move to Step Six! Jai Maa!
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Is anything missing? If so, jot down those thoughts now! Wow! You are one step away from completing the process. Special Blessings to you as approach the final step! Jai Maa!
Related: Goddess Saraswati is the Goddess of Learning who can shine forth the Light of true knowledge in our hearts and lives . Read More!
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Jai Maa! Jai Swamiji!
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