Intentional Planning: A Simple But Powerful Strategy to Remove Distractions and Achieve Your Goals

Glee greetings, ! Did you achieve your goals and dreams this year? If yes, congratulations! If no, then this is for you.

You have a vision of what you want to do and who you want to be. You have the skills and the passion to make it happen. But sometimes, you feel like something is holding you back. Something is distracting you from your true purpose.

Maybe it's the noise of social media, the pressure of work, the stress of family, your nonchalance, self doubts, or the fear of failure. Maybe it's all of the above. Whatever it is, it has prevented you from focusing on what really matters to you, . And shall continue to prevent you from achieving your goals in the coming year.

That's why I want to share with you a simple but powerful strategy to remove all the distractions that are keeping you from being the best you could be. It's called intentional planning.

Intentional planning is the process of setting clear and specific goals, creating a realistic and actionable plan, and following through with discipline and determination. It's not about being perfect or doing everything at once. It's about being intentional and consistent with your actions and decisions.

Here are some benefits of intentional planning:

• It helps you prioritize your time and energy on what's most important to you.
• It helps you avoid procrastination and distraction by having a clear direction and deadline.
• It helps you measure your progress and celebrate your achievements.
• It helps you adapt and adjust to changing circumstances and challenges.
• It helps you stay motivated and inspired by reminding you of your purpose and vision.

How do you start intentional planning? Here are some steps to follow:

Define your vision

What do you want to achieve in the next year, month, week, or day? Be as specific and realistic as possible. Write it down and visualize it.

Break it down

What are the steps or tasks that you need to do to reach your vision? How long will each one take? What resources do you need? What obstacles might you face? Write them down and prioritize them.

Schedule it

When will you do each step or task? How much time will you allocate for each one? What are the deadlines? Put them on your calendar and set reminders.

Do it

Follow your plan and take action. Don't let anything distract you from your goal. If something comes up, ask yourself: Is this more important than my vision? If not, say no or postpone it. If yes, adjust your plan accordingly.

Review it

At the end of each day, week, month, or year, look back at your plan and evaluate your performance. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? What can you improve? Celebrate your wins and learn from your mistakes.

Intentional planning is not a one-time thing, . It's a habit that you need to practice and maintain. It's a way of living that aligns your actions with your values. It's a tool that empowers you to create the life you want.

So, what are you waiting for, ? Start intentional planning today and see the difference it makes in your life in 2024. Yes, start now. And if you need any help or guidance, I'm always here for you. Just reply to this email and let me know how I can support you.

, thank you for reading this newsletter and being part of my community. I appreciate you, and I believe in you.

Until next time, stay productive ans sane!

With ❤️,

Jaachị Anyatọnwụ