What Areas Do You Want to Grow In?

 

In my March 23, 2021 article, I talked about leaders generally wanting constant and never ending growth in one or more of the seven main areas of life. They are: 

1. Physical body

2. Relationship with self

3. Relationship with others

4. Schedule

5. Work, career or mission

6. Finances

7. Contribution

Let’s pause for a moment and not talk about everyone else, let’s focus on you. Knowing where you are and where you want to be is half the first half of any equation. 

Where you are + Action = Where You Want To Be

On a scale of 0-10 (0 being never and 10 being the best) how do you rate yourself in these areas of life? 

• Your physical body health?

• Your self-care routine?

• Your quiet time? 

• Your sleep? 

• Your relationships with family?

• Your relationships with a significant other?

• Your relationships with people you work with?

• Your relationship with your boss?

• Time to do what you want to do?

• TIme for growth and personal development?

• Time for faith?

• Fulfillment at work? 

• Your finances? 

• Your contribution to the world? 

When I first did this years ago, I realized how unbalanced my life was. There are generally a few areas that are glaringly obvious as far as what needs improved most. 

This is the great part, you are full in charge of picking what areas you want to grow in. 

Now go back through and decide where you want to be on each item and put that as a second number. 

Next you will decide what SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely) goal/actions will get you there. 

This is called your gap. 

Now I want you to go through the areas one more time and write a date next to it when you would like to see your second number be realized. 

Your final step is to get it on your calendar. Otherwise, it may stay as wishful thinking. 

Let’s get you moving in the right direction toward what you want to achieve. 

Best, 

Manal