In our last post Are you Motivated, we discussed how your wiring influences how you achieve a goal or set a plan of action. Today, I will talk further about the Extrinsic and Intrinsic factors in your life.
Intrinsic
If your motivation is internal to get a task completed or a goal accomplished, you may think that you do not need an accountability partner or other external touch points, but you do. At a minimum, you need to write your goals. Studies have shown that those who write down their goals are much more likely to achieve them. This is an external touch point for you to refer back to. Having an accountability partner to share with is also a good tool. Even if you don’t need them to motivate you, many times having them as a sounding board will help you to narrow your focus or become more empowered to continue.
Extrinsic
Those of you who need external support to accomplish your goals still need to write them down. Set some milestones and give yourself a reward for reaching each step. An accountability partner who has a cheer leader personality or who is very encouraging is the key to reaching your goal. A coach may also be a good option for you. Coaches empower people by discussing the desired outcomes without dictating how to achieve it. They guide you, but do not accomplish the task for you. This must come from you.
If you understand what motivates you and become empowered to work consistently towards your goals, you will be pointed in the right direction and be on the path to success for 2012.
This post celebrates our 100th post for Gerken Financial Coaching! Thanks for reading!
Tim and Kathryn Gerken are Financial Coaches in Newcastle, WA. They serve their community in the greater Seattle area.
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