Day 5: Creating an action plan

Previously we learnt how to focus and we also went through an exercise of creating tasks to reach our goals.

Today we will take a closer look at how to create tasks. People often find it difficult to break down goals in to smaller tasks. One of the questions often is whether to go about it from the goal down or start from a task and build up to the goal.

Well! it is a hybrid approach. This means that it is a bit of both. However, there is an order to the process. You may find it best to start with the goal and work your way down. Ask your self the following question for every task including the goal: "What do I need to accomplish this particular task?"

Be careful not to over simplify your tasks, e.g. if you are going to chop a piece of wood, there is no need to write "start chopping"...get it!

Once you have all your tasks written, arrange them in the right order and then number them.

Next, starting with the goal and working your way down, start to attach some target completion dates for the tasks (and goals).

There you have it....your "Action Plan" to complete your goal.

Tune in next to learn about taking control...Day 6.

Sal