Be SMART about it.

Perfect, now that you have a blank canvas , we can set your new life in motion. The most important thing to determine is what you want and by when. Allow me to walk you through a simple exercise that will assist in creating your new life; otherwise, what’s predictable is that you will recreate different versions of what you had or were before.

What does the future, that you are committed to creating, look like? Visualize the person you want to be. What do you see, smell, hear? Who are you? What are you doing? How did you get there? Write it all down. It doesn’t have to be much, a paragraph will suffice. Alternatively, you can create a vision board with a collection of images that represent that future. The idea is to realize (and focus on) who you want to be and have the person from that “created future” determine the actions you need to take right now. You are not there yet but there are steps you can take to bridge the gap and help you become aware of the things in the way. Give yourself projects, S.M.A.R.T goals and deadlines. Put them down on paper and work backwards.

Let’s say you want to lose 30 pounds in three months. How many pounds will you need to lose per week to make that happen? Where will you be after one month? Where would you need to be after two? Create a plan to ensure your success and GO! Let people know what you are up to. I encourage you to create as many support groups as possible. The more people you tell, the more likely you are to follow through. What can you do right now to create the support structures that would assist you?Accountability is key.

How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm
committed to? ~Anthony Robbins

Do you have a goal or idea in mind? Not sure how or where to begin? Feel free to contact me at if@ifonlylifecoaching.com for a sample session of how a life coaching partnership can support you.


Ileana Ferreras, ICF Member and an affiliate of Accomplishment Coaching