2021 goal setting structure (using Notion)

If you're planning to set some goals for the year ahead, I wanted to share my own goal-setting structure that I follow using Notion 👇

1. Identifying long-term goals

To begin with, I write a statement that describes the long-term parameters I'd like in an ideal life. This allows me to highlight the larger goals that I need to work towards 🚀

### 2. Breaking down yearly goals

Once I've identified these high-level goals, I use a series of kanban boards to break them down into actionable items on a yearly basis. These are the key goals that will slowly help me move towards my dreams.

3. Setting weekly tasks

From here, I concentrate on breaking these down further into weekly tasks. By focussing on weeks instead of months, it allows me to remain more responsive to changes that can constantly pop up.

4. Creating daily tasks

I'll then break these tasks down even further to a daily level. This allows me to structure my days and helps keep me motivated with a frequent completion cycle.

I'll spend 10 minutes before each day reviewing my progress, then identify what needs to be added for the day ahead.

5. Measuring progress

Keeping track of progress is essential to help maintain consistency.

I've created a fulfillment calculator to keep a reflection of my daily thoughts.

The daily fulfilment score can help identify when negative patterns start to emerge.

If you're setting goals for the new year, remember to break items down into smaller, actionable steps that can help you slowly work towards your preferred outcomes.