Monday, December 31, 2007
New Year's Resolutions for 2008...
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun tradition. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great activity.
So what will your resolutions be for 2008? Same old resolutions to:
First, the easy part - Decide what you want to achieve; what you want to make happen; what most needs to be done. Then, the hard part - Set your GOALS.
Setting specific goals is important. Your goals should also be realistic... I could have the goal of earning $1 million in my child care in 2008, but this is not really achievable or realistic. Also make sure that your goals are time specific. Have date in mind for when you should reach each of the goals that you have set out. The more specific and more measurable your goals, the easier it will be to tell when you reach them.
The key to good goals is that they are SMART...
Goals you set should be Specific, Measurable, Achieveable, Realistic, and Time-based.
And don't forget the children in your care and their families. Parents and child care providers should take advantage of the new year to discuss goals they have for their kids (or kids in their care) for the upcoming year. Providers, if you have parents who are late with pick up or you'd like them to work with their children on potty training or table manners, a New Year's Goal can be sent home in a positive way. Parents, if you'd like to make recommendations for activities or something relating to your child's care, this is a good time as well!
I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!
Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun tradition. After all, everyone has goals for improvements for the new year, and talking about them and then working to make sure they're achieved is a great activity.
So what will your resolutions be for 2008? Same old resolutions to:
- Lose Weight
- Pay off Debts
- Save More Money
- Provide Better Income for Family
- Spend More Quality Time with Family
- Cutting Expenses
- Increasing Business
- Improving Quality
- Building Better Partnerships
First, the easy part - Decide what you want to achieve; what you want to make happen; what most needs to be done. Then, the hard part - Set your GOALS.
Setting specific goals is important. Your goals should also be realistic... I could have the goal of earning $1 million in my child care in 2008, but this is not really achievable or realistic. Also make sure that your goals are time specific. Have date in mind for when you should reach each of the goals that you have set out. The more specific and more measurable your goals, the easier it will be to tell when you reach them.
The key to good goals is that they are SMART...
Goals you set should be Specific, Measurable, Achieveable, Realistic, and Time-based.
And don't forget the children in your care and their families. Parents and child care providers should take advantage of the new year to discuss goals they have for their kids (or kids in their care) for the upcoming year. Providers, if you have parents who are late with pick up or you'd like them to work with their children on potty training or table manners, a New Year's Goal can be sent home in a positive way. Parents, if you'd like to make recommendations for activities or something relating to your child's care, this is a good time as well!
I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year!
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 4:03 PM 
