{"id":12884,"date":"2026-04-30T22:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/12-week-year-how-to-get-started-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:09:20","slug":"12-week-year-how-to-get-started-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/12-week-year-how-to-get-started-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Week Year: How to Get Started in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>If you knew that you had a year to<br \/>\ncomplete something, what would be your sense of urgency on that task?<\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re not a<br \/>\nrunner, but you\u2019re creating a goal for yourself to be able to run ten miles<br \/>\n(for simplicity\u2019s sake) in one year. <\/p>\n<p>Are you going to get up from the couch<br \/>\nright now and start training? Or are you going to figure it\u2019s fine to wait a<br \/>\nweek before considering making a move? Maybe you want to take your first week<br \/>\n\u201coff\u201d to be able to enjoy yourself before you have to get to work.<\/p>\n<p>Now let\u2019s say that 12-month goal is<br \/>\ncondensed into 12 weeks. I bet you\u2019re going to be more eager to find your<br \/>\nrunning shoes and get started since the deadline is already looming.<\/p>\n<p>This new sense of urgency is what creates the framework for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/12-Week-Year-Others-Months-ebook\/dp\/B00CU9P31K?tag=dghgeneral-20&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;linkId=1c6b8e01657aa1cc703d6a24ff54e192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"63012\" data-lasso-name=\"The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months\">Brian P. Moran\u2019s 12-Week Year<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/12-Week-Year-Others-Months-ebook\/dp\/B00CU9P31K?tag=dghgeneral-20&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;linkId=1c6b8e01657aa1cc703d6a24ff54e192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"63013\" data-lasso-name=\"The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51HtHc4sTvL._SL250_.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51HtHc4sTvL._SL250_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>When I first read about the 12 week year, I was reminded of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/parkinsons-law\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63014\">Parkinson\u2019s Law<\/a>, which essentially says that a task will take as long as you allow for it to take. <\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Parkinson\u2019s Law Explained: 7 Ways to Get MORE Done in Less Time\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aaPYjFIei7w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you give yourself a week to do a two-hour task, you will expand that task into a week-long project. On the other hand, if you give yourself an hour to complete something, it will be finished in an hour.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to Parkinson\u2019s Law, Moran argues<br \/>\nthat if you break each year into four years (four sets of 12 weeks), then you<br \/>\ncan\u2013in essence\u2013get four years of work accomplished in one calendar year. <\/p>\n<p><strong>In<br \/>\nthis article, I will talk more about the structure of the 12 week year and<br \/>\nprovide you with a brief step-by-step process on how to implement this<br \/>\nproductivity tactic. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by exploring Moran\u2019s reasonings for believing in this concept a bit further.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-12-week-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_12_Week_Year\"\/>What is the 12 Week Year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Brian Moran found fault in the idea of<br \/>\ncreating goals to be completed within a calendar year. He believed:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-arrow ugb-bf7c5ed ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>People would often make goals or plans that were too involved and end up making only a little progress on a variety of things rather than making a lot of progress on one thing, and therefore would never really master <em>anything<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li>There is too much opportunity to put things off.<\/li>\n<li>It is easy to get way off course.<\/li>\n<li>People don\u2019t keep a steady pace of progress toward their long-term vision. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Moran argues that one reason people feel the need to work on a variety of things (either in their personal or professional lives) in the span of a year rather than focusing on one goal is that predictability plummets with time. <\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s say you spend the entire year working toward getting promoted and then that position is eliminated. Did you just waste your year? People don\u2019t want to put all of their eggs in one basket.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Moran found people would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/types-of-goals\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63015\">create goals for the year<\/a> that were simply concepts rather than specific, measurable goals (e.g., \u201cbecome a runner\u201d vs. \u201cbe able to run one mile without stopping within the next week\u201d). <\/p>\n<p>Concepts lack focus and don\u2019t have a clear finish line, while measurable goals have a beginning and an end.<\/p>\n<p>Without having a focused, tactical plan, you\u2019re not choosing the few critical tasks that you need to do in order to get where you want to be. You\u2019re lacking focus and often working hard, but not really getting anywhere. <\/p>\n<p>Also, it\u2019s nearly impossible to know how your experiences and feelings will alter your course through life. If you reduce your time frame for your goals, you will have more opportunities to adapt to shifting circumstances. <\/p>\n<p>You never know when you may have an experience that could have an impact on your goals moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>However, when you bring your long-term vision in and set shorter deadlines, you\u2019re forced to cut out any unnecessary work, become laser-focused, and work smarter, not harder. <\/p>\n<p>Breaking your 12-month plan into a 12-week plan makes you realize what your most important tasks are and leave out anything that is secondary. <\/p>\n<p>Your 12-week goals will help you work toward meeting your one year vision, your five-year vision, and so on. However, it will keep you focused on the task at hand rather than trying to master multiple things at one time. <\/p>\n<p>Your ability to predict the future of your goal increases with a short-term view, and with a 12-week goal rather than a 12-month goal, you find it mandatory to create structured plans that can be implemented to be successful. <\/p>\n<p>Your sense of urgency becomes constant, yet healthy, as you now have to do a month\u2019s worth of work in a week. <\/p>\n<p>With all of this in mind, Moran believes a 12-week goal calendar encourages a shift in people\u2019s mindset. With that sense of healthy urgency, your actions are more likely to be congruent with your thinking, which can lead to breakthroughs in your progress. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-steps-to-your-12-week-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Steps_to_Your_12-Week_Year\"\/>5 Steps to Your 12-Week Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>So, how do you implement this 12 week year?<br \/>\nLet\u2019s look at an overview of the step-by-step process that Moran explains in<br \/>\nhis program.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-write-down-your-goals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Write_Down_Your_Goals\"\/>Step 1: Write Down Your Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Before even writing your goals down, you need to take the time to figure out what your ultimate vision is and what your inspiration is to get there. <\/p>\n<p>Once you have a personal connection with your goal, you will be motivated to take action toward it, because after all, you can\u2019t control your outcomes, but you can control your actions. <\/p>\n<p>You want to make your goals a bit of a stretch, so you know you\u2019re challenging yourself, but still within the realm of possibilities. Don\u2019t create a goal that you\u2019re so unlikely to achieve that you will end up quitting halfway through.<\/p>\n<p>Then you will want to record your goals. You may think to yourself, \u201cI know what my goal is, why would I need to write it down?\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Well, if you aren\u2019t willing to put forth the effort to write down your goal, how much effort are you really willing to put into reaching it? When you write down your goals, the probability of achieving them <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/markmurphy\/2018\/04\/15\/neuroscience-explains-why-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-if-you-actually-want-to-achieve-them\/#1268924a7905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"63016\">goes up 80%<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Further, you\u2019re seven times more likely to be successful at achieving your goal if you have peer support or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/accountability-partner\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63017\">someone else is holding you accountable<\/a>. When other people know about your goal, it will make you own your results without trying to make an excuse for them. <\/p>\n<p>Make a bet with someone else on your success for the next 12 weeks. Or, if you can, have a meeting with 2-4 other people who are using the 12 week year strategy each week to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/accountability-benefits\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63018\">keep each other accountable<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Using this method makes you face your progress every three months, so keeping yourself accountable is an important part of your overall success. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-get-specific\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Get_Specific\"\/>Step 2: Get Specific <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Create 12 weekly targets to meet in order to attain your goal, along with an action plan for each week and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/what-are-keystone-habits\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63019\">keystone habits or tasks<\/a> you will have to complete in order to hit your target. <\/p>\n<p>Make sure that each week builds upon the last, making it so not executing one week will compromise your future success. <\/p>\n<p>Be sure to come up with the critical few. While you may be able to list of 12 targets that you want to meet, what are the most important ones? Turn those into specific goals. <\/p>\n<p>For example, \u201cI will make ten sales calls this week. Next week, I will increase that by two calls, and will continue to do so each week until I am regularly making twenty sales calls per week.\u201d With this goal, if you skip a week, you\u2019re setting yourself back by allowing those potential sales to pass you by.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019re in this step of planning, you also need to create structure for your goals that makes them easy to implement. <\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/books-budgeting-saving-money-frugal-living\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63020\">you\u2019re trying to save money<\/a>. A goal with structure could be: \u201cI will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/freezer-meals-for-two\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63021\">bring my lunch to work<\/a> Monday through Thursday and only leave Friday available for eating out with co-workers.\u201d This goal has clear boundaries that you can\u2019t \u201caccidentally\u201d mess up. <\/p>\n<p>If your goal is weight loss, you may need to create specific process goals that you will practice that will contribute to your outcome goal. For example, in addition to your exercise goals, you may say, \u201cI will eat clean seven days per week.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>This is a specific sub-goal that will have a direct impact on your main objective. Your process goals help define your actions and habits that come together to create your ideal routine. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-create-process-controls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_Process_Controls\"\/>Step 3: Create Process Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Put supports and tools into place that will help you continue to carry out your plan, even if things get tough. Figure out how you can align your daily actions with your most critical tasks so you can be sure that you\u2019re spending your energy on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/80-20-rule\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63022\">the most valuable action steps toward reaching your goal<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>How can you be sure to complete your most important tasks each day? Set up a fail-proof system.<\/p>\n<p>For example, practice a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/time-blocking\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63023\">time blocking approach for creating your schedule<\/a>. Block off time each day to devote to working on your process goals so there is no question when or if your work will get done. <\/p>\n<p>Make a specific schedule, such as, \u201cI will do cardio exercise five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 to 9:00 am.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"12 week year getting started | 12 week year excel scorecard download | the 12 week year brian moran pdf free download\" class=\"wp-image-17607\" style=\"width:450px;height:338px\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-358x269.jpg 358w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve.jpg\" alt=\"12 week year getting started | 12 week year excel scorecard download | the 12 week year brian moran pdf free download\" class=\"wp-image-17607\" style=\"width:450px;height:338px\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-65x49.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-220x165.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-133x100.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/goals-achieve-358x269.jpg 358w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating process controls will help you continue to carry our your plan, even if things go south.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Or, this could look like a few different things. Maybe you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/psychology-daily-routines\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63024\">create routines for each week<\/a> that are made up of a variety of actions that will objectively move you closer to your goal. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re aiming to save money, on Mondays you can set aside 30 minutes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/the-budgeting-habit\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63025\">review your budget <\/a>and last week\u2019s spending, on Tuesdays, you can go through your outstanding bills to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/better-money-habits\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63026\">see where you can cut costs<\/a>, on Wednesdays, you can research secondary sources of income for 30 minutes, and so on. <\/p>\n<p>Or, you can simply aim to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/positivity-quotes\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63027\">control your attitude and mindset <\/a>so you don\u2019t run into days where you feel unmotivated or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/procrastination-excuses\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63028\">don\u2019t have the discipline to get any work done<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The idea here is to make your process<br \/>\ncontrols very achievable, so you can easily reach them every day. Most days,<br \/>\nyou will likely exceed them, but just having something in place that you can<br \/>\nmark off as being accomplished is still going to help you make progress. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-keep-score\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Keep_Score\"\/>Step 4: Keep Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Keep score so you\u2019re able to tell if the actions you\u2019re taking are having the impact that you expected them to have. However, don\u2019t keep score of your weekly results, keep score of your execution processes instead. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/kaizen-continuous-improvement\/\" data-lasso-id=\"63029\">If you have continuous improvement<\/a> in your execution, it will eventually lead to good results. <\/p>\n<p>For example, if you set a running goal that is very concrete, but you\u2019re unable to progress at the rate you set out for, don\u2019t fault yourself for that. Instead, look at the progress you <em>are <\/em>making each week, and recognize that it will eventually lead to meeting your goal. <\/p>\n<p>If you rush the process before you\u2019re actually ready to move on (especially with running), it can set you back. If you push yourself beyond just a \u201cchallenge\u201d and into an arena that you\u2019re not ready to be in, you could end up getting injured (if you\u2019re running) or setting yourself back in some other way. <\/p>\n<p>Keep score by starting each week by writing down your critical actions for the week and then cross them off as you complete them. At the end of the week, look at how many critical actions you were able to complete. <\/p>\n<p>Generally, if you complete 85% or more of these activities, then you will probably complete your objectives. However, if you fall below 65%, you are likely to fail at reaching your goals. This means that you want to maintain as high of an execution score as you can. <\/p>\n<p>Measuring your results in this way will<br \/>\ndrive you to perform throughout the week. Remember to focus on your behavior and<br \/>\nactions rather than the outcomes that you produce. Keep score of how often<br \/>\nyou\u2019re doing the work that is necessary in order to make progress toward your<br \/>\nultimate goal. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-regroup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Regroup\"\/>Step 5: Regroup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Make time to regroup and recognize your<br \/>\nprogress at the end of each 12 week period. Celebrate how far you have come and<br \/>\nall of the work that you\u2019ve accomplished. A few things you will do or ask<br \/>\nyourself after each 12 week period is finished include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-icon-list ugb-icon-list ugb-icon--icon-check ugb-53cfcf5 ugb-icon-list--v2 ugb-main-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-inner-block\">\n<div class=\"ugb-block-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Review what you\u2019ve learned<\/li>\n<li>Look at your progress<\/li>\n<li>What worked? What didn\u2019t work?<\/li>\n<li>Where were your assumptions correct and where were they incorrect?<\/li>\n<li>What is different now?<\/li>\n<li>Reconnect with your longer term vision<\/li>\n<li>Set another 12 week goal<\/li>\n<li>Celebrate <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If necessary, do some reassessment on your future goals. <\/p>\n<p>Do you need to spend more time mastering what you\u2019ve been working on? <\/p>\n<p>Do you want to go in a completely new direction? <\/p>\n<p>One of the best characteristics of the 12 week year is how often you have the chance to start fresh. When you set out to reach an annual goal and March meets you with no progress, it can definitely feel defeating. <\/p>\n<p>However, when you alter your \u201cgoal period\u201d to 12 weeks that can actually begin whenever <em>you <\/em>want them to, you can opt to start your new plan right away. It\u2019s refreshing to know that a blank slate is so often available, and you aren\u2019t confined to the restrictions of a calendar.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-on-the-12-week-year\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_the_12_Week_Year\"\/>Final Thoughts on the 12 Week<br \/>\nYear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Following the 12 week year program works because it speeds everything up, which results in setting more goals, taking more actions, doing more, and seeing more. <\/p>\n<p>Because deadlines are big motivators, having a 12 week year forces you to constantly take some kind of action. If you always feel like your deadline is around the corner, you will live with a sense of urgency and get more accomplished as a result. <\/p>\n<p>The chief component of the 12 week year<br \/>\nis focus. Implementing this plan will force you to be hyper-focused on<br \/>\nachieving your goals and help you learn how to recognize the tasks that are<br \/>\nsecondary as opposed to those that help you work toward your ultimate vision. <\/p>\n<p>Think about a future that feels compelling to you and start working toward it using the 12 week year strategy. Chances are, you will see yourself making progress faster and using your time more efficiently than ever before. <\/p>\n<p>Now, if you&#8217;re looking for resources to help you plan long-term goals, these articles might help:<\/p>\n<p><b>Finally, if you want to take your goal-setting efforts to the next level, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/sgm-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>check out this FREE printable worksheet and a step-by-step process that will help you set effective SMART goals<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/connie-profile-pic.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.developgoodhabits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/connie-profile-pic.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Connie Mathers <\/em><\/strong><em>is a professional editor and freelance writer. She holds a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Marketing and a Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work. 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