Will writing your goals make you successful?

Why you need to write in your journal

Several years ago while on a flight home, I used the time to write in my journal and catch up on my goals. A man seated nearby, commented on how amazed he was to see me actually writing in a notebook in this digital age.  I got the impression that he was pretty astonished that I even owned a pen and paper much less knew how to use it.  

Unfortunately, writing has become somewhat of a lost art and there is real cause for concern about that. One of the main reasons that we might be concerned about the dependence on computers rather than pen and paper for recording information has to do with the retention and application of what we write (or even type).  Here are some good reasons to pick up that pen and paper rather than fire up the computer when you are thinking about goal setting:

Writing helps you clarify your thoughts:  Assuming that you put your internal editor and critic to rest and write first  a rough draft of your thoughts and intentions, writing can help you clarify and determine the direction that you want to go in. The more you write and explore different options and the consequences of those options, the more you can create the end result that you want.  There is something tremendously empowering about marking through, restating and rewriting previous thoughts and materials.  In addition, you can see what you edit out and always go back and add it back in if you wish.  

Writing has fewer distractions:  Who hasn’t been pulled away from an important task by the lure of Facebook or the ping of emails and text messages?  Your notebook and pen will never provide  the same distractibility.  There is no sound but the scratch of the pen on the paper and nothing to draw you away from the naked pages that call you forward.  

Writing down goals makes you more successful:  Research has shown that just writing goals down is more likely to make them happen.  When people not only write down their goals, but also share them with others and maintain accountability, they are 33% more likely to achieve their goals.

Writing stimulates the brain: Research also shows that writing stimulates the RAS or reticular activating system which then gives emphasis to the written goal. It then sends a signal to the cerebral cortex to pay attention to the goal and get to work on accomplishing the task at hand. Writing begins a natural effortless chain reaction of success.

Writing connects ideas to the brain: When we form letters, each of which are different, we send a specific message to the brain.   With typing we are simply pressing keys all of which are the same, so the message is not as easily imprinted.  

Convinced?  I hope I have inspired you to pull out that journal or legal pad and start a new habit of regularly writing goals and recording your thoughts.  Who knew that just putting pen to paper could make you more productive and successful.  

A goal is a dream with a deadline.  Ready to move beyond dreaming and start achieving your personal goals?  Let’s talk:

 https://bookme.name/dreamachiever

 

Announcing my newest training collaboration:

As a coach and a writer, I believe in the power of words to move people to take action. To be inspired. To make changes. Lets clarify your message so you can do work that matters.

Clarify Your Message and Present Like a Pro

This training is for you if you:

• Usually find yourself ‘winging it’ during a presentation
• Lack confidence in presenting in front of people
• Rarely have any sales after a presentation

Clarify your Message and Present Like a Pro Coaching Package includes:

• Clarify Your Message Video
• One Hour Clarify Your Message and Develop your Story–
  • Coaching Zoom Call
  • with Lynne Watts, presentation coach
• One Hour Practice and Critique Your Message
  • Coaching Zoom Call
  • with Lynne Watts, presentation coach and Dawn Coe, sales coach
• One and a Half Hour Facebook Live or Zoom Video Set up and Presentation
  •  On location
  • With Dawn Coe, sales coach and Gavin Edwards, technology coach

Here’s what you will get:

• Talking points based on your message that you can easily translate into a sales presentation, virtual or in person
• A clear and compelling script that will enhance the presentation of your product
• Technology set up and tips so you can present on Facebook or Zoom with confidence
• Increased engagement with your customers

Your investment: $395 New Year Special through January 25th: $295

 

Your return: Confidence and increased engagement with your customers