7Design Goals in All Areas of Life

According to a 2006 telephone study conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, more than 80 percent of U.S. adults (18 years and older) make New Year’s resolutions in the following categories: health, finance, work/life balance, and time management.

Having goals in all areas of life (not just work-related) leads to a greater work/life balance, a sense of time being richly spent, and a greater sense of accomplishment. Under the day-to-day pressures of family life and business obligations, it can be easy to develop tunnel vision when setting goals. Use the following exercise to stimulate your thinking and brainstorm goals in a multitude of life locales.

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