In this lesson, our hope is for you to discover what it means to be purposely and powerfully authentic. It is where you discover yourself as the gift God truly intended you to be, and making your purpose a priority to glorify him. You will also learn how to create a
S. M. A. R. T. goal map. What is a smart goal?I’m so glad you asked! When aligned with your true self and vision, SMART goals are the action steps necessary to move you in the direction of your vision.
S- stands for “Specific” thing you want to accomplish. M- stands for “Measurable” which identifies whether or not you prove there was change. A-stands for “Attainable” which means it is realistic to accomplish. R-stands for “Relevant” which means worthy of pursuing. And …. T- stands for “Time Bound” which sets an expectation, or set point in the future to accomplish. Where you place your ATTENTION is where you place your INTENTION or FOCUS. Let’s start by answering the question, “what is authentic?” The simple answer is, original and according to Merriam’s dictionary, “true to one’s personality, spirit, or character.” However, being authentic doesn’t mean acting in line with how you feel. It means making your feelings follow your true identity. The identity in which God created you in his image. If you truly want to be original, then begin seeing yourself the way the creator fashioned you and believe what he made you to be. Simply put, our identity as rooted in God. When you are in alignment with your true self you are in agreement with you and with God. There is no sweeter place to be. How can you accomplish all of this? 1. Write out your 3 year vision right it from a place of thanks and gratitude of what you want your life to look like in five years. 2. Write out SMART goals for the following areas Health/Well-being, Relationships, Career/Education, and Spirituality/Contribution that align with you are and what you want. Once you have taken the steps, get ready! Expect to experience an immediate shift on some level, simply because you started walking through the process. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good, and not for evil, to give you a future, and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11 -13.
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