The importance of planning

Yesterday we spoke about dreams. Those thoughts that we have can inspire us to think about where we want to be, what we want to do, what we want to achieve. But as we also said yesterday, you still have to "do" something. So today, I'd like to know what changes you have made as a result of those thoughts and dreams that you had yesterday!

For some of you - yesterday was just an abstract process, it didn't sink in. So today I want to get specific.

Today I want you to think seriously about what you want to achieve this week. OK, I know that thinking can also be fun....but you know what I mean. Now this is where it gets interesting, grab a pen and a bit of paper and write down everything you say you want to achieve during the next 7 days. It's Wednesday today, so you can add in your plans for the weekend. This can take you some time....but it's important that you do it....Now once you have done this part I need you to find a plain, boring calendar out.....and I need you to slot those things into the days and times that you have - and I mean, add travelling time to and from work, time at work....then I need you to block out the time you normally spend asleep...how much time do you have left?

Now looking at those things that you say that you want to achieve over the next 7 days - do you have enough realistic time in your schedule to make those things happen? Or do you need to modify your plans and or the time that you spend on other things.

Bear in mind that you can multi-task, so use your car to listen to books or tapes...or buy a dictaphone and outline your book or training program. Can you get up half an hour early and do some exercise or can you slot a walk in at lunch time? When you know what time you have to "spend" you are less likely to waste it on things that do not matter.

With many thoughts

Elle