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OK, here’s a game-changer: did you know that people who focus on their goals are more likely to achieve them? You’ve probably heard that saying . . .You get what you focus on.So if you think that your life is overwhelming and you don’t have time to spend on achieving your dreams, consider how far you would go if: (1) you chose one big, audacious goal that would uplevel your life in every way, and (2) you took just one step a day towards achieving it.

Are you in your right livelihood? Are you in a career you love, doing what you want to do?Part of living a balanced, happy life is doing work that inspires and delights you: you’re good at it, you’re needed, and you love everything about the 6-10 hours a day you spend doing it.Whether it’s working at a local company . . . raising amazing kids as a full-time mom . . . or running your own show with a business you started, what single breakthrough goal – when achieved – would help you grow in your career, have more fun, show up in a bigger way, or finally make the kind of income you dream of?

Like a lot of people, you may be thinking, “The world feels unbalanced.” But your life doesn’t have to be.In fact, your life (and your lifestyle) can be happy,growing, purpose-filled, and a whole lot offun…everything you dreamed it could be.All it takes is planning and achieving one big breakthrough goal that will deliver the lifestyle youwant.

You probably have a list of people you call on a regular basis: your sister, your friends, your favorite take-out Restaurant.But do you have a list of people you call to help you with your most important life goals? Do you have a list of mentors or accountability partners who can help you achieve your OolaOne breakthrough goal and create the ultimate lifestyle you want?

Did you see my last post about choosing one breakthrough goal in 2021 – a goal that would uplevel every area of your life?(If you did choose a goal, and you can reveal it publicly, drop it into the comment section and share it!) #accountabilitySometimes big goals, like your OolaOne goal, seem scary and unattainable.

If you could change one thing about your life today that would positively impact all your tomorrows, what would it be ?Have you thought about it? Would it be:• Getting slim and healthy so you can keep up with your kids and enjoy life for the first time in years?• Moving on from a toxic workplace to a fulfilling job you’re passionate about?• Reaching your first $100,000 in a retirement account?• Paying off your credit card debts or student loans?• Some other goal?

For most people, 2020 wasn’t a whole lot of fun. I am one of the weirdos that didn't see 2020 as a failure. It was a good year for me. Aside from the need to plan ahead and be careful, we had to master some new skills and vocabulary like “social distancing” and “flatten the curve”  

Wow, 2020 and friends…I know I could not have made it through 2020 without my friends. Between Virtual Zoom Coffee date, trading bad memes through Facebook Messenger, the numerous check-in texts, and my favorite the drive-in girls night outs, sitting in our trunks sharing dinners and secrets all while staying 6 feet apart. 

This December, more than any other year, we’re reminded of the importance of faith. As the world in 2020 stumbles through one crisis after another, did you set some personal goals in 2020 for strengthening your faith walk?For instance, did you plan to start a daily Bible study or join an online small group, or get connected to a faith community for the first time in years? 

Here’s a question for ya: do you want the same job in 2021 that you had in 2020? Was job stress (or even job loss) at the top of your list of worries this past year?