There are many days as a mother that it seems difficult to accomplish anything outside of caring for the basic needs of my family. Sometimes it will be near bed time before I realize that I haven’t taken a shower or eaten a single bite all day. Every mom has those days or weeks when the kids are sick or school functions make it virtually impossible to get anything done. Early on, I learned that by setting small goals that will facilitate me toward my larger goals I am less likely to feel overwhelmed and can find the time to take baby steps week in and week out despite the unpredictable needs of everyone and everything else. I call this the power of 3!
Essentially I spend a few minutes each Sunday writing down 3 things of action that I can accomplish in a week’s time that will keep me moving toward my goals. If one of my goals is to start feeding my family healthier meals - my action plan for the week might be to collect 12 healthy recipes and shop for and cook 2 of them the following week. If I am planning to write an E-book then my goal for this week might be to get the outline done. Similarly, if my goal is to run in a triathlon next year then my goal for the week might be to run 2 miles three times this week and maybe 4 times the following week.
By the power of 3, I am setting mini-goals that are easily attainable within my life and that are in line with the larger goals that I have for myself. I take the power of 3 one step further by dividing my min task into 3 parts as well. For instance I might want to collect 12 recipes for the week but find that I can collect 4 a day for three days without fail and without overwhelming myself. It is similar to saving $20 a week. Initially you don’t have much but in a years time you might have enough for that new couch you have been wanting. The bigger pictures in life are always filled with snapshots from a photo album that took a long time to cultivate. Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day – neither can your goals be realized all at once. Being patient with your progress and taking a proactive approach to goal achievement not only can help you succeed; but also ensures you can remain ever conscious to the things that mean the most to you and be able to handle the hectic routine of caring for your family
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