December 15, 2023

Episode 121: Make 2024 your best year ever! (Setting financial goals for the next year)

14 minutes

Setting Effective Financial Goals for 2024

In this episode of 'Therapy for Your Money', host Julie Herres discusses tips on how to make 2024 the most productive financial year yet for private practice owners. She encourages listeners to evaluate previous successes and align future goals with their personal ambitions, focusing on both financial and non-financial targets. Additionally, she emphasizes the effectiveness of setting SMART goals. Finally, she announces an upcoming 'Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet Workshop' where attendees can work on their goals and financial plans.

Aligning Personal Goals with Financial Goals: When setting financial goals, it's essential to align them with your personal aspirations. While having a revenue target can be motivating, it's equally important to consider what truly matters to you. Increasing your take-home pay or achieving a better work-life balance may be more significant than merely attaining a specific revenue milestone

The 10X Goal Mindset: Embracing the 10X goal mindset can be transformative. It challenges you to rethink everything in your business. Setting a goal that is significantly beyond your current position forces you to examine what needs to change to make that goal possible.

Putting Goals into Action: Once your goals are set, it's time to develop a plan to achieve them. Utilize the SMART goal framework – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By creating goals that meet these criteria, you can clearly track your progress and make necessary adjustments along the way.

Monitoring Progress and Making Adjustments: Regularly review your progress and ensure that you're on track to achieve your goals. At the end of each month, evaluate your outcomes and make any necessary adjustments.

Conclusion:

As we enter a new year, take the time to set financial goals that align with your personal aspirations. Reflect on your past accomplishments, consider audacious 10X goals, and develop a plan using the SMART goal framework. By setting clear and actionable goals, you can make 2024 your best year yet. Remember, your financial success is within reach when you combine intentionality, strategic planning, and the drive to reach new heights.

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