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Setting New Goals

It is a necessary part of the human condition that we stop and set new goals at regular stages. This is one of the key refocussing points in your life so don't ignore it.

For many, this time can turn into a mid-life crisis, the sense that time is slipping away and there are still many goals you want to reach.

Now is the time to properly examine those concerns and make a personal development plan so that time doesn't slip away without at least some of those new goals being identified and reached.

Take a moment to look over the horizon. What does your future look like? What do you want it to look like?

Are you about to become an empty nester?

Are you going to continue to work full time?

Is it time to go back to school?

Is it time to try that small business you always wanted?

Are there activities or hobbies you previously loved but had to put aside for one reason or another?

Is it time to redecorate the house?

Is it time to sell the house?

Start exploring for the you that you left behind in your 20's and 30's. What were the things you wanted to do? How many of them are still options? What would it take to have you believe in the dream again?? What is the dream?

At this stage everything is an option, which can make it a little overwhelming. So let's break it down into something that's a little more manageable.

The Clean Sweep program gives you a list of targets in four categories as a starting point for your new goals.

These are the four key areas that will need your attention:

Money
This is the biggie. This is what will determine whether you have a comfortable retirement, a semi-retirement or you continue working long past what is a traditional retirement age.

Health
We live in a fabulous age where many ailments can be managed with a single tablet a day. But where things are within your control to manage them, isn't there at least some level of responsibility to take ownership of your own health and wellbeing?

Relationships
It is generally at this stage of life that people make their last, big, STATEMENT on the relationship front. How about some statistics on that?

•At this stage of life 66% of marriage breakups are initiated by the woman. Is that someone who has finally decided that enough is enough? Do you need some marriage advice?

Environment
Are you really going to maintain little Johnny's room just the way it is until he's 45? Downsize, redecorate, empty the cupboard, walk light, light, lighter on the earth. If you haven't been using stuff, pitch it or give it away and make some space.

Some of the stuff in Clean Sweep seems a little prescriptive (YES! I drink only filtered water!) but so what? It's a starting point.

Time to set new goals for the future.

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