Linkup Goal System

Become successfully employed with a great organization!
1	Privacy setting: public - any Linkup member may view this goal
2	Importance of this goal: 10
3	Why is this goal important?
First off, I could loose everything if I do not pay my bills. My sanity depends not only on paying bills but working with a good group of people. Most of us spend most of our waking hours at work and it needs to be productive, gratifying and positive.
4	How is this goal related to the larger meaning and purpose of your life?
Self sufficiency and independence.
5	What will achieving this goal will accomplish for you and for your life?
A sense of purpose and reduction of financial stress.
6	What other positive developments might come about through achieving this goal?
Financial security and hopefully working with others to achieve a larger goal. I have always worked in the Non-Profits.
7	Describe in detail how you believe you will feel once you have achieved this goal.
Relieved, excited and maybe a little scared.
8	Describe in detail every way you believe your life will be better once you achieve this goal.
I will not have to worry about paying my rent loosing my apartment and living on the streets! I have worked very hard all my life and left my art behind so that I could pay my bills, have health insurance, visit my children, family, grandchild and maybe even take a real vacation now and again. To be out of a job without savings is a very scary place to be! I was a dancer/theater student in college and audited all my classes so I do not have a degree and this makes it harder to land a job in this economy. I try not to stress about this, but each day the bills keep piling up and my heart races a little more in the pursuit of job prospects and financial security. I believe I will have more peace and when I am working I am more focused.
9	In what ways will achieving this goal increase your self-respect?
Being self sufficient and productive! Not being so scared about paying my way. Being able to go to events without having to ask, "does it cost to attend and what will we have to spend at the event?" Feeling like I can participate in trainings or yoga classes to improve my health. Feeling in control of my health and not loosing my health insurance!
10	In what ways will your achieving this goal help other people?
I will be on firmer financial ground and I will have the space and mental security to advise, assist and help others. Right now I feel like I am skating on very thin ice! I am in Human Resources and Office Management, my style and experience is all about helping others, mentoring and supporting others both in work and in private life.
11	In what ways will achieving this goal help you in achieving other goals, or making other changes?
It's mostly financial, health, travel, ability to help my children once I get to that place. I need to take classes and get certified in HR. It would also improve my health to get a trainer as I am 58 and have been sedentary for my jobs and my body needs tuning and toning. Improving my health.
12	If you don't achieve this goal, how will you feel about yourself?
Failure, scared, nervous and fearful of what is to come.
13	If you don't achieve this goal, describe the very worst that could happen, by the end of your life.
Not having my own place to live, becoming sick and maybe having a break down. A big fear, (although I never thought it could happen), would be ending up like my mother, alone, sick and dead leaning over the bathtub in an assisted living facility and leaving nothing but debt for my children. Wow, did I really just say that, OK, you did say what would be the worst case scenario.
14	How challenging is this goal? 10
15	In what ways is this goal challenging?
The economy! So many qualified people out of work. My resume is old and I do not have the money to have a professional work on my resume. I have amazing experiences but not the education that everyone seems to want. I really could use some help with my cover letters as well. these days I feel overwhelmed!
16	Describe exactly what will be involved in achieving this goal.

17	Exactly how will you know that you are making progress toward achieving this goal?

18	How do you plan to pace yourself?

19	What obstacles are you likely to encounter as you move toward this goal?

20	For each obstacle, how do you plan to deal effectively with that obstacle?

21	If you notice you are slipping, what effective action will you take?

22	Is there a reward you plan to give yourself when you achieve this goal? If so, describe the reward and how you will feel about receiving it.

23	How long do you expect it to take, realistically, to achieve this goal?
24	Time you intend to spend toward achiveing this goal: