Here’s a simple exercise to put the GOAL, HOW, NOW framework into practice.

Grab a pen and paper or duplicate this notion as yours to work directly on it, and let’s go through the following steps:

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Step 1: Define Your GOAL

Write down:

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One professional goal for 2025.

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One personal goal for 2025.

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📍Remember: Make it specific.

Step 2: Map Out Your HOW

For each goal, list at least 3 actions or strategies you need to implement to achieve it. Be as specific as possible.

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Your HOW for professional goal:

• Action/ Strategy 1
• Action/ Strategy 2
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Your HOW for personal goal:

• Action/ Strategy 1
• Action/ Strategy 2
• Action/ Strategy 3 </aside>

Step 3: Identify Your NOW

For each goal, write down one immediate action you can take this week to get started. Make sure it’s something small and actionable.

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Your NOW for professional goal:

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Your NOW for personal goal:

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Step 4: Review and Reflect