Design Your Life - The Archery Model

Step 1

Individual Exercise - Self-Facilitated Reflective Process

Begin by creating the appropriate physical and mental environment for reflection. Wrap up any pressing tasks and send any important emails. If feasible, find a quiet space.

Start by checking in with yourself: How am I feeling? How was my day? What's on my mind? Take a few moments to truly become present in this moment.

Next, write down the following reflection questions using pen and paper.

Step 2

Reflect on Your Goal

Begin by contemplating:

What is your goal?
Reflect on the elements and qualities you aim to cultivate in your life.
For example: Flexibility? Financial Stability? Social Impact? Quality time with your family?

Step 3

Explore Your Motivation

Now, consider your level of motivation when thinking about this goal and the reasons behind it.

Rate your motivation on a scale of 1 to 3:
1: Low
2: Medium
3: High

If your motivation is low or medium, reassess your goal and ask yourself "why" you want to achieve it. This will help you uncover the underlying motivations and reignite your enthusiasm.

Rewrite your goal in a way that excites you.

Step 4

Determine Action Steps

Having settled on a motivating goal, identify three simple steps you can take this week to progress towards it.

Think about uncomplicated actions, such as:

Engaging in a conversation with someone who has achieved a similar goal.

Step 5

Monitor Your Thoughts and Feelings

Pay close attention to your thoughts and emotions as you work towards your goal.

The quality of your inner dialogue can either speed up your progress or hinder it.

This step will aid in overcoming any limiting beliefs:

Identify three fears associated with your goal.
Then, list three affirmations you can use when these fears arise.
For example:

Fear: "I'm not skilled at X."
Affirmation: "Every day, I am improving my skills in X."