GoalChart Help

Getting Started with GoalChart

Creating your first GoalChart

Creating a GoalChart is easy. Here are the steps:

1. Type in your name.

This is optional.

2. Type in the goal you want to reach, along with a description of a step that you plan to do to reach that goal.

For example, you could enter "Lose weight by walking 20 minutes a day." Daily goals work well, but you can use other timeframes, like twice a day.

3. Type in the name of a reward that you will give yourself once you've reached your goal.

This will help motivate you.

4. Drag an image of your reward from Safari into the area marked "Drop your reward image here."

You can also drag from iPhoto or Finder. You could also drag in an image of your goal, another image or no image at all. However, images are powerful motivators.

5. Choose a number of boxes via the text field at the bottom. You can also use the sliders.

If you have a daily type of goal, then choose how many days you want. Note that there is a limit of 35 currently which correspond roughly to a month. If you want to go over 35, then please create multiple GoalCharts. If you have another type of goal, say twice a day for 2 weeks, then you'll want to choose 14 boxes.

6. Print out your chart and hang it on your wall, corkboard or whiteboard.

Make sure it is somewhere prominent where you can see it.

7. Reach your goal!

Every time you take a step towards your goal, mark off a box. You will be able to see your progress which will give you more motivation to complete your goal.

Once you're reached your goal, get yourself your reward! You've earned it!

GoalChart Tips

Make Small, Easy Goals at First

If you try to start out with big goals, you may get discouraged easily. Instead, try starting out with small, easy goals. You will succeed since they're easy and that will give you momentum to achieve bigger goals.

In practice, what this means is to create a GoalChart with just a few boxes. Limit yourself to 7 boxes or fewer for your first GoalChart.

Find a Reward You Really Want

Picture yourself enjoying your reward and that can help you take the necessary steps towards your goal even when you don't feel like it. It should be something you really want (and can afford) so that it can override your hesistancy.

Hang Your GoalChart Where You Cannot Miss It

Make sure that you are seeing your GoalChart as often as possible. That way you are reminded of your goal, and your reward, often. Once you start making progress, you will see that as well and you'll soon realize that success is just a few boxes away.