20220826 Tip of the Day – Smart Goals

Having a plan of action usually starts with a goal.

When planning a wedding, the end goal is usually, that the loving couple will sail off into the sunset and live happily ever after. If we’re planning a vacation, the goal will be to identify where we’re going, how we are going to get there, what it is going to cost and how long we will stay there, and when we will return home. The result usually means we’re going to have fun and enjoy ourselves. If we’re planning a birthday party, the guest list is decided on, the invitations are sent out, the decorations are envisioned, the cake is made, and the result is that usually, many people have a sugar high for several hours the birthday girl is happy with her new presents, and everyone goes to sleep at night except mom and dad who get to clean up the mess.

If you can plan a wedding, a vacation, or a birthday party. Then you can plan on what to do in case of an Emergency or Natural Disaster.

September is known as national preparedness month. It is intended to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for the unthinkable disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time in your life.

Only 39 % of Americans have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with their family. https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/pfe-family.htm

https://www.globaldatavault.com/blog/fema-disaster-map/

According to a new Wells Fargo & Company survey, four in five Americans (84%) live in areas that have experienced some form of natural disaster in the past three years, and over half (54%) live in areas that have experienced severe natural disasters, specifically hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires or earthquakes. https://newsroom.wf.com/English/news-releases/news-release-details/2021/Most-Americans-Ill-Prepared-for-Natural-Disasters-Wells-Fargo-Survey-Finds/default.aspx

When developing your emergency or natural disaster plan, it is good to have a goal. There can be many goals built into the plan. And to achieve them, it’s nice to know what you are doing and how we’re going to go about it.

This brings up the concept of Smart Goals. A smart goal is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.

My friend Brian Jud an author for Bowker, has written an interesting article titled Goals are Worthless…

His article is unique because it covers without saying so, the smart goal process, and he adds some insightful information that can be very valuable when developing a plan of action.

https://www.selfpublishedauthor.com/node/655?mc_cid=9632ff40ad&mc_eid=7ce6298989

In the coming month of September, I will be releasing clear, specific, measurable, and timely information that you can use to create a working emergency action plan for you, your family, and your loved ones.

Here is a link to a free PDF download that you can use to outline your plan: Smart Goals Planner

if you are tired of being worried every day your children leave for school, or when you leave town on business, you can relieve your anxiety by having a plan of action that will protect them.

This process is easy and inexpensive. When you follow the prompts, provided during the month of September and take action, by the end of the month, you will have a working emergency action plan to protect yourself, your family, and your loved ones.

Till next time

“Be Safe”

P.S. Find out just how well prepared you are?

Take advantage of the disaster and emergency preparedness assessment: LINK