A Theme/Plan 2012: 3rd Quarter

This is a continuation of the A Theme and A Plan swap: We'll be creating goals for July, August and September 2012.

If you established goals for 2012 are you on track? Haven't started? Or maybe you need to reassess and revise what you set out to do because life and circumstances have changed.

If you didn't create a plan for the year or you're just now getting focused, now is the time to get down to business.

Create a plan that breaks down your big goal(s) into smaller ones. That means we're breaking down the year into quarters (Jan-March; April-June; July-Sept; and Oct-Dec).

This swap is about looking forward, getting motivated and creating goals for 2012. What is it you want to accomplish in the third quarter -- July through September?

Your goals should be SMART -- that's specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely.

Tell 2 partners your plan AND what you've accomplished so far this year (if you participated in the 1st Quarter and/or 2nd Quarter swaps, include an assessment of that quarter). Your swap can be in the form of a letter, a list, a contract or in any format that suits you.

Tell your partner what your theme for the year is. If you didn't give your goals a rallying cry, do so now. Your theme could be a motivational quote or statement, i.e. Just do it! or Pursue the Passion! My theme for the year is "Get Moving!" and it relates to all of my goals, writing/creative and personal. Yours can be anything that encapsulates your plan for the year or for the quarter.

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