Most entrepreneurs set big yearly resolutions in January — and by March, many of them are forgotten. The problem isn’t ambition. It’s structure. A year is too long to stay focused, and a week can feel too short to achieve anything meaningful. That’s why monthly goals are so effective.
A month is the sweet spot: long enough to make progress, short enough to keep momentum.
With the MY PA system, you can set up to five monthly goals, then break them into projects and actions that flow into your weekly and daily planning. Here’s how to make it work.
Step 1: Choose up to five clear goals
Why five? Because it forces you to focus. Too many goals lead to scattered energy and half-finished projects. Write them down in your planner, and make sure they’re specific.
Unclear goal: “Work on my website.”
Clear goal: “Publish a new homepage and services page by the end of the month.”
Step 2: Define the projects behind each goal
A goal is the outcome. A project is the path to get there. Breaking goals into projects turns vague intentions into concrete plans.
Example:
Goal: Launch a new product this month.
Projects: Finalise design, order packaging, build product page, create marketing emails.
Step 3: Break projects into weekly actions
Each project needs bite-sized steps that fit into your weekly plan. This keeps you moving forward instead of putting things off until the last minute.
Example:
Week 1: Finalise design.
Week 2: Order packaging and draft product page copy.
Week 3: Upload product photos and set up payment system.
Week 4: Send launch emails.
Step 4: Time block your priorities
It’s one thing to write down goals, it’s another to make space for them. Use time blocking to schedule project work into your day. Treat it like an appointment with your future success.
Step 5: Review weekly and adjust
Life happens. Projects shift. That’s why a weekly review is built into the MY PA system. Each week, check your progress against your monthly goals and adjust where needed. Consistency is what matters most.
Common mistakes to avoid
Setting more than five goals — focus beats quantity.
Forgetting to break goals into projects.
Writing vague goals that don’t have a measurable outcome.
Skipping the weekly review and losing track of progress.
Final thoughts
Monthly goals give you the clarity of a short deadline with the impact of meaningful progress. When paired with projects, weekly actions, and daily time blocking, you’ll always know what to work on next.
👉 Download the Free Business Planner to set your monthly goals with guided layouts designed to help you plan and achieve with ease.
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