I am a goal setter. I enjoy setting SMARTER goals, and I enjoy achieving my goals. I might even be considered a bit of a goals junkie.

As I reflect on how I’ve achieved many of my goals, it all comes back to one simple question I ask myself when I go to bed at night:

Did I do at least one thing today that moved me closer to achieving a goal?

This might mean you:

- Had coffee with someone who could help you find a job

- Read a new book, article, or magazine about your desired job to stay up on the latest trends

- Attended an event where hiring managers are hanging out (with business cards and copies of your resume in hand)

- Asked an expert to review your resume and cover letter, to offer insights on how to make it better

- Wrote handwritten thank you notes to the last person you interviewed with

- Got up 30 minutes early to exercise

- or something entirely different!

Every day when you go to bed, ask yourself “Did I do at least one thing today that moved me closer to achieving a goal?”

Then make sure you do something tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day, that will get you closer to achieving your goal.