Assessment and reflections on the past three months' objectives and accomplishments
In the world of goal setting and personal development, a neurodivergent-friendly approach can be a game-changer. One individual has found success in this method, navigating hurdles such as fluctuating energy levels and unexpected illnesses, and achieving progress despite these challenges.
Reflecting on achievements always feels great for this individual, who has completed various projects such as a 6-month money review, garden updates, and house plans. However, the individual was frustrated that their April goals were high-energy and not suitable for their current state. To overcome this, they perform a monthly review of their goal setting and, more importantly, a quarterly review.
Preparation for the goal review is crucial for the individual, who sets aside dedicated time in a calm, distraction-free environment. The winter months are a time for deep work and focused planning, while spring is lighter and more focused on home projects, gardening, and adventures.
The key strategies for this neurodivergent-focused quarterly review include thorough preparation, extended processing time, acknowledging emotional responses, employing task chunking and detailed, stepwise plans, building emotional safety, and regularly revisiting and adapting goals to align with evolving circumstances and strengths.
During the past quarter's review, the individual found it to be an emotional journey, filled with frustration, pride, gratitude, and newfound clarity. The individual has identified three goals to work on for the upcoming quarter, understanding the importance of realistic goals set in manageable chunks.
Embracing flexibility and implementing 'Plan B' helped the individual stay on track during low-motivation days. The individual encourages others to consider their own quarterly goal review and is open to hearing about others' reflections or goals related to quarterly reviews.
By breaking down long-term goals into clear, manageable quarterly milestones, gathering all relevant documentation ahead of time, and using preferred learning and communication modalities, this individual has found a method that works for them. This approach, which balances structured, flexible approaches with emotional safety and individualized supports, fosters meaningful progress and clarity.
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Incorporating neurodivergent-friendly strategies such as thorough preparation, extended processing time, acknowledging emotional responses, task chunking, detailed planning, building emotional safety, and regularly adapting goals has been essential for this individual in their education-and-self-development journey, promoting personal-growth and goal-setting. As a result of their quarterly goal reviews, they've experienced a range of emotions like frustration, pride, gratitude, and newfound clarity, and have identified realistic, manageable goals for the upcoming quarter.