Challenge #4 – Make a Plan for Something You Want

I took a very long break from this blog while I was substitute teaching full time and working on my personal training certification. Now that I passed my test and am subbing two-three times per week, I can refocus on writing as well as my blog. Today, I am going to jump right into the next challenge…

Challenge #4 – Make a Plan for Something You Want

What’s something you’ve always really wanted to do? Maybe you’ve been wanting to go to Spain or have been wanting to move to a new place. Whatever it is, I challenge you to make a plan to achieve it. This could include making a plan to save money, making a timeline for finding a new job, or taking a big project and breaking it down into smaller steps.

After meeting with a career coach last year, it became abundantly clear that I would be happiest in an entrepreneurial or freelancing role. Since writing, education, and fitness are three of my passions, I’ve been thinking of how to incorporate all of them into a satisfying career. So I made a plan that I am going to share with you, and then I encourage you to do the same for yourself. Let’s make 2018 the year we chase our dreams!

I have decided to start a part-time personal training business where I travel to people’s homes and train them there. Additionally, I am hoping to do freelance writing and continue subbing at my current school as much as my schedule allows. I am going to share all the steps for my personal training business so you can see how I broke down a large goal into a manageable plan:

1. Pass the test.
2. Apply for a business LLC in Maryland.
3. Create forms such as a liability waiver, informed consent, health history questionnaire, etc.
4. Attain liability insurance.
5. Start training friends and family.
6. Create and maintain a blog and social media accounts.
7. Advertise to new potential clients through a variety of modes depending on the need for clients.

Making this plan really helps me focus on specific things at one time rather than getting overwhelmed by the magnitude of starting a business. If you make a specific plan and take action, you can achieve whatever it is that you want! What’s your plan?

Until next time, happy living!

=) Mary