Set a Goal for this Year

WHAT? - This year’s Temple & Family History Goals [1]

WHY? - Because we all do better with goals. If goals make you feel stressed, you’re doing it wrong.

WHEN? - January is often a goal setting month. What about today?

HOW?

  1. Start with desire. Decide you want to do something for Temple & Family History this year.

  2. Consider your options. Perhaps pick from other suggestions on this site or any other sources as food for thought for potential T&FH goals.

  3. Perhaps plan 4 smaller goals for family history for the year (1 goal for 3 months each). Or pick one goal. Your goals = your choice.

  4. Think progress, not status. Be nice to yourself. By small and simple things, great things are brought to pass. Think Yay! rather than Oh nooo! Count time spent serving others (indexing, etc.) if you hit a blocker on your own family’s lines. It helps you keep momentum and if your efforts aid progress for God’s human family, it counts.

  5. Look for which ancestors have little to no memories posted to familysearch.org. Is anyone still alive that might have some memories?

  6. Where will you put your goals to see them and remind yourself monthly? Write your goals down and review your goals monthly on fast Sunday. Make a habit that supports you.

  7. Perhaps, start a genealogy journal and write what you learn this year and write what you’re struggling with. Then pull out these notes when you find time to meet with a consultant.

  8. "Be the Light"

    1. Ask your families what they plan for Temple & Family History this quarter. Remind them we have nine ward consultants.

    2. Is there anyone in your extended family that is not yet a member with whom you might have a positive experience with this year by sharing genealogy information, efforts, or just paying attention to them through genealogy efforts?

  9. Celebrate small steps that you can control. Don’t worry about things beyond your control. Pray for your Temple & Family History efforts.

Recap:

1. People outside our church just call it genealogy.

Updated on 05 Jan 2020

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