We’re now over halfway through 2021, so it’s time to re-evaluate some of goals for the year. At the beginning of January I had eleven things I wanted to accomplish over the year, now I can look at how many of those goals I’ve accomplished so far, what’s left on my to-do list, and whether I really want to finish them.

In my 2021 Goalsetting for Actors post, I mentioned my “20 Minute Rule”. This is one weapon I use in the war against procrastination. Today, I bequeath that weapon to you, that you might use it to vanquish your procrastination foe.

It can be easy to think that needing someone’s help means that you’re weak or insufficient in some way, but having someone support you and keep you accountable to your goals is nothing to be ashamed of! Humans are social creatures; we’re wired to seek the support and encouragement of others, whether they’re a cheerleader or a mentor.

You’ve decided it’s time to set some acting goals. Excellent! But how do you set goals you’re excited to accomplish? Ones that you know you can finish once your burst of motivation is over?

Voice acting is more than just speaking into a microphone or making funny voices. It’s about maintaining your body as an instrument and building your business. In order to make sure you can spend long hours in the booth (and get enough jobs to actually get into it), you need to have healthy behaviours that give you the strength, endurance, and flexibility you need.

I believe the first step in goal setting is knowing what fulfills and drives you.

Knowing the reason why you are driven helps you set goals that actually fulfill you.