Flavor #24: G. A. S.  (Goals, Activities, Skills)

(Complete list and links to the 31 Flavors of Wisdom)

Meaning, essence, and significance? In The 31 Flavors of Wisdom, the “G. A. S.” framework: Goals, Activities, and Skills, offers a structured approach to personal development.  Here you simply ask yourself these three questions to help you create a plan of action to identify, work on, and build skills connected to your goals.  The questions are:​

Goals: What are the realistic, obtainable or envisioned goals you’ve set for yourself (or relationship)?

Activities: What targeted activities will you engage in to help you to reach your goals?

Skills: What skills do you envision obtaining due to your engagement in your goal-focused activity?

This triad emphasizes focused and intentional living, where your mindful choices lead to personal growth, achievement, fulfillment and of course, Wisdom (#1)!

Practical Appearance and Nutritional Value: Practically, G.A.S. integrates your aspirations, actions, and abilities. For example, to improve your emotional intelligence, you might set a goal to improve your Empathy (#6), which entails practicing active listening exercises, growing your Emotional Self-Awareness abilities, and of course learning and practicing activities to increase your Empathy index. The “nutritional value” of this approach helps you to create what Dr. Dan Siegel calls a “Triangle of Well-Being,”where your continuous participation in goal-directed activity increases your knowledgeability, confidence and skill, due to the dynamic interplay between your mind, brain, and relationships! 

Who deserves some of this seasoning?  “When someone I care about is undergoing a significant life transition, I can offer support by encouraging them to set clear, attainable goals that provide direction and purpose.Engaging in activities aligned with their objectives allows us to work together toward achieving them.Additionally, sharing resources and facilitating opportunities to develop necessary skills empowers them to navigate their transition more effectively.By consciously applying this structured approach, I not only assist in their personal development but also reinforce my commitment to intentional living in this expression of ‘loving my neighbor as I love myself.’”

So thanks again for looking at these 31 Flavors of Wisdom and hopefully, participating in the 31 Day Wisdom Challenge, and for reading this excerpt from Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life. As time permits, please visit the other blogs written by Dr. Ken McGill: Daily Bread for Life and “3–2- 5–4–24” for additional information that could be helpful.