How to Create a Goal Setting Vision Chart for Camberwell Business Club
How to Create a Goal Setting Vision Chart for Camberwell Business Club
Thank-you Kerry Daly and the Camberwell Business Club for giving me this opportunity to speak here today.
Allow me to introduce myself, I am Yvonne Junor, author of my memoir ‘Finding My Rainbow’.
Today I am going to give you a brief outline of my book in order to demonstrate to you how a goal setting and vision chart has positively impacted my life. This will demonstrate how you can achieve your goals and aspirations in your life too.
I was born in Melbourne during the ‘Baby Boomer’ generation, the youngest of four children. Milk was delivered by horse and cart, bread, fruit and vegetables were also delivered to the door, there weren’t any rhymes about ‘slip, slop, slap’ consequently I have lots of freckles.
We had more frosts and fog back then. In primary school, we drank warm milk curdled by the hot summer sun and sat in the back of an open ute on trips to Rosebud.
One of the constant themes in my life is the love of food and cooking, I completed an apprenticeship in cooking. In the eighties only a small percentage of women worked in the industry, it was not glamorous and was before the cooking shows such as ‘Masterchef’, our cuisine in Australia has changed and transformed incredibly since then.
My career pathway changed as I completed a degree in Recreation, followed by a retail career in Coles-Myer, I then worked as a diversional therapist in aged care before moving into education support.
In 2023 I published my memoir, ‘Finding My Rainbow’ and am now focusing on providing personal development workshops and presentations based on my wide range of skills and experiences. You can see my website at https://www.rainbowconnexions.com or connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnejunor
On the personal side of my life, in 1990 I decided to join a dating service to find a life partner. This was before dating sites such as ‘Bumble’ or ‘Tinder’ existed. I met Grant and we married in 1992 and raised two daughters together.
Unfortunately, Grant suffered from OCD, anxiety and depression and had a significant mental breakdown in 2000 that was not adequately managed by his psychiatrist.
Ten years of living with Grant and these challenges meant that one month later, I had a mental breakdown too. My GP admitted me into the Melbourne Clinic for two weeks.
The Melbourne Clinic introduced me to an excellent psychiatrist who provided me with support and advice to manage my own mental health and to continue supporting Grant.
Without adequate medical treatment, Grant developed a range of other health problems including chronic insomnia, gut issues and general withdrawal from everyday life. He became highly sensitive, regularly angry and extremely critical.
Despite my best efforts to support him physically, emotionally and socially, after a total of twenty years together, Grant took his life.
This was extremely traumatic and for personal reasons I choose not to disclose the details.
I was almost 50, a widow, with two daughters, aged 10 and 13 and very grateful to still be seeing the same psychiatrist. He helped me develop new coping strategies, for health, work, hobbies, travel, relationships and education. He provided significant encouragement and guidance and I still see him regularly.
A counselor complemented this with ‘Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming EMDR,’ to heal the layers and depth of trauma I had experienced.
By 2015, and mostly as a result of my own efforts, I started to feel as if I had the skills to live an authentic, happy and fulfilling life. I found that most people did not know what to say or do. I would have appreciated more sensitivity about my circumstances, as well as some personal encouragement and practical support.
My health has become my top priority. I eat a healthy diet, walk regularly, ride my electric bike and spend time in my garden. I have regular health checkups and see a physiotherapist.
Social interaction is a top priority as this is considered the strongest predictor of longevity.
I am working with Sue Ellson on my technology and business skills, which is firing all the neurons in my brain, supporting and developing new neural pathways.
Yvonne Junor at Camberwell Business Club
My pets, Rosie an18 year old Spoodle dog and Lulu, a 10 year old black cat, give me such unconditional love, comfort and joy.
Rosie is going to be featured on a television show ‘Pooches at Play’ because of her age. Her longevity could be attributed to the diet, love and care I have given her.
I have a professional financial advisor managing my money so that I have the resources and freedom to enjoy my life.
I am blessed and grateful to have such a rich and fulfilling life. My daughters have grown up to be strong women I am so proud of.
I feel fortunate to have travelled extensively around Australia, including Uluru, the hot pools in Katherine and crocodiles In Port Douglas. I have also been to South East Asia, Pacific Islands and Europe on my own and even got lost in Florence.
Last, but not least, life has taught me to never lose my sense of humour.
Camberwell Business Club Lunch Guests
Now, I have a small project for you participate in, to help you identify your goals and aspirations. I would like this to be a safe space whereby you feel comfortable to share.
With the person next to you, discuss and write down three of your core values and goals.
Discuss Vision Chart and How To Create
Discuss how it improves business and personal relationships
- Discipline
- Time management
- Focus on priorities
- Visual reminder
- Meet your deadlines
- Create a foundation for achievement
- Rewire your brain
- Changing your habits
Then we will have a group chat on how we found this exercise.
By Yvonne Junor 🌈 Author 'Finding My Rainbow'
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