Setting Goals Will Improve Your Life
Do you need help in setting goals? Effecting goal setting is key! It doesn't matter if you have big goals or small ones. Without setting smart and achievable goals, your chances of success are slim to none. If you want an effective goal-setting process and help in achieving your performance goals, check out our four simple steps to help in accomplishing your goals.
There is not one person on God's beautiful green earth that doesn't have a goal they hope to someday achieve. The problem is that most of us let fear, excuses, and other circumstances keep us from reaching those goals. In Brian Tracy's “No Excuses” book about goals, he said something very important that stuck with me. He said, “Success is goals, and all else is commentary.”
Goals are Key to Your Success!
Just think about that for a second. Without goals, your chances of success are slim to none. If you follow the steps to set smart goals that are listed below, these steps will help you accomplish any goal you set to accomplish, regardless of how big it is. Failure stops right here, right now.
Whether you have personal or business goals, we want to help you set and achieve your goals with our effective goal setting process!
Step #1 – Figure Out What You Really Want
Setting goals sounds simple, but most people have no idea what it is that they really want. Take a moment to figure it out and set specific goals. Imagine that there are no limitations. Whatever you want to do is possible. Knowing that, what is it that you really want? How much money do you want to make in the next 6 months? How much weight do you want to lose? You must be very clear about what you want before you can start moving toward your attainable goals.
Step #2 – Write Down Your Goals
Once you have figured out exactly what you want, write it down. Again, this sounds simple but it is a very important part of you reaching your goals. When you are writing out your goals be very specific. You want it to be as clear as possible. If you want to make a million dollars in the next 12 months, write it down. If you want to lose 50 pounds in 4 months, write it down. Whatever it is, write down your attainable goals.
#3 – Create a Plan
Now that you know what you want to accomplish, an important aspect of achieving your goals is to set a plan to make them happen. It doesn't matter if you have smaller goals or lofty ones. If your goal is to lose weight, create a plan that will help you do that. For example, your plan could be to workout 5 days a week for 30 minutes. Your plan could also include cutting out all fast food for a certain amount of time. When setting goals, it is important to take the time to create a plan that will help you accomplish them. Once you have your plan you must take action on it every single day.
Step #4 – Set Deadlines
An important aspect in achieving your short-term and long-term goals is setting deadlines. When you set deadlines, you literally force your brain to come up with creative ways to make it happen. Deadlines will drive you and push you to go the extra mile. Creating deadlines and sticking to them will push you towards your goals faster than you can imagine. And don't worry if you happen to miss your goal by the deadline. Just set specific goals and dates for your new deadlines and keep it moving.
We wish you the best in your goal-setting process and hope that you are able to meet or exceed them!
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17 Comments.
Very well said “Without setting smart and achievable goals, your chances of success are slim to none. ” Like they say without a plan your goal is just a wish. These are great reminders to set goals, take action, and make it happen.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the information. Value-driven goals, goals that deliver value to ourselves and others, energises. Again, breaking down our goals into daily action habits, spurs us forward.
Absolutely! Thank you.
Great advice on why setting goals are important and how to do them! As an avid Bucket List writer, I can 100% agree that writing them down and setting deadlines are a great way of getting things done, especially your dreams. I would only add that sometimes life gets in the way of your deadlines but by writing them down and asking for other people to hold you accountable, you can find ways to complete them!
Thanks Eric! Yes, life definitely has a way of getting in the way of the best laid plans! It is important to give yourself wiggle room.
yes, writing goals and going for it changes life drastically. I enjoy the moment of goal setting even if I just ‘lay towards the goal’ as we say it
I couldn’t agree more!
I agree. growing up without having goals really slows everything. You’ll wander out there that might stumble you even..
Completely agree with your views on focused goals and setting deadlines. Even if there are sudden detours due to unforeseen situations, we can always bring ourselves back to reach the target.
Thank you. Best of luck to you in setting and achieving your goals!
I agree with you that goal setting is very important. Personally, I have both short and long term goals which helps me focus and stay on track. And yes — writing down your goals truly helps! Much better if you can create a dream board or vision board too.
Yes! Vision/dream boards are a huge help with setting goals. Thank you.
Very efficient tips, Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses on your acquisition of knowledge and helps you to organize your time and your resources so that you can make the most of your life.
Thank you! Wishing you and yours an amazing new year!
#1 always stumps me, it seems fluid. It changes depending on my mood. Learning that it’s ok to change the goalposts!
I agree 100%!