Defining your goals will bring you benefits. Stay focused and motivated. In this note I present some ideas for you to consider when setting your goals.
Setting goals is a secret well known athletes, business men and women, and successful people in general.
But saying it is very easy… doing it is something else!
I confess that I definitely have everything written down, I keep my lists, etc. But many times I find that I put aside this excellent exercise. We always have excuses! However, I force myself to retake it because it is definitely the way to go and when I do I see everything much clearer and more precise.
As Claudia Juarez of www.motivacionplus.com.ar would say, defining a goal gives you some motivation and focus for the short and long term. It helps you not only to focus on the things you have to do but also to plan and organize your resources and your time, and even to acquire the skills you need to achieve them.
Clearly defining short and long-term goals will allow you to measure your progress and obtain personal satisfaction once achieved. Keeping some control will also make it easier for you to see your progress and the objectives actually accomplished. This eliminates the feeling of always running after things you have to do. Stopping, taking this control and being aware of the achievements, will result in an improvement in your self-esteem and will enhance your efforts and activities.
But going back to basics, setting a goal is making a decision about what you want to do, both in the short and long term.
Then, detail some concrete actions to be taken to achieve them. By breaking down your goals into smaller, more manageable goals, you will achieve them more easily and avoid discouragement from overly ambitious projects.
Here are some ideas to consider when setting goals and achieving them:
- Attitude plays a very important role. Realistic time planning is essential to avoid getting frustrated. Training is key. If you need certain skills to achieve a goal, the first step will be to get the necessary training. The financial situation should also be considered. You have to be realistic in defining the money you will need or the income you hope to earn. The objective review should be continuous and flexible. Adapting and making the correct corrections is essential. We plan something but then reality can tell us something else.
In short, definitely easier said than done… to exercise it, I propose a first objective: Set your Goals.
