Goal Setting For Success
Since we were kids, we always had an aspiration or goal of some sort. Some of us wanted to become doctors, lawyers, or astronauts. Others were more specific, wanting to own the complete collection of The Simpsons by 20, owning a two-bedroom house by 25 or a having a $5000 a month job by 30. Goal setting has been with us since forever. But, really, is thinking up and dreaming about the goals we have set all there is to it? Of course, not.
Goal setting is not simply about expressing what we want out of life, but also having the drive, the perseverance and the action to reach them and make them happen.
There are several methods to effective goal setting. Here are five of the most basic:
1. Write down the goals you have set.
While our brains have the capacity to save information and remember what they absorb, our goals could get lost and forgotten somewhere between our favorite soap opera and the bills we have to pay. Goal setting works best if we write down the things and events we want to happen, so that we can frequently keep track and check if we are still on the right path. Get creative with your goal setting list. Place them were you see them often so you'll never forget.
2. Set a goal that satisfies what you truly want; not just something that would impress others.
Be true to yourself. Goal setting does not work if what you're aspiring for is for the pleasure and awe of others. Your goal should be something that would make you happy and benefit YOU. After all, you're the one who is going to be working for it.
3. Avoid setting contradicting goals. Be realistic.
For a simpler example, you cannot write down "set aside $500 from salary this month" if you're earning only $800 a month and have a $250 rent. How would you survive on a $50 monthly?
While saving $500 seems like a very good idea and could lead to a fat savings account in no time, it is not realistic. Set your goals based on what you can truly work with.
4. Try to be more detailed when goal setting.
This will help you identify your next move more easily. For instance, "buy a $99 iPod shuffle in one month" is easier to work for than simply setting "buy an iPod". Not only will the more specific goal be easier to achieve, it will also be more satisfying becuase there would be no confusion or what-ifs along the way.
5. Stick to your goals. Avoid straying.
If you've written down, "save $5 from daily expense allocation" then do so diligently. Don't set aside $2 today and just keep a mental note to keep $8 the next day. Be consistent. Cheating on your goal setting list is like cheating on yourself. This is more effective for short-term goals, of course. If you had originally written "own a Honda Scooter by 30" yesterday, surely you can change that and aim higher for a Honda Civic if you find yourself earnings $8000 a month at 25.
The keys to effective goal setting are consistency and discipline. In short, know exactly what you want, to be able get exactly what you want and more. Keep these goal setting tips in mind always and, who knows, your dreams could become reality in no time!
|
A New You In Business If you hold a business management degree or have prior experience running a profitable small ... read more
Alternative Possibilities Since positive thinking makes the ability to believe in alternative possibilities a reality, it also leads to more ... read more
Be a Model There is this story I remembered when I was still a kid, a series of stories about ... read more
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life When tapping in to the power of thought and getting positive, the most important ... read more
Enthusiasm Is Positive Energy "No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or ... read more
Finding Enthusiasm One of the most elemental solutions for finding enthusiasm is to focus on the benefit you will derive ... read more
Goal Setting For Success Since we were kids, we always had an aspiration or goal of some sort. Some of ... read more
Goals at Work It has been five years since you've set foot on your office workplace that was painted in ... read more
How does positive thinking work? Positive thinking begins with a conscious desire to pay attention to and recognize the affirmative ... read more
Influence Your Customers Once you have used the skills of positive thinking in your life to overcome a situation you ... read more
Keep Going Bad things happen to good people. It's a fact of life. One of the most extraordinary things about ... read more
Knowledge is Power The more you know about what you're doing, the easier it will be to accomplish. This may ... read more
Making Time For Success Are you an individual who knows how to make good use of your time? If you ... read more
Motivate Your Team Since human resource is an essential element to your organization's success, start setting goals for your employees. ... read more
No Negative You When you think about it, it's obvious: negative is the opposite of positive, so in order to ... read more
Exercises that reinforce positive thinking In order to reap the personal and professional benefits of staying positive, you must first ... read more
Smile For Success If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a smile is worth a million. The power ... read more
Starting Success In School All students have universal needs such as good study skills, effective time management, academic and social ... read more
Success Starts Early All students have universal needs such as good study skills, effective time management, academic and social support ... read more
Team Productivity Employee goal setting increases employee productivity and profits because it builds a strong foundation of employees for the ... read more
The benefits of being positive By learning positive thinking techniques and putting them into practice throughout every aspect of your ... read more
The Dream So you dream of owning an SUV in five years and want to make sure you get it ... read more
Valuable Time Are you an individual who can't seem to properly manage your time? If you are having problems at ... read more
What is positive thinking? Before putting the powers of positive thinking to work in your personal and professional life, you ... read more
Whats Luck Got To Do With It? "Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work ... read more
|
|
|
Disclaimer:
The Publisher has strived to be as accurate and complete as possible in
the creation of this website, notwithstanding the fact that he does not
warrant or represent at any time that the contents within are accurate
due to the rapidly changing nature of the Internet.
This site
is a common sense guide to Goal Setting For Success. In practical advice websites,
like anything else in life, there are no guarantees of income made.
Readers are cautioned to reply on their own judgment about their
individual circumstances to act accordingly.
This site
is not intended for use as a source of legal, business, accounting or
financial advice. All readers are advised to seek services of competent
professionals in legal, business, accounting, and finance field.
Any
perceived slights of specific people or organizations are unintentional.
|