Do you have goals which are dear to you? Then this article can help you to reach them :
There are three things to know:
1. Know yourself
To achieve goals you must be passionate about them. You will be passionate about your goals if they have meaning for you. Consider the following before you begin:
- What are your core values?
- Where do you want to be in 10 years?
- What do you want for your life?
- What difference do you want to make in the world?
2. Balanced goals for a balanced life
Set your goals in all areas of your life:
- Health
- Career
- Personal
3. Set SMART goals in present tense
- Specific - be clear and specific about your goal.
- Measurable - if you can't measure it, it is difficult to achieve.
- Attainable - make sure you are able to attain the goal.
- Realistic - is this goal feasible given your effort levels and tendencies?
- Timely - Write a specific date so when it comes, you can check off completion of the goal.
Example:
I will be more physically active. NOT SMART I am bouncing every hour 10 times on my Rebounder and 20 minutes Rebounding Training every day for the next week. SMART
Goal Tracking
Health Goal | reached by when | Career Goal | reached by when | Personal Goal | reached by when? | |
1 month | 1. | 1. | 1. | |||
2. | 2. | 2. |
Health Goal | reached by when | Career Goal | reached by when | Personal Goal | reached by when? | |
1 year | 1. | 1. | 1. | |||
2. | 2. | 2. |
Health Goal | reached by when | Career Goal | reached by when | Personal Goal | reached by when? | |
2 year | 1. | 1. | 1. | |||
2. | 2. | 2. |