· Makes you more accountable
· Motivates you
· Helps you focus on specific elementsHow Do You Set a Goal?
It’s not just about setting any kind of goal, but it’s about setting a SMART goal or goals. SMART is an acronym we use to describe the following characteristics a good goal should have.· S – Specific
o Your goal should be well-defined and clear to anyone who reads over it.
· M – Measurable
o Your goal should include some kind of quantifiable measure. This way, you’ll know if you progress, how much progress you’re making, and whether or not you’ve reached your goal.
· A – Attainable
o Make sure your goal can be something that can be achieved.
· R – Realistic
o Your goal should be something you can complete given the current resources, your knowledge, and your time.
· T – Time Frame
o You should have a specific length of time in mind in which you want to complete your goal. The time frame should be long enough to actually complete your goal, but not too long.
You don’t want a set a goal that is beyond your capability. Your goal should be something that will make you work, but not drive you to the brink of insanity.2. Make sure your goal is as detailed and as specific as possible.
Having more detailed goals will be much more effective than having vague goals. This will ensure that you take the proper steps towards achieving your goal.
3. Review, update, and revise.
By constantly evaluating your progress you can ensure that you are on the right track to achieving it and that your goal is still realistic and attainable by your deadline. This should be done frequently throughout the duration of your set time frame.
4. Reward yourself as you progress.
Without the little steps, you will never be able to achieve your overall, big goal. So treat yourself after you knock out each of your small goals that will help move you towards your final goal.
5. Set goals that don’t contradict each other.
By doing this, your chances of success increase immensely.
6. Enjoy the challenges.
Throughout the entirety of your goal, be serious but at the same time, enjoy yourself! It’s these challenges that show us what we are really made of.
So now that you know how and why SMART goals should planned, POST IT UP! We have a goal board so we are reminded and we can be encouraged by our friends and trainers to keep moving towards our GOAL. Make your own goal board or simply share with others your goals so they can help you succeed, you might quickly find your friends have the same goals and now you have a partner or team to reach success!
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