five golden rules of goal setting

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  • Here are our five golden rules of goal setting: 1. Set Goals that Motivate You
    2. Set SMART Goals
    3. Set Goals in Writing
    4. Make an Action Plan
    5. Stick with It
  • Set Goals that Motivate You : Goal achievement requires commitment, so to maximize the likelihood of success, you need to feel a sense of urgency and have an "I must do this" attitude. When you don't have this, you risk putting off what you need to do to make the goal a reality. This in turn leaves you feeling disappointed and
    frustrated with yourself, both of which are de-motivating; and you can end up in a very destructive "I can't do anything or be successful at anything" frame of mind.
  • Set SMART Goals
    You have probably heard of "SMART goals” already. But do you always apply the rule? The simple fact
    is that for goals to be powerful, they should be designed to be SMART. There are many variations of
    what SMART stands for but the essence is this - goals should be: A. Specific Goals
    b. Set Measurable Goals
    c. Set Attainable Goals
    d. Set Relevant Goals
    e. Set Time Bound Goals
  • Set Goals in Writing
    The physical act of writing down a goal makes it real and tangible.
  • Make an Action Plan
    This step is often missed in the process of goal setting. You get so focused on the outcome that you forget to plan all of the steps that are needed along the way. By writing out the individual steps, and then crossing each one off as you complete it, you'll realize that you are making progress towards your ultimate goal. This is especially important if your goal is big and demanding, or long-term.
  • Stick with It
    Remember, goal setting is an ongoing activity not just a means to an end. Build in reminders to keep yourself on track, and make regular time-slots available to review your goals. Your end destination may
    remain quite similar over the long term, but the action plan you set for yourself along the way can change significantly. Make sure the relevance, value, and necessity remain high.