At a Glance: Goals at Work
June 30, 2008
If you are a planner and goal setter, do you have a measuring stick to check your progress? How do you know your goals are working for you? Can you spot noticeable change brought about by your goals? When you set goals, you want to be sure you are able to see positive changes. Here are some tips to make sure your goals are working for you.
You Have Reached Measurable Accomplishments.
One of the surest ways to tell if your goals are working for you is to take a look at what you have accomplished over a set period of time. In comparison to your goals, what concrete accomplishments have you experienced in the last three months? If you can’t come up with a clear answer, you might need to rethink your goals.
You’re Seeing Slow And Steady Progress.
Do your goals lend themselves to slow and steady progress? Can you literally feel yourself growing as you work towards your goals? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then your goals are working great for you.
You Have Specific Tasks To Complete.
Are you working on very specific tasks that will lead you to your ultimate goal? Do you have clear-cut steps to climb to your goal? When you set a goal, you should be able to work out exact, actionable steps that will lead you to your goal. If not, your goal probably won’t work very well for you.
