How to Set and Achieve a Goal
October 7, 2008
Are you tired of spinning your wheels? Do you have big dreams, but rarely seem to be able to reach any of them? Setting and achieving goals is a big challenge that not many people can live up to. If you’re ready to set and get your goals, here are some fast tips to help you get back on track.
TIP #1: Be reasonable. Do you tend to set your personal goals so high that they are simply unreachable? This could be your biggest problem. It’s okay to aim for the stars, but don’t set your expectations so high that you can never get there.
It is best to set small, manageable goals. You’ll be able to set benchmarks to see your progress over a period of time. This will motivate and encourage you to keep moving forward towards your goals.
TIP #2: Be firm. One of the biggest pitfalls for many people is procrastination. You set a goal, then you plan out every step you need to take to reach that goal. Half-way there, though, you lose motivation and you slip and stumble. You put your goals on hold for other things.
Don’t let yourself fall into this trap. Be firm with yourself. Have personal pep talks, if you have to. Get yourself motivated and pumped up about your own goals.
TIP #3: Never stop. The key ingredient to success is to never give up. No matter what obstacles you may face, or walls you run into, don’t ever give up. Always keep your goals in mind. Be persistent and steady and you will reach your goals.
Great article.
If you’d like a tool for setting your goals, you can use this web application:
http://www.Gtdagenda.com
You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A mobile version and iCal are available too.