Are Goals Really Necessary?
July 18, 2008
Lots of hype goes on at the beginning of a new year. In fact, you’ve probably read and heard much of it already. Every new year people get their pens and notepads out and write down all the things they want to accomplish before the end of the year. The majority of these people never reach these goals.
Are you such a person who sets goals every year but somehow always manages to find yourself having not completed any of them at the end of the year? You’re definitely not alone. Others, just like you, wonder if goals are really necessary. Do they really work? And if so, then why don’t they work for you?
Set Achievable Goals
July 8, 2008
Lots of people are more than happy to set goals. Unfortunately, not many of them end up following through with their goals and seeing them through to completion. This article shows you how to set goals that are achievable.
Perhaps one of the greatest reasons for failure where goals are concerned is that most people set goals that are not realistic. They set lofty goals and when they can’t reach them right away, they become disillusioned and walk away from their set of goals altogether.
Inspiring goals must be achievable. By “achievable” I mean, they must be believable (by you), capable of happening, functional, realistic, and true to life. Let’s take a look at each of these points:
Goal Tending—How to Set Your Goals and Take Care of Them
March 24, 2008
Setting goals requires more than writing down a few notes on a piece of paper. It requires hard work, dedication and persistence to reach that final mark. How do you tend your goals?
Set Your Goals
First, you must set measurable and realistic goals. It’s okay to shoot for the month. Just be sure that you aren’t setting unrealistic expectations on yourself that you’ll never be able to hold up.
Second, think things through very carefully. As you plan how you’ll reach your goal, make sure you think through every angle. What are some common pitfalls that could potentially sidetrack you? What will you do if something deters you? How will you compensate? Have a backup plan.
Third, you have to keep a positive attitude. The worst thing you could ever do is to be negative about yourself or your goals. When you mess up (and you will), pull yourself back up and start all over again.
Remember…achieving goals requires a fine mixture of action and perseverance.
Take Care of Your Goals
You’re probably thinking, ‘How in the world does one “take care” of their goals?’ Let me explain…
Taking care of your goals simply means that you can’t toss them aside or quit when the going gets rough. Nobody is perfect; therefore mistakes are made all day, every day. But you can’t quit.
So the first thing you need to do is get it straight in your head that you will never quit—you will never give up, no matter how hard or frustrating it becomes. You will always hang on and keep trying, regardless.
That’s not to say that you won’t have to regroup and revamp your goals. Even the best-laid plans fail sometimes. If you’ve tried consistently, but nothing seems to be working right, then maybe it’s time to stop and take a look at your goals again. Are they realistic?
Tending your goals is just as important as setting them. Do what works for you. Just remember that goals aren’t set in concrete. If you need to “pluck some weeds,” or ”apply some fertilizer,” then by all means, go for it!
