DEFINING A GOAL:
A goal is something you want to achieve, you want to be, or something you want but do not currently have the means to do so - the blockages to achieving your goals are time, money, sometimes we need the necessary permission. A goal is something you will try to attain in the future when you uncover the resources you would need to obtain, attain, or accomplish it.
TIPS FOR GOAL SETTING:
Prioritise goals. Prioritise your goals. If you want six-pack abs and straight A's, you'll have to choose. There are only so many hours in a day, so it's fine to put more effort into some goals than others. It's okay to prioritise goals because there are only so many hours in the day.
Subdivide long-term goals. Big goals might cause dread or inertia. Break your ambitions into small pieces. Focus on exercising five days a week instead of obtaining six-pack abs.
Set objectives. Writing down your goals helps you check for completeness. Maybe a goal isn't as obvious as you anticipated, or maybe you need to plan for something else first. For instance, if you want a job that demands a degree. Writing down your goals can reveal thinking gaps.
Dedicate yourself. Writing down our goals helps us stick to them. Write "I commit to doing X," sign it, and put it on your fridge or wall.
Prioritise performance over results. Many external variables can thwart our ambitions. Focusing on our minor goals can help us avoid blaming ourselves for other situations. We can't fix not having six-pack abs after five days of exercising. Our genes control our abilities. Even though the result was disappointing, give yourself credit for your performance.
Stack habits. When we have a habit we can keep to, we may easily connect more habits before or after it. Say you always clean your teeth. To form a good habit, floss after brushing. Habit stacking is helping me exercise more. Lunchtime walks are my habit. I'm adding a 10-minute workout right after my walk.
Utilise your surroundings. We can arrange our circumstances to achieve our goals. If you want to run every morning, leave your sneakers by your bed. You'll see them when you wake up and be inspired to run. I keep my vitamins in my teacup. I take my vitamins after making my morning tea.
KEY TAKE-AWAYS:
Remember that these are your personal goals. Set goals for your needs.
Please set achievable goals, if goals are too difficult, we might be tempted to give up.
Start small and build your way up to bigger and more difficult goals.
Celebrate your successes.
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