Setting goals are relatively easy if you know how to execute it. But sad to say, the problem with most people is that they DON’T set goals or they did not execute the plan correctly. Now, take out a pen and a paper to jot down your goals and the steps to achieve it, do not procrastinate anymore, take massive action now.
1. Goals need to be as specific as possible
You can set a goal just by saying vaguely, “I want to lose weight in this coming year”, instead you need to set a goal with a specified measurable result and a targeted timeline, for example, “I want to lose 8 kg by 6 months”. You will perform best once you have a crystal clear end objective, instead of an imprecise and blurred vision.
2. Break down and prioritize your goals
You might have an awesome big goal which in term means that it also requires a lot of time and effort to achieve it. Try to break out the BIG goal into smaller or modular goals which are more manageable and prioritize them by level of importance. The reason: if you try to handle a big goal in one shot, you tend to fail more and eventually you will give up, in contrast if you have tiny goal, your probability of success is higher and once you succeed, you will feel more motivated to push on.
3. Be flexible
On the journey to achieve your goal, there might be road block, obstructing your path, so be more flexible and find alternative to adapt or adjust. Remember this, things usually don’t go what we wish but we must be able to manage it.
4. Associate with the correct people
You must surround yourself by people that support you in achieving your goals and remove any pessimists, this will create a positive mindset and you will feel more motivated in achieving the goal.
I hope these few tips will be of some help to set your goal and move towards it in a right direction.