Study shows that individuals who make note of their goals, develop a higher likelihood at being successful in life, than people who don’t jot down their goals. And so the reality is, on a daily basis there is a lot competing for your attention. The majority of the matters we fix our focus on, can be helping you or holding you back from reaching your very best in life.
That’s why it’s imperative that you place some thing before your face on a daily basis that’s going remind you of exactly where you’re heading. Get a goal. Have something that you’re shooting for daily- something which informs you of where you stand concerning where you’re going.
It’s just like the saying, a person who fails to plan, plans to fail. And that’s all goal setting is, considering what you look for from life, and writing it down.
The way to Establish Goals
So you might be thinking, Jarrod, I don’t know how to establish goals. Well, I have a small number of goal setting ideas that will help. These aren’t the holy grail to all goal setting tips. I’m sure you will discover other tactics from the internet. These are merely the tips that I implement in my very own life.
When you’re setting goals, it’s important to remember the many types of goals. There are short term goals and long term goals.
Short Term Goals - A short term goal is precisely what it implies. It’s something you can perform in a short amount of time. I like to refer to them as the small wins. For example, if you want to lose 2 pounds by the end of the week, that’s a short term goal. If you’re not the best long-distance runner, and you set a goal of running 1 mile in 2 weeks, that’s a short term goal.
Long Term Goals - Long term goals are a lot of small wins added up. They make up the bigger picture- the long term result. A long term goal might be setting the intention to lose thirty pounds in 2-3 months. Or perhaps you would like to run a 5k marathon in 5 months time, that would certainly be a long term goal.
The key ingredient to long term, is setting goals that stretch you. Many people set goals which are easily obtainable. And there’s no problem with it, but you’re at your best in life, when you’re setting goals which are outside of your reach. So set goals that you thought you could never attain. Set goals that challenge you, and cause you to reach higher.
Write Down Your Goals
Another goal setting strategy is to write down your goals and review them daily. It’s not enough simply to think them. “I desire to run a 5k in 5 months. I would like to lose 30 pounds in Three months.” No, you’re at the very best advantage, once you write down your goals and review them daily.
Again, so much is competing for your focus. We've got busy lives. So many things come to stop us. Limitations come to tear us from the vision we have for all our lives. That’s the reason it’s critical, when you’re setting goals, to write down your goals and examine them everyday.
Be Specific
I observed a smart man express, “the clearer your goals, the greater your faith.” When you not only record your goals, but you’re specific in your goal setting, you’re taking your faith into a brand-new point. Be specific when setting goals. Don’t just say, I wish to lose Thirty pounds. Say, I'd like to lose 30 pounds in 3 months. Or, I would like to run a 5k marathon in 5 months.
At the same time, be particular about certain details in goal setting. Answer what I like to call simple one-worded questions like: who, what, when, where and how.
Would you like to lose 2 pounds in one week.
Okay. How?
Maybe by varying your eating habits. Consuming less sweets. Getting a gym membership.
Where?
Exercising at the local gym. Running around the track at the park a couple of times a week.
Arranging straightforward and detailed goals provides something to strive for every day, rather than haphazardly going about your goals.
These are just a few tips on how to set goals. I’d like to hear from you. Let me know by leaving me a remark below what goals you have, and exactly how you are planning on attaining them. Have confidence in yourself and believe that it can happen!
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