Set Goals for Yourself Now

Setting goals is one of those topics you've heard so much about that it's exasperating! However

, when the topic has been brought up no one has actually taken the time to make clear to you why it's important to set goals or presented the information in a way that motivates you to follow through. Below are five good reasons to be a goal-setter:

If you don't take time to set your own goals, someone else undoubtedly will.

A respected person once said that your time will come under the control of dominant people in your life if you choose not to seize your time. Simply put, you need to decide your course in life or someone else will navigate for you. This will lead you to follow THEIR goals in place of your own. In actuality you will have given up your own goals and followed someone else's. At the core of it all, by setting your own goals you are working towards what YOU want, not what anybody else wants.

Goals are needed to bring us out of our passivity; urgency is aroused. A well stated goal has a time factor which serves as a deadline for actually getting something done. Our minds then spring into action! For instance, if I plan to "eventually get in shape" it will never ever become a reality. However, if I set a goal to look great for the reunion in September, even though it's only spring, I know I have to get going if I want to attain my goal.

Goals focus us in on the people and the resources we require in order to succeed. For instance, when you are shopping for a specific item like a house or car you start to take notice of only those particular items. Likewise, when you have a concrete goal you are actively shooting towards, you notice people and resources that can help you achieve your goal. If you are planning on getting in shape for the reunion you start to find ads for gym specials or community health and fitness groups; if you are trying to start up a business you gain an interest in books, seminars and courses revolving around business tools.

Goals help you weed out time-wasters in your life. Tell me, when was the last time you had a lot of time on your hands? Has that ever taken place? Probably not. Every choice we make to do something is a choice not to do thousands of other things. Aimless people without goals automatically move towards what is a) easiest or b) what is most urgent. Goal setters however, are able to turn down alternatives because they can see how saying 'yes' will negatively impact their capacity to carry out their goals.

People who set goals accomplish more. There you have it; the core reason to set goals that you've been avoiding because you're not a "goal-setting person". No more justifications. You need to become a goal-setting type! First, get a process tailored for goal setting. Second, put together or obtain a template to help you set your goals. Lastly, use these tools to guide your life. In turn, you will accomplish more, you will find more pleasure and direction in life and you will do more of the things you deem important.

Set Goals for Yourself Now

By: Ed Grose

POST COMMENT

Best Self Defense Products For Women-the Top Three Success: Are You Sabotaging Yourself? Many Benefits Of Do It Your Self Sash Window Draught Proofing Beginner's Guide To Wakeboard Sizes One Of The Best Money Saving Strategies For Self-employed Workers Best Self Defense For Women Against Assaults advice for beginners A Beginner's Guide To Decorating Your Bedroom Bankroll Management for beginners A Cookie Campaign Practically Runs Itself How to Burn Fat Fast Without Killing Yourself Self-improvement: Study Spanish In South America To Get More Out Of Life Self Awareness 27 3rd Eye Meditation