These goal setting mistakes will stop you before you've even had a chance to give your goal a proper attempt. We've all wasted time doing things we later learned were wrong. What if you were given the chance to make sure that your goal setting was error-free from the very beginning?1. You Beat Yourself Up When Things Go Awry. This happens to us all-we plan and hope for something, and when it doesn't happen, we begin to believe all...more
Do you want to create a rock-solid plan that you can use to achieve your biggest goals and dreams? Do you want a plan that will give you all the tools and techniques necessary to give you the highest chance possible at getting the success you crave? Now is the time to create your own supercharged goal plan.Almost as important as choosing the right goal for you is crafting a plan that will get you there as quickly as realistically...more
In the realm of goal setting, many people limit their beliefs about their own potential and abilities. They feel trapped within boundaries, and beneath a low ceiling, that they made all by themselves. The story they privately tell themselves is that they are inferior; that they lack many things such as resources, education, and confidence. In truth, the way we label ourselves affects the meaning that we give to our lives. However, to soar above such mentally defined limits, it is necessary to break out beyond our familiar limits. If we are constantly afraid of taking a risk and perhaps being lost in a new environment, then we will always tend to stay only with what is familiar to us. Yes, it is basic human nature to seek a sense of security, but how can you ever progress if you don't try new things? Change is always a difficult thing, but it ultimately pays off in terms of growth and forward motion in your life.Behavioral scientists say that whatever we say, act, and wear reflects the kind of personality we have. In that case, our approach to life's challenges reflects something about ourselves as well. We have to dig deeper within us and change our old habits and attitudes which...more
Do you have a big goal you're not making significant progress towards? If so, you need a Goal Setting Worksheet. But don't worry, you can build one yourself right now, simply by opening up your word processor and create a box for each of the following segments. Step 1: What is my goal? It must be specific, challenging and attainable.A...more
What is the difference between those who practice successful goal setting and those that simply flounder from failed goal to failed goal? The truly elite have learned that successful goal setting isn't as simple as wanting something. They know that to have a goal is more than just wishful thinking, they possess the keen understanding...more
Realistic Goal SettingRealistic goal setting occurs, if you have written goals. Unless you put your goals in writing your chances of achieving them are quite small.When your goals are written down for each day, that day becomes an event, a contest with yourself. That day becomes one step in a journey to achieve what you want from life. So write your goals down, and give credibility to them. Tell yourself I'm excited about achieving these goals today, I am that much closer to my ultimate goals. Now realistic goals can be set and achieved with enthusiasm.Writing your goals makes extra effort easier. You have made the important decisions of what needs to be done today. Now convert your goals into realities and continue to progress towards the completion of your plan.If you develop the skill to set goals that are achievable and exciting, you will be rewarded with success. Be persistent, practice this skill, anything worth doing well is worth doing badly until you can do it well.You will be delighted with the results of your goal setting skills, you will become more organized and things will run a lot smoother. You will be making important decisions early instead of just in time or to...more
Goal setting is extremely important to achieve success in life. When you ask someone what is your goal? If he or she answers something like this... "Earn more money". Then, this is not a goal; this is just a vague statement without any seriousness to...more
How do you react when you fail to reach your goal? Do you berate yourself; accuse yourself of being unworthy and foolish? Or do you step back, re-evaluate, and move on with a lesson learned under your belt?It's a painful reality that...more
Goal setting seems like a straightforward process. We decide on something we want, make a plan for it, then execute it. But if it's so simple, why do so many people fail? Here are a list of four common mistakes that are made when people...more
Producing your goal prepare offers several benefits. Firstly, with this prepare in hand a potent feeling of concentrate will develop in you. Things that may have seemed important before will fall towards the wayside, as your concentrate...more
There are five steps to SMART goal setting. And it just so happens that they all start with each of the letters in the word "smart." That is why this acronym works so well for remembering how to set good goals. It's easier to do than you may think...more
Practicing smart goal setting involves a discipline that will ensure that you stay on track in all aspects of your life. Smart goals will help to keep you focused both in your short tern and long term commitments towards achieving your dreams. This...more