subject: Establish And Realize Your Goals In 5 Steps [print this page] Ninety nine percent of the population has no idea how to set a target and achieve it. It is no wonder that many failed and continue to fail to keep their word. These people truly want to improve their performance but the problem is that they do not know how. There are five rules to observe when aspiring for a goal.
You MUST aim for what is important to YOU
You are therefore the one to define it, and keep others out of it. You are going to put much time and effort into it, so choose the things that is very important to you. The satisfaction you will feel when attaining it will indescribable.
Be explicit about your aims and set a date for doing it.
A case in point is when a person aims to lose five pounds in 30 days - at the end of which he will see if he able to do so. The reason why many do not set a definite time to get the desired result is that they have doubts of their ability to so. The result is that people dilly-dally because there is no deadline.
Aim for something that is within your capability.
Aim for a goal that will challenge your persistence and resourcefulness. For example, aiming to earn a million dollars a year after college is a one-in-a-million chance; it is for the most but a pipe dream. On the other hand, setting out to aim for something that is average or even less means that you will not be doing enough. Therefore, go to the fulfillment of your dreams and ambitions one step at a time.
A Goal that is written is a Goal that is Successful
This is necessary so you will not lose focus when there are distractions or when you feel frustration. You will feel justified when finding yourself in that situation and you will be back on the right track in no time at all. Posting your goals in conspicuous places such as refrigerators and bulletin boards will allow you to always remember.
Have a regular look at your notes. Keep reviewing your listed goals and you will remain on a straight path. Constant review will oblige you to endeavor reaching them.
The satisfaction you'll feel when you reach your goal will be incomparable. It is not always because of the lack of desire or enthusiasm that people are unable to do what they seek out to do. For the most part, they have no idea of what they are supposed to do to get there. Stick to the rules, look and wait for your opportunities, and your time will come.
