Setting and Smashing Goals

A new year or need for change generally encourages the setting of goals. This often creates the mindset and focus needed to tackle the year optimistically. The question regularly pondered or asked is how you can truly set goals and smash them. Here are some tips on how to effectively set goals and smash them.

In setting goals, it is important to:

• Understand what you want to achieve

Setting goals demands you to become specific. Wishful thinking will not bring results but deliberately setting the goal and pinpointing possible hindrances is important as this informs the goal and what needs to be done to attain it.

• Ensure your goals are measurable

Accomplishing your goals requires them to be placed in structural sections. This means assigning them in a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly fashion. As you achieve a goal it is important to be so structured to be able to move right into hitting the target for the other goal.

• Develop time frames for your goals

Apart from creating measurable goal periods, setting a time limit is relevant. Setting target dates boost the process as it keeps you focused on taking the necessary steps to be successful within the stipulated time frame.

• Own your goals

When setting your goals be sure that they are what you want for your life. Personal goals should never be entangled in the dreams of others. Personal goals need the drive of your desire and passion to be accomplished.

• Write your goals

Getting your goals out of your head and unto paper may seem non-sensical but that’s where the progress begins. As you write your goals down on paper be sure to include the steps. The use of a goal tracking worksheet also proves beneficial in the process. 

• Visualize your goals

After writing your goals it’s good to be able to visualize and meditate upon them. This helps you to focus on your goals intently and picture yourself achieving them. Being able to see yourself as successful is important.

• Be committed

Regardless of the distractions that will come stay focused and stick to the process of accomplishing your goals. During the weaker moments of your journey to achieving your goals remember why you started and use it to stay motivated. Choose to visualize your goals instead of moping on the possible setbacks.

• Team up

If possible, set up a system of accountability with a close friend. Meeting to sit and talk over your goals can be very encouraging as you act as each other’s support system on this journey.

• Say no to procrastination

Keep yourself situated and busy in the right now steps that will push you closer to your goal. Choose to do them now instead of putting them off until later. What you choose to do today will allow you to accomplish something new tomorrow. Create the habit of ticking all the items from your checklist. Momentum is key to limit the presence of procrastination.

• Celebrate

Don’t only celebrate the big goals but find time to celebrate the small goals as well. Always remember that to reach the big goals you must accomplish the small goals. Ticking items off your to-do list deserves a celebration as this too awards your actions and motivates you for the future.

• Always find the time to revisit your goals

The process of revisiting normally informs the refinement of goals. Goals can change, be modified, or even dismissed. The important step is to remain connected to them throughout all the phases.

• Be consistent

Knowing what you want to accomplish is important but sticking through and to the process is important. Being consistent is a daily effort that will lead to success. Practical steps to becoming consistent might include:

• Pinpointing and breaking down barriers
• Effectively using calendar prompts
• Using a progress tracker sheet
• Improve your environment to harbor success
• Start small and stick to one task at a time
• Utilize the time-blocking technique
• Be positive
• Find time for self-care
• Eat healthily and sleep well
• Don’t delay
• Journal

• Dismiss self-doubt

Self-doubt destroys all dreams and goals before they even get the chance to be accomplished. The practice of being positive gives you a chance to embrace the future success that awaits you. Spend the time to build self-confidence that will fuel positive actions. Setbacks will happen but this does not permit you to doubt yourself. In the presence of set-backs push smarter.

It’s now time to ensure you smash those goals with confidence! Depending on the area of your life you have set goals for accomplishment, the how-to might be different. Whether it be financial, physical fitness, spiritual, education, career, family, and social aspect utilizing these steps will ensure success.