The Hidden Power of Goal Setting
Behind every great success is a goal that was achieved.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom who is responsible for keeping the house running smoothly and children cared for, or a strong professional who strives for success within their business, setting goals can help to improve various areas of your life through an increase in productivity, confidence and personal achievements.
Learn more about the hidden power of setting goals in this helpful article! We will take a closer look at the benefits of goal setting, how to set goals and tracking your progress.
Why Set Goals?
Is your life lacking focus and direction? This may be a sign that you should set some personal, financial or career-driven goals. There are many ways that setting goals can improve your health, relationships and overall lifestyle, including but not limited to the following!
The Benefits of Goal Setting
Provide your life with a sense of meaning and purpose
Give your lifestyle more focus and direction
Boost your energy at work and in the home
Develop a range of strategies to help improve your performance
Increase your motivation to work toward growth
What is your reason for setting goals?
S.M.A.R.T Goals
Before planning or setting any goals, it can be helpful to first understand what contributes to a S.M.A.R.T goal!
Specific
If your goal is vague, it leaves room for interpretation. The more defined and clear your goal is, the easier it will be to take the direct steps toward it and plan for success.
Measurable
If your goal isn’t measurable, how will you know which degree of completion would be considered successful? By adding dates, amounts and other measurable factors, you will be able to better determine if you have reached your goal and to what degree of success.
Achievable
Shoot for the moon, and if you miss, you will land among the stars.
While this saying may be helpful or inspirational for some, this way of thinking can leave others feeling defeated and unsuccessful. It isn’t to say that big dreams, goals and aspirations aren’t achievable, but they may not always be realistic.
By creating a realistic and achievable goal that is much more likely for you to reach, you can achieve your goals sooner and more effectively.
For those who have big dreams, why not consider setting short-term and long-term goals? Your short-term goal may be the more achievable milestone along the way to completing your longer-term goal!
Relevant
The goals you set should align with your purpose in life. Whether you set a goal to help your family grow and thrive, boost your career to the next level or help get your health back on track, a relevant goal will contribute to the path that your life is on.
Timely
Constructive and effective goals will always have a timeline. By setting a target date of completion, you can better create your plan of action to achieve your goal. For instance, saving a certain amount of money within the next six months or hitting your goal level of fitness in one year.
How to Set Goals
Now that we have covered the basics, let’s get started with a clear and defined action plan. To set your goals, follow these five simple steps:
1. Evaluation
Evaluate your lifestyle, hopes and dreams to determine which areas could benefit from improvement.
2. Speak with Loved Ones
Your family, friends, therapist, and/or life coach are here to help you every step of the way. Speak with your support team about what you would like from your life for help determining the range of goals to help you get there.
3. Write It Out
Keep a running list of goal ideas. Each time you think of a goal that could help support your future, write it down. No idea is too big or too small!
4. Narrow It Down
Once your list is complete, take some time to narrow it down. You may want to split your goal ideas into long-term and short-term lists. Once your list has been condensed and polished off, it’s time to create an action plan!
5. Create an Action Plan
Your action plan is where you can put in place the factors that contribute to a S.M.A.R.T goal, along with the steps needed to get there.
Let’s Get Planning!
Is it time to take the first step toward achieving your goals? I’m here to help you. By setting attainable and realistic goals with help from a life coach, you can help promote your own personal growth, boost confidence and even take the success of your business or personal endeavour to the next level.
Get in touch with me today to learn more or take a look at the other informative articles in my blog! Are you lacking the motivation to get started? The right goal can help you to get back on track after being knocked down. Read more about how in this article!
