3.01 Steps for Setting Goals

Step 4 - Identify Obstacles

Effective goals are analyzed for potential problems. Think of the things that may keep you from reaching your goal. Take action to resolve or minimize problems before they occur.

Step 7 - Visualize Your Achievement

Picture yourself reaching your goal. Picture the result, the moment, and your feelings. The more you desire something, the harder you will work toward achieving it.

Step 5 - Manage Your Goals/Set Deadlines

Effective goals are manageable Divide a large, overwhelming goal into smaller components when possible. Types of goals: Big picture goals - not achievable in one simple step, takes a journey Milestone goals - series of goals that will take you to your destination Mini goals - milestone goals that are broken down to make them more manageable

Step 2 - Write SMART Goals

Effective goals should be Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely Goals need to challenge your skills and abilities, without discouraging your effort and performance.

What are Goals?

Goals - An observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed time frame.

Step 3- Know Why You Want to Achieve Your Goals

If you want to succeed at a goal, you need to understand why you want it. Knowing "why" gives you strength, power, and motivation. Knowing "why" helps you get the job done.

Step 6 - Make a Plan of Action

Make a plan! Use what you've done in Step 4 and Step 5 to make a plan of action! Put down activities you need to do in order of importance.

Short-term goals

Objectives that take less than a year to achieve.

Long-term goals

Objectives that will take a year or more to reach.

Step 1 - Write Down Your Goals

People who most frequently reach their goals are those who write them down. Develop a plan to reach your goals.