8 Effective Tips on How to Set a Goal

Having a goal is extremely important to move ahead in life. Without goals, our lives could become meaningless. For example, in today’s time, you will see plenty of people setting weight loss goals. Setting goals helps us to achieve positive outcomes – so that we become a better version of ourselves.

Check out my top 8 tips of setting a goal if you have been thinking of doing so for some time now, but felt lost and unmotivated to do it. I hope these simple tips pave your way to setting a successful goal.

1. Think of your goal: You might have more than one goal, or your ultimate goal might require you to finish some sub-goals before reaching it. Thus, select one goal at a time.
2. Get over the fear or anxiety: Thinking of attaining a goal can make you anxious. For example, you might set a goal of becoming a public speaker. But thinking of presenting yourself in front of huge crowds might make you anxious. Thus, mustering the courage of attaining the goal is important.
3. Make sure your goal is attainable: For instance, you cannot set a goal of becoming a sensational dancer if you cannot dance at all. Know yourself and your capabilities before setting a goal, or else things might end up being disappointing for you.
4. Separate short and long term goals: First work on your short term goals and achieve them, then move on to the bigger long term ones.

1. Organize your goal-related activities: Various activities or tasks may be required by you to fulfil your goal. Thus, jot them down somewhere and then opt for them.
2. Take baby steps: After writing them down step by step, you can start with the activities or tasks that take you a step closer to your goal. But do not try to do too much of a thing. Increase the pace of your activity gradually.
3. Make minor alterations: Sometimes, you might miss out on the task/activity that leads you towards your goal, but there is nothing to be upset about it. You can make small adjustments in your schedule, or the time you devote to the task/activity in order to make things easier.
4. Stick to your goal: This is the most important aspect of the entire thing, and if you cannot stick to it, then there is no point in following the above steps.

Now that you have come across the steps of setting up a goal, I hope you incorporate them in your life and in the future, see yourself as a better and improved person than you are today.

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