Setting Goals!

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Setting Goals!

What is your vision of success, the image is different for each of us. For one person it's driving a sports car, for another it's having a flexible schedule with plenty of time to be with their kids. But, whatever your dream, set goals will help you make it come true.

Setting goals is more than making vague statements like, I will find a new job, or, I will increase my business. It means creating a written plan that includes reasonable and measurable long-term and short-term objectives. It means setting goals.

There are many coaches and consultants use the SMART acronym to explain goal setting, each one uses a different set of criteria.

So, S M A R T, refers to goals that are, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Framed.

Specific, Goals need to be something specific, often we set goals that are so loose, it's nearly impossible to judge whether we hit them or not. For example, a statement like, I will lose weight, is too vague. How will you know if and when you've reached your goal? Saying, I will lose five pounds this month, is more specific. At the end of the month it will be easy to weights and measures, take your measurements and get on the scale.

Measurable, Goals need to be measurable, for example, most of us want to increase the number of affiliates, but, make new affiliates, is an ambiguous statement, a specific purpose is, I will make 30 affiliates each month, It's simple, a concrete target, this makes it easy to see if you hit your target.

Achievable, Goals need to be achievable, almost everyone has tried to lose weight sooner or later, often their success or failure depends on setting concrete goals, losing Twenty pounds in Thirty days is unrealistic, unless you're planning a medical procedure, losing five to seven pounds in Thirty days is reasonable,do not set yourself to failure by setting goals that are out of reach.

Realistic, Goals need to be realistic, when we're kids we believe we can do anything, as adults we learn that although we can have a lot we can not have it all at the same time, It's important to honestly evaluate yourself, do you have the skills and commitment to make your dream come true, or does it require a few adjustment, for example, you may love to play soccer, but do you have time, talent and commitment to become a pro, just be honest.

Time Framed, Goals must have a time frame, having some time will give your goals structure, example,most of us want to find a new job or start their own business, some people spend a lot of time talking about what they want to do, one day, but, without an end date there is no sense of urgency, no reason to take any action today, having a specific time frame gives you the pulse to get started, It also allows you track your progress.

SETTING SMART GOALS!