Goal Setting Tips and ideas to get you started.

Here are some basic Goal Setting Tips that I’ve found to be really useful over the years. Just like most of us I’m pretty busy so I need straight forward plans that I can quickly put into action.

So here are the 7 most useful Goal Setting Tips I’ve found to get you quickly onto the project.

1 Write it down!

Get yourself a notebook. The size depends on the size and extent of your goal. Write in as clear and precise a way exactly what you want to achieve in large letters on the front.

2 Draft a time line.

Open the book and draw a time line. Write a date for the completion of your goal at the end of it.

3 Break goal into small steps.

Break your goal into small manageable steps. These are your mini-goals. Mark an expected and realistic date for the completion of each mini-goal on your time line.

4 Make it fun!

The road to success isn’t always a bundle of laughs but it’s worth making the job in hand as much fun as possible. Look for opportunities to build in some enjoyment along the way. You will get there faster if you’re having fun at the same time!

5 Share your goal?

This is up to you. Some goals are for sharing, some are not. Once you’ve told someone your goal, there is a greater incentive to achieve it. However you need to be sure that the person you’ve entrusted your goal with, is going to be positive and supportive.

6 Monitor progress regularly.

Write in your note book regularly. Jot down thoughts, ideas and concerns. The note book is your written road map. It will help you to clarify your thinking and keep you focused. It’s also great to look back on when the goal is achieved and is a useful personal record of what works for you for the next time.

7 Celebrate every success!

Celebrate every success each time you achieve even the smallest step forward. Set yourself rewards at different points on your time-line. Perhaps an evening out or something new. This is really important. You need to feel pleasure and achievement to keep focused on the end result.

Plan a big celebration for the overall goal achievement.

I hope these basic Goal Setting Tips are useful. I will be going into them in greater detail in the future.

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