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Everyone has dreams. Whether they are big or small, they have vast
importance in our lives. The procrastinator in all of us doesn't have to
win. *The Little Engine That Could* was on to something with the whole "I
think I can" mentality. With just a little bit of planning, accomplishing a
goal is a simple task.
Setting Goals
1. 1
*Start working toward your goals today.* Ask yourself, "What can I do
*today* to get one step ahead, however small, closer to achieving my
goals?" Write it down and start now. Taking the first step is arguably the
most important step. You'll establish some much-needed momentum. This will
make quitting both personally disappointing and strategically harder. In
the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "Do one thing every day that scares you."
2. 2 *When you set goals, think about setting SMART goals.* SMART is an
acronym and mnemonic that provides a framework for thinking about
goals. Educators and coaches like to use this framework because it forces
us to sit down and really*design* our goals intelligently so that
they're ultimately easier to accomplish. SMART stands for:
3.
- *S* – Specific (or Significant).
- *M* – Measurable (or Meaningful).
- *A* – Attainable (or Action-Oriented).
- *R* – Relevant (or Rewarding).
- *T* – Time-bound (or Trackable).
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*In keeping with SMART, make sure your goal is specific and definable.* A
definable goal might be something like "I'd like to lose 20 pounds in
three months <http://www.wikihow.com/Lose-20-Pounds>" or "I'd like to
win a Scrabble <http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Competitive-Scrabble>
tournament."
Specific, definable goals help you stay on track and let you know they're
feasible.
- An unspecific goal, like "I'd like to become a better human being"
is so vague as to be practically useless. You could become a
"better human
being" by cleaning up the dishes <http://www.wikihow.com/Wash-Dishes> or
by solving world peace
<http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Action-to-Stop-War>. See what we mean?
Instead of thinking about really general goals, stay specific. After all,
if you set yourself a goal of volunteering for Thanksgiving
<http://www.wikihow.com/Volunteer-to-Help-During-Thanksgiving>,
there's a good chance you've become a better human being.
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*Make sure your goal is measurable.* How will you know if your goal is
accomplished? Will it be accomplished when you have a feeling, which can be
unreliable, or will it be accomplished when a threshold is surpassed or a
day takes place?
6. 5
*Ask yourself, "Is my goal attainable?**"* Is there an action involved
in the goal? This step is less about making sure the goal is theoretically
possible and more about making sure the goal is personally practical.
Here's the difference between the two:
- A theoretically possible goal could be getting to the moon. Yes,
it's been done by a handful of humans, so it is technically possible. But
how big are your chances of getting there? If it's your ultimate
dream and
you're an astronaut, maybe it's more in the realm of possibility. But for
most of us, it's just not a practical goal.
- A personally practical goal, instead of getting to the moon, would
be to earn a paying job as an astronaut
<http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Astronaut>. Yes, it's very hard to
be an astronaut and get paid for it, but it's a much more practical goal
than getting to the moon.
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*Try to set a goal that is relevant or rewarding to you personally.* Most
people set goals that are inherently relevant to their personal needs and
situations. People who are overlooked make goals to stand out. People who
are overweight make goals to get trim. But every once in a while, people
make goals that they aren't personally committed to, but which they think
they should be. (Becoming a lawyer just because your dad is one.) Try not
to do this.
- One big regret people have at the end of their lives is not living
true to their own ideal, focusing rather on others' expectations. Live a
life true to yourself by setting goals that you actually care for.
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*Make sure your goal is time-bound.* In other words, set yourself a
deadline for meeting the goal. If you set yourself a deadline, your urgency
increases monumentally. Without a deadline, you're just kind of along for
the ride, paddling downstream, maddeningly unaware of where the finish line
is.
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