Effective Goal Setting Step By Step Template

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EFFECTIVE GOAL-SETTING STEP-BY-STEP Most of us have a vague idea of what we'd like to accomplish, but few have true, concrete goals. A goal is analogous to a target. Without a goal, you're just drifting along hoping for things to improve. With a goal, you have a definite direction and purpose. Though we've all been told how important targets are, few of us have ever been given specific directions regarding how to formulate an effective goal. Give your goal these characteristics and you'll be on your way to success: Specific. Acquiring a new delivery truck for your business isn't specific. Acquiring a white 2022 Freightliner Box Truck with under 15,000 kilometers in mileage is specific. Be as specific as you need to be, but not more. If your goal is to acquire a new delivery truck for your business, does it really have to have red leather seats and an amplified sound system? It's important to have a clear target, but too much specificity limits your options. Stick to the important characteristics. Time-bound. Without a timeline, you might find yourself waiting for a long time because you'll be unlikely to ever get started. Having an endpoint date creates focus and urgency. An effective endpoint date is no more than 12 weeks into the future. If your goal will take longer than that, break it into smaller goals. Anything beyond 12 weeks will cause your focus to wane. It's far too easy to procrastinate with goals set too far in the future. Possible. If you don't believe you can achieve your goal, you won't pursue it. What would be the point? Start with a goal small enough that you believe it can be done within the timeframe you've set.