24 Jun Goal Setting by Life Coach in Vadodara
Did you know that goal setting is also an important skill?
Yes. This is one such skill on which your entire life and success that you achieve depend. Nurturing of goal setting skill should happen early in a students’ life. Any skill built early in age lingers longer. But don’t worry, it’s still not late. Before we talk about goal setting, precisely smart goal setting, it is vital to understand the importance of goal setting in your life. Read on to know more:
Reasons to develop the skill of goal setting in life
- Clarity in life
When your goal is set, it becomes easier to understand where to go in life. You may tumble down a couple of times. But yet you can rise above to walk towards the direction your goals point to.
- Fuels your ambition
Goals help you moving forward in life. There are times when you try to set your minds, even work relentlessly towards it but then start to lose motivation. This happens when you lack the skill of goal-setting.
- Learn time-management
You plan your day, your time in and around your goals. It also gives you a perspective of being organized and planning with proper time management.
- Build self-confidence
Working towards your goals with clarity helps you gain confidence. You may come across failures and challenges. But it will guide to have faith in yourself. You take the lessons and move on.
Goal setting – Pathway to become successful
Now that you have imbibed the importance of goal-setting, let me help you with the process. It is simple. But it must come from within. You may require some self-interrogating. Understand what matters you the most. Here’s what you can do to find your goal and set it firm to become successful.
Living on Purpose
This is the first step towards finding your goals. Understanding the purpose of your life. Ask yourself as to what makes you most happy and define your goals around it. Let your inner light(heart) guide you along. Simply follow it. I am sure you will find your path and purpose of living.
Write down your goals
Once you are clear about your purpose, forming a goal becomes easier. You may have one or more goals or maybe one large goal. Whatever it is. Your job is to focus on your goals in bits and pieces. Having short-term goals and achieving them one by one will keep you motivated. Also, writing your goals down is another important step towards working towards it. Research has it that you are 42 per cent close to achieving your goals if written down rather than only thought-about. So, make it a practice to write your goals for faster accomplishment.
Smarter the better
Yes. This holds the same with goals too. Make your goals smart. It will help you push yourself towards your goal by steadily organizing and propelling in the right direction.
Definition of SMART Goals:
- S: Specific, you must know exactly what can you do to achieve your goals.
- M: Measurable, you must find a way to measure your progress towards your goals.
- A: Attainable, you must form achievable goals.
- R: Realistic and Relevant, you must have an action plan and follow them specifically.
- T: Time-bound, you must have a deadline for your goal
Now let me give an example of how smart goals looks like: I will earn 10 lakh per month as a Manager by growing business in a corporate company. This goal statement is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bounded. Smart goals come with a defined action plan. It drives you to work towards it.
Integrity towards your goals
Working consistently without cheating on your goals is what integrity means. Work with the same passion as you did on the first day. It is easier been said than done but with practice, you will get better at anything you wish.
Follow reverse planning mechanism
This is a method is said to work like magic. Here you will have to keep the end in mind and plan your actions accordingly. Reverse planning will help you complete your daily tasks concerning your goals successfully and timely.
Meditate on your goals
Your goals need to imbibe by your mind so that you forever remain focused on it. Strengthen your mind muscles by working out. That is meditating and visualizing your goals. Find a comfortable space to be alone for a while. Sit at your comfort and relax. Shut your eyes and concentrate on your breath. After focusing on your breath slowly shift your focus to your aspiration, purpose and goals. See yourself becoming what you wanted to become. Visualize your mission. If your attention strays off, do not fret but only try to bring back the attention again. Practise this regularly.
These simple steps can bring your goal-setting process ease. I am sure. If you need support or want to gain further perspective then contact me, I will be glad to help.
Cheers.
Life Coach in Vadodara, Surat, Gujarat
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