Goal Set Your Way to Success: How to Set Smart GoalsYou have a better chance of getting where you want to go if you have a map to your destination. Here are a few tips on setting goals that set you up for success.
I. Define your goals:
1.Be Specific – In order to keep your goals, you must have a clear idea of where you are going. Instead of saying “I am going to make more money in 2006”, say “I am going to make an extra $400 per week”. It’s easier to measure success when you have it written out this way.
2.Be realistic – If your goal is not realistic, then you will not work to achieve it. You should set goals so that they are slightly out of your immediate grasp, but not so far that there is no hope of achieving them.
3.Be enthusiastic – Don’t set goals that only look good on paper. Set goals that you really want to achieve.
4.Be positive- Set goals that use a positive tone, not a negative one. Instead of focusing on what you don’t want, focus on what you do want. For example, don’t say “I don’t want to work here next year” instead say “I would like to work at a job where I can set my own hours and I am adequately compensated.”
II. Write down your goals:
Most people forget their goals within 8 weeks of setting them. It is important to write down your goals not only so you remember them, but having them written out sets the process in motion. Once you have them written be sure to put them in a place where you’ll see them.
III. Review your goals:
Reviewing your goals is a great way to reinforce them it keeps you motivated and focused on success.
DJ Nelson is a corporate writer and marketing specialist. She hosts Bold Business Talk which helps business owners and entrepreneurs start and maintain successful businesses. Listen now at http://www.BoldBusinessTalk.com