Goal Setting Tips 
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| Goals must be specific - Many people set goals that are vague, such as "I want to lose weight." A goal has to be specific enough so you know exactly what you're striving for. "I will lose 20 pounds in three months" is an example of a specific goal. Tip Credibility: 103 (Best Tip!) |
| Goals must be measurable - You have to be able to determine whether or not you're making progress
toward a goal. You also have to be able to determine when you've achieved a goal. Tip Credibility: 50 |
| Goals must be attainable - Many people set goals that are unrealistic and then give up on their goals out of frustration. Goals must be challenging but also attainable. Tip Credibility: 50 |
| Forget the term "goals", your success rate automatically goes up by thinking of your short-term goals as PLANS. Your subconscious mind is already used to following through with plans (ever been on vacation), but goals are already viewed as challenges. Tip Credibility: 46 |
| Goals must have emotion tied to them - Determining the reason why you want to achieve a goal and why that's important to you adds emotion to a goal. And the more emotion you have, the more motivated you’ll be. Tip Credibility: 15 |
| Goals must be written down - A written goal brings clarity and focus and gives you a direction. A written goal is also a powerful reminder that you can use to keep yourself on track. Tip Credibility: 15 |
| Goals must have time frames - A time frame creates a sense of urgency and keeps you focused on a goal. Divide goals into long-term, short-term and daily goals. Tip Credibility: 14 |
| When you achieve each one of the objectives that lead you towards your goal, have a small celebration or reward, to encourage yourself and cement that sense of achievement. The reward should be appropriate for the objective you've accomplished. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Setting goals is the easy part, but to achieve them, here are 5 vital things you must have, 1. Total commitment 2. Relentless persistence 3. Unwavering perserverance 4. Burning desire 5. Self denial to some point. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| It is best to always strive for the goals you set. However, you should be open to change and understand that sometimes, things happen that may set you off track. Relax, let this go, and then begin working on your goals again with a better frame of mind. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Write it down. You can achieve great things if you put your mind to it. But unless you write it down, your goal will remain wishful thinking. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Have interim goals--milestones--along the way towards your overall goal. Reaching these milestones will give you feelings of achievement and success, which will propel you onward. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| While setting goals help to keep us on track, it doesn't mean that you curve them on stone. Naturally, as you go through life, your needs, circumstances and desires will change. You should re-evaluate your gaols to reflect these changes. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Never set goals according to other people, you may deal with challenges that you never had to. Goals depend on your personal needs and unique circumstances. The most important thing is to take into consideration all the necessary aspects of your life. Tip Credibility: 4 |
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