Module a SMART goals. The importance of goal setting has already been addressed. In order to achieve these goals however, it is essential to create SMART goals. SMART goals guide people as they work towards an end, they eliminate confusion and increase satisfaction. While they are a staple in business settings, smart goals are able to motivate personal and professional goals. The three P's there are three piece to achieving goals.
Approaching goes the wrong way will only end in failure. The three P's can help prevent people from becoming discouraged and motivate them to keep moving forward. When setting goals make sure that they are positive, personal and present. Positive. Those should be written in a positive light. Rather than writing stop wasting time right become more productive.
Personal goals need to connect on a personal and emotional level. Present similar to visualization create goals that can be achieved immediately. immediately stop surfing the internet at work the smart way. Attention management is used to meet specific goals and objectives. Goals and Objectives give participants motivation and a sense of direction. The goals and objectives of any strategy need to be smart.
SMART goals are particularly useful because they break long term goals into short term goals. For example, a long term goal maybe become CEO, but a SMART goal would be be promoted within a year. specific goals should have specific directions. An example of a specific goal would be visualizing 10 minutes a day. measurable, you should know when you reach your goals. For example, increasing productivity 3% is specific and becoming more productive is not specific.
Attainable goals especially short term goals must be attainable. A goal to double your income in the next month is probably not attainable. Relevant goals need to be relevant to each situation. A goal to increase sales is not relevant to someone in production. timely. Goals need specific timeframes.
For example, spending less time in the reactive zone within three months is a timely goal. Prioritizing SMART goals like every other goal need prioritizing instead or how smart goals align with your personal vision and values. A goal that does not meet a personal need is less likely to be reached. Use the same criteria to rank SMART goals that you use to rank your general goals. Again, try to balance the goals between different areas of your life. Prioritizing goals and priorities.
Earn bonus in two months be learning new system in a week. See finish a project two days early. See create a schedule for the week. A exercise three times a week a Evaluating and adapting. Once a SMART goal is created, it needs to be evaluated. Is it smart?
Does it follow the three P's? Is that a priority? Consider the steps that are necessary to reach the goal. Even if the goal is achievable, are you willing to do what is necessary to reach it? For example, if saving $100 a month means never eating out, are you willing to give up the luxury, if not adapt the goal to saving $50 every month. It is also important to review goals periodically.
Circumstances change and changes will affect goals reevaluate and adapt goals to meet any new requirements or personal visions.