Perspective On Making Goals

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Life can be full of confusion and unexpected events. Being busy seems to be valued these days, but what about being effective? Most people start with a dream, but are easily distracted by the everyday hubbub.

I am a goal setter. It is who I inherently am and I set goals for all areas of my life. For some, the whole process of setting goals might seem tedious, but to me, it gives a huge sense of personal accomplishment and satisfaction.

A high-quality goal should be measureable and realistic so it is obvious when the goal finish- line has been reached. There are three main areas of my life where I set goals:

Personal Goals

My personal goals are usually related to exercise, taking time for myself, and my attitude. I think about the person I want to be for myself and the way I interact with others.

Professional Goals

When setting professional goals, I think about what level I would like to reach in my business. I also reflect on whether I need to further my knowledge and how I can accomplish learning what I need to learn. Signing up for a class, talking with a mentor, or reading books are all ways I can gain more knowledge.

Relationship Goals

Relationship goals are intertwined with personal and professional goals, but I like to think of them as a separate category. These goals can be related to family, friends, significant other or public service. I think about whether I have an acceptable balance in my life.

There are a few steps I follow for goal setting so they become achievable. I do not want my goals to end up like most New Year's Resolutions, which oftentimes end up on the wayside.

1. I ponder where I need to make changes in my life and brainstorm positive and realistic objectives for myself.
2. My trusty pen and paper is where I go next so I can write down my goals and prioritize them.
3. Then, I set smaller goals to reach my larger goals. I give myself a time restraint so my goal won't last forever.
4. After achieving a goal, I celebrate and start at step one.

Without goals, we tend to be stagnant in our lives. Henry Ford recognized: "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes of your goal." Goals help to make us better than we already are and to move onward and upward!