Goals and Success Go Hand in Hand
Here’s how to set them…
SMART ( specific, measurable, agreed, realistic, time-bound) goal setting concept
First we need to be SMART:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time Sensitive
1. Set Specific Goals: Be clear about what you want to achieve. Goals should be defined and detailed.
2. Set Measurable Goals: Attach a number, a frequency, or any kind of statistic to your goal. This will help you track your progress and know when you’ve achieved your goal.
3. Set Achievable Goals: It’s important to set goals that are within your means, and realistic to accomplish. Impossible goals can be demotivating and set you up for failure.
4. Set Relevant Goals: Your goals should align with your larger life plan and long-term ambitions.
5. Set Time-Bound Goals: Goals with deadlines or timeframes help instill a sense of urgency and encourage proactivity.
Other Tips
- Putting your goals in writing makes them tangible and concrete. They become something you can see, touch and come back to.There’s a certain level of commitment with putting goals in writing. Use this to your advantage. Once they are in writing, they are easy to share with others.
- Break down your goal into smaller, manageable action steps. Having a clear path toward your goal makes it less daunting and easier to achieve.
- Regularly review your goals. This allows you to track your progress, adjust as necessary, and stay motivated towards achieving your goal. Freely discuss your progress with others. You never know when someone else’s experience could be helpful.
- Keep your motivation levels high by focusing on the benefits of achieving the goal. Stay positive, even when faced with obstacles.By regularly reviewing, you can anticipate the potential obstacles and be prepared for any necessary adjustments you may need to make.
- Celebrating smaller milestones helps in keeping your spirits high and motivation strong. It also provides a sense of accomplishment.
Just remember, goal setting is a very personal thing and your success is really dependent on you and the attention to detail you give each of these steps.
Up Next, a few examples of goal setting…
Master Bill DeGrafft is an active member of the United Tang Soo Do Federation and is a Certified 5th Dan Master Instructor, having also trained in Sun Mu Sul, Chen Style Taiji, Tai Chi Gung, and Wing Chun. He is the owner at Ponte Vedra Martial Arts Academy. He is also COBRA Self Defense Certified and the Academy is the areas only Authorized COBRA Training Center. Learn more about the academy at https:pvmaa.com, “Like” us on Facebook at PonteVedraMartialArtsAcademy and follow up on Instagram, pontevedramartialartsacademy.
