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    How to Reach your Goal and be successful

    Golden Rules of Goal Setting


    Five Rules to Set Yourself Up for Success
     
    Have you thought about what you want to be doing in five years' time? Are you clear
    about what your main objective at work is at the moment? Do you know what you
    want to have achieved by the end of today?

    If you want to succeed, you need to set goals. Without goals you lack focus and
    direction. Goal setting not only allows you to take control of your life's direction; it
    also provides you a benchmark for determining whether you are actually succeeding.
    Think about it: having a million dollars in the bank is only proof of success if one of
    your goals is to amass riches. If your goal is to practice acts of charity, then keeping
    the money for yourself is suddenly contrary to how you would define success.

    To accomplish your goals, however, you need to know how to set them. You can't
    simply say, "I want" and expect it to happen. Goal setting is a process that starts with
    careful consideration of what you want to achieve, and ends with a lot of hard work to
    actually do it. In between, there are some very well-defined steps that transcend the
    specifics of each goal. Knowing these steps will allow you to formulate goals that you
    can accomplish.

    Here are our five golden rules of goal setting, presented in an article, a video and an
    infographic.

    Click here to view a transcript of this video.

    The Five Golden Rules

    1. Set Goals That Motivate You


    When you set goals for yourself, it is important that they motivate you: this means
    making sure that they are important to you, and that there is value in achieving them.
    If you have little interest in the outcome, or they are irrelevant given the larger
    picture, then the chances of you putting in the work to make them happen are slim.
    Motivation is key to achieving goals.

    Set goals that relate to the high priorities in your life. Without this type of focus, you
    can end up with far too many goals, leaving you too little time to devote to each one.
    Goal achievement requires commitment, so to maximize the likelihood of success,
    you need to feel a sense of urgency and have an "I must do this" attitude. When you
    don't have this, you risk putting off what you need to do to make the goal a reality.
    This in turn leaves you feeling disappointed and frustrated with yourself, both of
    which are de-motivating. And you can end up in a very destructive "I can't do
    anything or be successful at anything" frame of mind.

    Tip:
    To make sure that your goal is motivating, write down why it's valuable and important
    to you. Ask yourself, "If I were to share my goal with others, what would I tell them
    to convince them it was a worthwhile goal?" You can use this motivating value
    statement to help you if you start to doubt yourself or lose confidence in your ability
    to actually make the goal happen.

    2. Set SMART Goals


    You have probably heard of SMART goals  already. But do you always apply the
    rule? The simple fact is that for goals to be powerful, they should be designed to be
    SMART. There are many variations of what SMART stands for, but the essence is
    this – goals should be:
     Specific.
     Measurable.
     Attainable.
     Relevant.
     Time Bound.
    Set Specific Goals
    Your goal must be clear and well defined. Vague or generalized goals are unhelpful
    because they don't provide sufficient direction. Remember, you need goals to show
    you the way. Make it as easy as you can to get where you want to go by defining
    precisely where you want to end up.

    Set Measurable Goals


    Include precise amounts, dates, and so on in your goals so you can measure your
    degree of success. If your goal is simply defined as "To reduce expenses" how will
    you know when you have been successful? In one month's time if you have a 1
    percent reduction or in two years' time when you have a 10 percent reduction?
    Without a way to measure your success you miss out on the celebration that comes
    with knowing you have actually achieved something.

    Set Attainable Goals


    Make sure that it's possible to achieve the goals you set. If you set a goal that you
    have no hope of achieving, you will only demoralize yourself and erode your
    confidence.

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    However, resist the urge to set goals that are too easy. Accomplishing a goal that you
    didn't have to work hard for can be anticlimactic at best, and can also make you fear
    setting future goals that carry a risk of non-achievement. By setting realistic yet
    challenging goals, you hit the balance you need. These are the types of goals that
    require you to "raise the bar" and they bring the greatest personal satisfaction.

    Set Relevant Goals


    Goals should be relevant to the direction you want your life and career to take. By
    keeping goals aligned with this, you'll develop the focus you need to get ahead and do
    what you want. Set widely scattered and inconsistent goals, and you'll fritter your time
    – and your life – away.

    Set Time-Bound Goals


    Your goals must have a deadline. Again, this means that you know when you can
    celebrate success. When you are working on a deadline, your sense of urgency
    increases and achievement will come that much quicker.

    3. Set Goals in Writing


    The physical act of writing down a goal makes it real and tangible. You have no
    excuse for forgetting about it. As you write, use the word "will" instead of "would like
    to" or "might." For example, "I will reduce my operating expenses by 10 percent this
    year," not "I would like to reduce my operating expenses by 10 percent this year." The
    first goal statement has power and you can "see" yourself reducing expenses, the
    second lacks passion and gives you an excuse if you get sidetracked.

    Tip 1:
    Frame your goal statement positively. If you want to improve your retention rates say,
    "I will hold on to all existing employees for the next quarter" rather than "I will reduce
    employee turnover." The first one is motivating; the second one still has a get-out
    clause "allowing" you to succeed even if some employees leave.

    Tip 2:
    If you use a To-Do List , make yourself a To-Do List template that has your goals at
    the top of it. If you use an Action Program , then your goals should be at the top of
    your Project Catalog.
    Post your goals in visible places to remind yourself every day of what it is you intend
    to do. Put them on your walls, desk, computer monitor, bathroom mirror or
    refrigerator as a constant reminder.

    4. Make an Action Plan


    This step is often missed in the process of goal setting. You get so focused on the
    outcome that you forget to plan all of the steps that are needed along the way. By
    writing out the individual steps, and then crossing each one off as you complete it,
    you'll realize that you are making progress towards your ultimate goal. This is
    especially important if your goal is big and demanding, or long-term. Read our article
    on Action Plans  for more on how to do this.

    5. Stick With It!


    Remember, goal setting is an ongoing activity, not just a means to an end. Build in
    reminders to keep yourself on track, and make regular time-slots available to review
    your goals. Your end destination may remain quite similar over the long term, but the
    action plan you set for yourself along the way can change significantly. Make sure the
    relevance, value, and necessity remain high.

    Key Points
    Goal setting is much more than simply saying you want something to happen. Unless
    you clearly define exactly what you want and understand why you want it the first
    place, your odds of success are considerably reduced. By following the Five Golden
    Rules of Goal Setting you can set goals with confidence and enjoy the satisfaction that
    comes along with knowing you achieved what you set out to do.

    So, what will you decide to accomplish today?

    How to Apply the Golden Rules to New Year


    Resolutions
    Click on the image below to see how you can use the Five Golden Rules for setting
    your New Year Resolutions represented in an infographic:
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