Goal Setting - How to achieve your goals?

A continuation from the previous post. In the previous post, I mentioned about goal setting, so how exactly should you go about setting your goals?

Here are some recommended/suggested steps for your reference:

1) Set achievable goals

It is important to set realsitic and manageable goals. It is better to take small steps and move forward rather than to take big steps and fumble. Results need time to surface, so be patient. What is worse than to be demoralised when you realise you are always unable to achieve your goals that you set and ultimately you might give up altogether and stop trying. On the other hand, you will feel motivated and will be encouraged to achieve more and keep trying if you feel you are meeting certain daily small tasks. Always be consistent!

2) Write down your goals and put it somewhere where you will be constantly reminded of

You can place your written goals somewhere such that it will serve as a gentle self-reminder everytime you come across it eg. on your study table or inside your daily school file. There are too many distractions around eg. tv programmes, text messages, weekend outings etc, it is easy to be distracted if you are not determined/focused enough.

3) Plan daily to-do-list

From the to-do-list, list out the pros and cons of completing and not completing each task. By listing out the advantages and consequences clearly, you will be encouraged to stick dilligently to the plan and be deterred from going off-course.

4) Evaluation of action plan

Always evaluate your "performance" on a regular basis. "Performance" here refers to how well you are able to meet your goals and complete the tasks you planned out for yourself. Reward yourself if you think you are doing a good job, eg. having your favourite meal over the weekend or buying yourself that CD which you have been eyeing on, your body and mind will like you and thank you for it!The feeling will be great when you realise you are meeting certain milestones, when you realise you are productive and is rewarded with something you like.

The route is here, experience it for yourself! Success awaits you!

Have determination.
No procrastination.
Embrace evolution.

Lastly. I would like to end-off with two encouraging quotes.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
- Thomas Jefferson

The discipline you learn and character you build from setting and achieving a goal can be more valuable than the achievement of the goal itself.
- Bo Bennett