Goals are statements about what you are aiming to achieve. They can be personal or professional, short-term or long-term, and narrow or broad in scope. Getting healthier represents a broad-scope Goal while losing 30 pounds narrows the scope of the Goal. Goals help you determine what is important to you
Goals Set Your Path
When you set Goals, you provide yourself with a direction to follow. As you decide what actions to take, you can compare which action will bring you closer to reaching your Goals. You will also realize that some ideas don’t get you closer to your Goals.
Goals Help You Create a Plan
Since your Goals help you determine your path, you can create a plan with the steps necessary to move forward. A plan breaks down the overall project into achievable actions making it less overwhelming. The plan helps you focus and evaluate your progress.
Goals Keep You Focused
It is not unusual for people to start one project and then put it aside as they work on something else. Having Goals keeps you focused on a project until it is completed.
Goals Allow You to Evaluate Your Progress
As you proceed, you can compare your progress to your Goals. This will provide you with a checklist for your success.
