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submitted: Jul 6th 2008 | by: JoelChue | Total views: 2 | Word Count: 534 | |

You have probably heard about the importance of goal setting right from you were a little child. Have you ever wondered why does one need to have a goal? Can't we just get along with our lives without goals? Most people experience difficulty when it comes to aspiring a goal and for some others the very goal setting process may seem jaw- breaking. To truly benefit from the process of goal setting, you have to know the exact reasons why you will need to achieve it and how you are going to reach that outcome.

Starting off with goal setting can especially be complicated because at any point of time a person has a number of hopes, wishes and objectives. And zeroing upon a goal means you have to choose the one that demands immediate attention. But at the initial stage this is what you'll need to do if you want to pursue something with a certain sense of discipline. To be on the safer side what you can do is set a goal that has something to do with happiness, success or even motivation. The moment you fix a goal to work on you'll find it easier to achieve.

So why do you think people resort to goal setting? If you do take a closer look, goal setting is simply the process of personal planning. Just as you need to nurture your plans dedicatedly, so do you need to nourish your goals. Look at goal setting as a sequence of action steps that you need to take, which once executed will improve your chances of succeeding. When you set a goal, you actually become convinced about what you'd like to achieve. This conviction increases confidence and hence, concentration. Since it is another way of increasing concentration, high-achievers are all known to resort to goal setting techniques.

What are some pointers to note when setting a goal?

1. Set a definite timeline. Be specific as to when you want to achieve your goals and work within the confines of the time frame till you reach them. A reasonable deadline and a worthy goal to fulfill will drive you to reach your goals faster.

2.Intermingle short and long term goals- If you ever decide for a long- term goal you need something to urge you during the short term as well. Short- term goals can actually drive you towards your long- term goal. In the period you have chosen to achieve your long-term goal, try to achieve a short-term goal every single day.

3.One step at a time. Be consistent in taking action towards your goals. Do not overburden yourself with too many goals at once. As a guideline, strive to attain 5 goals at any point of time. Move towards them steadily and you will see results faster.

4.Creating a system to reach your goals. It takes more than just planning to reach your goals. Discipline and massive action are the ultimate keys to your victory. As you discover what needs to be done to reach your goals, create a routine and follow it rigorously to have your goals fulfill. Opt to bring changes to your system of routines only when the situation calls, else it might just delay your achievement.

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