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8th December, 2009 - Posted by health news - No Comments

No matter where you go or how old you get, there are always going to be certain individuals you meet that seem to float through life. They just go wherever the breeze takes them and yet always seem to come out on top. But for you, life is a constant battle. You have things you need to accomplish or simply want to accomplish but do not know how to get to that point. What you need to learn is how to set goals. Goal setting is an extremely useful tool for anyone to use. It can be for a variety of things but the basic premise is the same. You set a goal and then you start working on the steps to reach that goal. This article will help answer some of the questions you may have about goal setting and how you can utilize it in all aspects of your life.

How do I set goals?

The first step for goal setting is to identify what it is you want to accomplish. To use an example let’s say you have a very important research paper or report due in two weeks. You know that you are going to have to meet this deadline and that there are steps along the way that have to be done in order to complete the paper or report. The first step is stating what the end goal is which in this case is the report or paper. The next step is setting a firm date that it has to be accomplished by. Then you begin filling in the proper steps. It is almost like an outline of the project. You know you are going to have to research so that is placed in order. You know you are going to have to write it and then review it before submitting. Each step you place to reach your goal is one that can be marked off either physically on a piece of paper or mentally. Before you know it your goal will be met. This same process can be applied to any goal that you want to set in your life. It can be quitting smoking, losing weight, saving money or even taking a vacation.

How can goal setting enhance my life?

Goal setting teaches individuals very important lessons. It teaches people how to achieve what they dream. It gives them a sense of accomplishment when they have met their goal and this boosts their self-confidence tremendously. The goals do not have to be monumental. In fact it is better for you to set small goals and then gradually work up to larger goals. That way you do not find yourself backsliding or becoming deterred simply because your goal is too high to attain.

What should I do when my goal is reached?

The very first thing you should do when you reach your goal is to congratulate yourself. Treat yourself to something you have been wanting or simply take a few hours of personal time to reflect on the journey it took to meet your goal. Your next step is to set another goal. It does not matter how big or small it is, the sheer fact that you now know how to go about goal setting and meeting those end goals is what matters.

How can I use goal setting for my children?

If you want to use goal setting for your children then you have to start off simply. If your end goal is to have your children taking more responsibility around the house then you have to start off small. You cannot simply give them a long list of chores they are responsible for each week. Talk to your children about what a goal is and how people make those goals reality. Let them pick out a small goal to reach. In the example of housework, have your child set the goal that he or she will dust the living room once a week for a month. Then when they have done this, reward them with something small. It may be a trip to the park or a chance to see a movie they have wanted to see. From there you can begin to add in other goals until finally you see your children taking on more responsibility. The key is to not set a huge goal right off the bat. If you do that then you are setting yourself and your child up for failure when the goal is unable to be reached.

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