Goal Setting For All

When you want to accomplish anything in life it is important to set goals for that ambition to come true.  Goal Setting allows you to more easily move from the theoretical of, “Gee it would be nice if that happened” to the realm of “Wow, that was an awesome thing I just did.”  I have heard of many ways to organize your thoughts when you are goal setting, and I wanted to share one of the most successful for myself with you.  If you are truly looking to accomplish something in life follow the S.M.A.R.T. technique and you will see it happen before your very eyes.  Well almost.

The S.M.A.R.T. Technique of goal setting is simple to follow but write it out and it will work best.

S.- The S stands for Specific– When you write down your goal you need to be specific about what you want to achieve.  If you want to make more money, then write in your goal specifically how much, if you want a new relationship, then write down specifically what you are looking for in a significant other.  Whatever the thing is write it down specifically so that there can be no misinterpretation about it.  You will set your mind on the path to achievement by being specific in your goal setting.

M.- The M is for Measurable- When goal setting, you have to quantify the goal in some way, so you can measure it.  How else will you be able to assess you progress toward your goal if you don’t measure it or can’t measure it?  Do not be vague in any way, just like you were specific in the first step, make it so that you can measure your goal in some substantial way. In finances or in action.

A.-is for As If Now- When you write your goal down, write it in the present tense, as if it is happening right now!  This type of statement will help you set your mindset in the right direction.   If you approach something as if it is happening right now in your life, it will be easier to bring about.  This is because your subconscious can’t really decipher between real thoughts and thoughts from your imagination.  So write your goals in the present tense: “I am improving my sales by 10 today because I was more attentive.”  Or, “I am nicer to people because I value their unique perspectives.” This is an important part of goal setting.

R. is for Realistic- Although you should reach for a target that stretches your current position, you have to make your goal setting realistic and possible to achieve.  This simply means that your goals can’t be physically impossible in any way.  Your goals can be a stretch just not an impossibility.  An example of a possible goal, I am making 15 more sales a week or I am meeting 1 new person this week.  Don’t limit yourself in the scope of your dreams, look to become the bet that you can be. Just make sure your goals are within the laws of physics.

T. – Time Sensitive- Goal setting really becomes relevant and powerful when there is a time frame involved. It will force you to take action and attempt to reach your goal. If your goal is to be achieved by next Friday, then you have to start taking action today. Taking action is the only method to achieve goals.

There you have it, a simple S.M.A.R.T. plan for goal setting that can help you start moving toward your dreams.  A wise friend recently told me that a person without a plan will go nowhere but around in circles and I agree with him.  Setting goals will allow you to start to build the future that you dream of.