Some people set themselves goals, some people are constantly setting themselves new goals, some people only have vague notions of dreams. Most people do not set goals.
Despite the overwhelming evidence of the power of goal-setting to achieve success in people’s lives, most people do not set goals. Why is this? Could it be that their lives are so good that they do not feel the need for goals? Could it be that they do not know how to set goals? Not at all …
Here are 3 top reasons why people do not set goals for themselves;
- They feel powerless to bring about change. Not everyone accepts that they have the power, ability or position to bring about change in their life. Many people feel that change is brought about by other people, such as their boss, their teacher, or their parents. Other people believe that change is brought about by fate, destiny or circumstances. A lot of people do not feel they are in a position to bering about change for themselves but need to have the approval/agreement of other people such as their spouse, their children or even their mates and, often, they cannot get the agreement of these people or do not feel able to ask them and, consequently, do not embark upon change.
- Many people feel ‘comfortable’ where they are. The ubiquitous ‘comfort zone’ that we all seem to have. Change often feels uncomfortable to people and so they are less willing to consider a change. No matter how bad a situation may be, if we feel comfortable with it then we are more willing to accommodate it than to bring about change.
- People do not want to admit that something is not right. When you consider a change, it’s like saying to yourself that something is not quite right at the moment. People do not always want to admit that something is not right. By admitting that they may feel a failure or feel inadequate. Ironically the biggest failing is not accepting when something isn’t right. A goal sets out what you would like and, by implication, compares that with your current position; almost invariably it is an unfavorable comparison.
These are perhaps the 3 most common reasons why people do not set goals. Which one is your excuse for not setting goals?
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For some people, the art of goal setting may seem like a dark art, that may weel be because in their experience they have tried setting goals but then do not fully know how to achieve them. Or, indeed, they only get as far as setting goals and no further.
The art of goal setting is not a dark art. Indeed it can be very easy as the following article demonstrates.
Setting Goals - The Important Factors
By Steven Gillman
Setting goals sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. Why is that? What makes it an effective practice, and when does it fail? It’s all about how you do it, and later in this article you’ll find six or seven tips on how to properly set goals. But first lets take a deeper look at the “motivation factor.”
A teenager might have a goal to be the best among his peers at playing some video game, and even if he knows nothing about setting goals he can succeed. Why? Because all he probably needs to do is what he loves - play the game a lot. That shows the motivating power of doing what we enjoy. In fact, it has been said that we all have plenty of motivation, just not necessarily where and when we want it. That’s a key to this secret of successful goals.
Now, a goal to be a successful painter or businessman probably needs to be a bit more structured. Even if you love art or love business, there will be parts of the process that are not so much fun. A painter can’t very often just paint. He needs to find galleries to display his paintings, and that means “selling” his vision to other people, which might not thrill him. A business woman needs to do a whole range of things, some more inspiring than others.
Building your goals on things that you are passionate about is a great start, then, because there is a certain amount of inherent motivation that keeps you going. But you also have to do those necessary things that don’t necessarily excite you. There are two approaches to this.
First, you can delegate such tasks or sub-goals as much as possible. If you want to invest in rental real estate but you hate dealing with tenants, you could hire a management company. If you want to be a great writer, but aren’t thrilled about talking to publishers, try to find an agent. Of course, you won’t always be able to delegate distasteful tasks, and even the process of finding such help can be less than exciting. That leads us to the most important way to stay motivated to accomplish your goals.
Make goals based on your true values,then see and feel all the necessary steps as inseparable parts of the process. In other words, start with what is truly important to you, and don’t pretend that the necessary steps are separate from that goal. Don’t pursue money for it’s own sake if all you want it for is to travel or have the time to write. Start traveling or writing! And if that requires making some money, see that as part of the goal, not as an unpleasant task that you wish you could avoid.
Look, if a boy doesn’t want to feed a dog and clean the messes in the yard, does he really want a dog? Or does he just like his “idea” of having one? His idea might not include any of the work involved. If you really don’t want what is required, do you really want the outcome? Is it a true goal or just a wish?
Start with real values, see the real costs and work involved in various options, and if you still want that goal, pursue it as an integrated process. A runner can’t win a race without running, and if you see the necessary steps as just that - absolutely necessary - you aren’t tempted to resist them. We put gas in the car not because it’s fun, but because we see the necessity clearly. Similarly, we can find the motivation necessary for any goal if we don’t allow any mental pretenses. If the goal is truly important and the task truly necessary - and we see this - we act.
Now here are those tips or “rules” for setting goals effectively:
1. Write them down.
2. Make them specific.
3. Make then realistic.
4. Make them measurable.
5. Set clear deadlines.
6. Break them into steps (make a plan).
7. Change your plan as necessary.
8. Take action as soon as the goal is set.
The latter is important to proper goal setting and accomplishment. Once you have a target that inspires you, take any small step in the right direction. This creates a kind of momentum in your mind and in the process.
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I discovered only recently that there is a diary on the market that promises to help you achieve your goals. This it does by utilising a journaling system coupled with an approach to life coaching known as the elevator system.
The diary is known as the Vision Life diary and is published by an organization in Ireland. The diary is for sales via Amazon.co.uk and the links in this post will direct you there.
But, you may well ask, why would anyone need a diary to help them achieve their goals? Achieving goals can be a long-term process and you may well experience any number of problems along the way. A diary such as this can help you overcome many of those problems.
Writing down your goal is a well recognised way of strengthening the likelihood that a you will achieve your goal. Almost every author on the subject of goal-setting will tell you that the first step is to write down your goal. This diary allows you to do exactly that, not only that but you will also remember where it was that you wrote down the goal … so no more hunting for bits of paper.
As you progress it is quite likely that you will encounter times when you may lose sight of your goal. Perhaps other things seem to take precedence in your life or certain events have to be handled. By having a diary, you are able to record such events and be able to observe where and when you start to drift from your goals. In this way, it isnot only easy to spot when you start to move off track, it is also easier to get yourself back on track.
Working toward a goal is best when a timetable or timescale can be applied to your progress. Goals will often be broken down into small steps and a timescale applied to them. By using a diary it is easier to apply a timescale. It is also easier to schedule a reward system so that you can reward yourself for the small steps that you make toward achieving your bigger goal.
So this diary is almost unique in that it finctions not just as a diary in which you can record the daily events that happen or are planned during the year buit you can also record your goals and make the progress you make toward achieving those goals. As such it is a fantastic weapon in the armoury of anyone seeking to improve themselves.
It’s just in time for the new year too … just think of all those new year resolutions!
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How to Find Your Motivation
By Maggie Pawelek
The key to success is having the motivation to follow through with your ideas and put them into action; to set goals and actively work towards achieving them.
Well it’s just about that time of year; the holidays and the New Years resolutions!
So what is it about the New Year that induces the need to lose weight, stop smoking, lift weights or start any positive healthy lifestyle change? Why are we not easily driven to get healthy and lose weight by our family, our significant others, or just ourselves?
Even the severe threat of heart disease, diabetes, and chronic obesity does not keep people motivated enough to go to the gym. It’s not at all uncommon to feel tremendous need for change one day, and then even without knowing it, self sabotage and give up before we make a good effort.
Is it that we don’t know what we are doing? Is it fear of a new place, and being insecure about our bodies, our clothes, or people watching you? Is it the fear of not knowing what we are doing, lack of knowledge of exercises we want to try, or is it just laziness?
I am going to help you learn ways to get motivated, Read the rest of this entry »
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Do you live or work in a culture of blame?
‘Blame’ is not a good thing. It does not lead to a happy environment in which to live or work. In fact, it usually creates an atmosphere in which people do not want to work or do not enjoy living. Whether it is in the office, the workplace or the home, many of us find ourseleves in places afflicted by a culture of blame. Too many of us find ourselves affected by such environments.
How would you know? How can you recognize the blame culture or, more importantly, how can you recognize its effects upon you?
Here are 10 signs that you are affected by the culture of blame;
- Do you find yourself or others looking to point the finger when things go wrong?
- Do you find people indulging in back-biting, gossiping or looking to get their own back?
- Do you sometimes hide problems so long that they start to fester?
- Are you afraid of suggesting new ideas?
- Are you always ready to dimiss the merits of your or other people’s achievements?
- Do you find things keep going wrong?
- Do you look for weaknesses in other so you can exploit them? Do you find other people exploiting your weaknesses?
- Do you fail to give praise or encouragement when things are achieved?
- Do you always expect the worst things to happen?
- Do you find yourself lacking commitment?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then perhaps you are living in a culture of blame.
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The Ultimate Road Map to Success
By Shawn Lim
Being successful is not an easy task; you will come across a lot of obstacles, ups and downs in your road to success. Many people want to achieve great success in their life, but most of them fail to do so. This is simply because they do not have a clear road map to success and how they can follow through.
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This post is based upon an article I found on the CindySense website. That article poses 17 obstacles that people need to overcome. Do take time to read that article, then try to answer my following questions to see if you have what it takes to overcome obstacles in your life.
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