3 Essential Steps to Follow
SMART Goal Setting requires us to set specific goals. Thus,learning 3 essential steps about how to set specific goals is essential to the success of goal achievement. I struggled with my goals until I understood the value and benefit of setting my goals in a specific manner. It made my brain think and perceive clearly with a sense of ease and focus around what I really wanted to gain from a specific goal.
Let’s learn the 3 essential steps to follow:
Deciding your specific goal with clarity is ultra-significant since you do not want to feel frustrated and make wrong choices in life. It’s essential to ask 3 questions in deciding a goal: What will I gain? Why do I want to gain? How will I feel? Asking right questions is important to establish a deeper sense of knowing and connection with the self and it’s motivation in achieving specific goals in life. READ HERE MORE ABOUT ASKING 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
2. State Your Goal with Clarity
State the goal you want to achieve with clarity. It means try to avoid using language that states your goal vaguely. For example instead of saying “I want to lose weight”, you can state, “I want to lose 5 Kg weight in 5 months”.
3. Write Your Goal with Clarity
Great! Now you have learnt the language of stating your specific goals. Let’s move forward to know why it’s essential to write down your specific goal with clarity. Writing down your goal statement allows your brain to establish better connection with your intention and motivation to achieve a specific goal. Moreover, it also provides a visual trigger you can use daily to stay focused and energised around your goal. Moreover, it’s great way to change habits that are barriers to the achievement of your goals and dreams.