Realistic Goal Setting is SMART

“A goal properly set is halfway reached.” – Abraham Lincoln

Are you smart? Most people aren’t when it comes to setting goals. But if you follow the simple formula that I’m about to share with you, you can make sure that each and every goal you set is accomplished, each and every time. It’s all about the type of goals that you’re setting for yourself, and the methodology you use in trying to reach them.

So what is SMART, exactly?  SMART is an acronym for the five specific requirements of successful goal setting:

1.    S – specific

2.    M – measurable

3.    A – attainable

4.    R – relevant

5.    T – time bound

You see, the reason many of us fail to achieve our goals is because the goals lack these 5 qualities. Let’s explore what this means to you and

S: Your Goal Must Be Specific! If you don’t have a SPECIFIC goal, how will you know where you are on your journey towards it? Instead of saying ‘I want a new car’ try something more like ‘I want a red 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe. Now you have a picture in mind of exactly what you want to achieve. The very fact that your goal is now clearly defined massively increases your chances of hitting it.

M: Your Goal Must Be Measurable! Don’t just say to yourself “I want to make a ton of money” – make it measurable by picking a number. Now you can track your success, see how far along you are and what you need to do to achieve the success you desire.

A: Your Goal Must Be Attainable! Don’t make your goal so outrageous that you have no hope of reaching it. If your goal is to earn $10,000 a month residual income within 2 months, you might want to lower your sights to a more realistic and attainable level. If in your mind your goal is ridiculously unattainable, you won’t have the drive to achieve it. There’s nothing less inspiring than a goal that overwhelms you and results in taking no action at all.

R: Your Goal Must Be Relevant! If your goal doesn’t get you fired up, start over. Your goal can’t belong to someone else. Saying ‘I want to retire’ is a great goal, but if it means nothing to you, you won’t have any desire to achieve it. Pick something that is meaningful to you and to you alone – forget what anyone else might think.

T: Your Goal must be bound by time! Being time bound guarantees that you will have a far better shot at making your goals and dreams come true. How can you motivate yourself to achieve a goal if there is no deadline to fulfilling it? A goal without a timeline is just a fantasy. Imagine how much homework you would have missed in School if you weren’t given a deadline.

We all have dreams of earning a lot of money and being able to provide health wealth and security for our entire family. Setting goals for your home business can help you to achieve those dreams, but you should remember to be SMART about the way you approach them.  The next time you start thinking about what you would like to achieve in your personal life, and in your business, before doing anything else, think about this five step process of goal setting, then write down your goals the good old fashioned way – with a pen and paper. Doing this will ensure that you set up each and every goal in the best possible way.

The results you acheive from setting SMART goals will be EXACTLY the results you were hoping for!

To Your Success!

Mark Freeman

Success in Motion

www.successinmotion.ws

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