Why & How to Set Achievable Goals

By OAKFLOW

Setting achievable goals is a skill that may take some practice, so here’s what you should keep in mind

If you want to achieve any desired outcome, it’s important to set an achievable goal. Without a goal, it can be difficult to know what you are working towards and how to get there.

Goals give you direction and purpose. They help you stay focused and motivated.

Goals are important for success because they give people something to strive for and a way to measure their progress.

A goal can be anything from a personal goal, such as losing weight or learning a new skill, to a professional goal, such as becoming a CEO.

Without challenging goals, it can be difficult to know what you are working towards and whether you are making progress.

Achieving a goal brings happiness and a sense of accomplishment. There are many things that need to be considered when setting an achievable goal. The most important factor is making sure the goal is clearly defined.

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Set Challenging But Achievable Goals

Setting goals may seem like a simple task, but if not done properly, they can actually be counterproductive. It can be difficult to set goals that are both challenging and achievable especially if you’re unsure about what you’re capable of.

You might think that setting goals is about creating something lofty that may be impossible to achieve. This type of goal setting can actually lead to frustration and a feeling of failure when your goals are not accomplished. A better way to set goals is to develop challenging but achievable goals. 

Creating an achievable goal is a key aspect of the SMART goal framework.

It’s important to set goals that are challenging because they motivate you to achieve more. Yet, it’s equally important to create achievable goals so you don’t become discouraged.

Steps to Creating Achievable Goals

The first step in setting challenging but achievable goals is to determine what you want to achieve. What are your priorities in life? What would you like to change or improve?

Most people have a vague idea of what they want to achieve in life, but without a specific goal it can be difficult to make progress.

It’s important to be clear about what you want, and to break your goal down into smaller steps that you can work on gradually. If your goal is too vague, or if it’s something that you can’t control, you want to have direction and it’s not going to be very effective.

If you want to pursue an achievable goal, it’s important to make sure your goal is measurable. That way, you can track your progress and ensure that you’re on track to reach your target.

For example, if you want to lose weight, you can track your progress by measuring your body weight. Or, if you want to save money, you can track how much money you’re putting into savings each month.

This way you can determine whether you’re making headway and whether you need to adjust the way you do things. Without a measurable goal, you might as well be wandering around in the dark. 

When it comes to goal setting, many people make the mistake of neglecting to create a timeline for their goal. Without a timeline, there is no sense of urgency and the goal may never be accomplished.

When you set a timeline for your goal, you are also setting a deadline.

Once you have set a timeline for your goal, it is important to create a plan of action. You can break that goal down into smaller steps that you can complete along the way. 

This will help keep you on track and motivated as you work towards your goal.

Create an Action Plan for Your Goals

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