Goal setting and goal accomplishment for most people is really a big deal. Even as a health coach whose job involves helping others set and achieve their life goals; I still struggle with it sometimes. However, over the years I have learnt a few tricks that have helped me get better and stay consistent and I’ll be sharing some of them with you today.
The truth is there is no easy and effortless way that guarantees one to achieve all their set goals in life! You’re going to have to put in the work and stay the course. That’s the only way to get it done.
Setting goals involves a method of planning ideal aspirations to achieve a desired outcome. It goes beyond just thinking and hoping for the realization of those desired outcomes but rather implies a continuous journey of taking definite action and working persistently to complete and achieve those goals.
Setting and accomplishing life goals is one way to identify those things that are important to you and those that aren’t. This way, you learn to see your priorities and make wise decisions to ensure better end results.
In this article, I’ll not only be sharing with you goal setting and accomplishment tips that I have learnt over time, I’ll also be sharing with you some of my goals for 2023 and hopefully, I’ll be inspiring someone to finally make up their mind to go for it! Whatever goals you’ve had plans to accomplish for some time now, 2023 is the year to get started and get it done.
Goal setting and accomplishment tips
- Align your goals with your values.
The first step to implementing your goals is to determine what your core values are and identify meaningful goals that are in alignment with those core values. As you come up with goals you’d like to achieve, it is important to keep your values in sight and this will give you a higher chance of seeing those goals through till the very end.
- Visualize your goal.
The second useful tip is to visualize in clear pictures what exactly it is you’re trying to achieve. Before you can plan or implement the necessary action, you need to see the result in your mind. Once you have a clear vision of the destination, it becomes easier to map out the route that will help you get there.
- Set SMART goals.
Third tip, set SMART goals. SMART is an acronym for five keywords you need to take into consideration when setting goals. They are S-SPECIFIC, M-MEASURABLE, A-ATTAINABLE, R-RELEVANT, and T- TIMEBOUND. You can find out more about SMART goals and what they are all about from my e-book “How to Start from Zero”
- Write them down.
An exercise as simple as writing down your goals on a piece of paper can make all the difference in helping you accomplish them. Write them down boldly and display them somewhere you get to see it often. This shows some form of commitment by you in achieving your goals. Taking this step shows that you take those goals very seriously and will help you stay focused on accomplishing them.
- Take quick action.
This step is also very important. In accomplishing set goals, it is very crucial that you take at least 3 action steps toward your goals within the first 3 days of setting those goals. No matter how small the action steps, just do something to indicate that you have started the process. Overcoming the initial inertia for action could be the barrier for most people especially if you’re someone who’s fond of procrastination.
This list is not exhaustive as there are other useful tips that can help make for successful goal setting and implementation, for example, saying it out loud to yourself often, waking up to it every morning, and speaking/doing things as though you’ve achieved those goals. Picking a few good ones and applying them religiously is what you need to make things happen.
Now to my goals for next year, here’s a bullet list description of the things I hope to work on in the year 2023.
Professional goals
- Take a new course to sharpen my skills.
- Improve team collaboration and communication skills.
- Build my network.
- Learn a new tool
Personal Goals
- Get better at time management
- Limit my Limitations
- Improve my public speaking skills.
My IPC Personal Goals (Initial Plan Curriculum):
- Resilience = I can try again / I’ll never give up.
- Collaborator = We can work together / We can take turns / I can share / I can help.
- Communicator =I listen / I speak /I show.
- Respectful = I am caring / I can agree, and disagree / I can look after my things / I can tidy up
Achieving success and reaching your goals is about getting things done. If you are not willing to take the necessary steps, you may find that you’re constantly struggling with achieving your set goals.
Remember, you’re fully responsible for your own success. Own the process and enjoy it, it’ll be worth it in the end!
With Love and gratitude as always, Xo!
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Disclaimer: Please note that I am not your doctor while I am a health coach by profession. This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice nor does it establish any kind of medical relationship between you and me. I will not be held liable for any damage resulting from or related to your use of this information.