Missing Goals? Try SMART Goal Setting

You need to be SMART!

Your goals should be;

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Time constrained

Read the first letters vertically from top to bottom.

This applies to each goal you set yourself and others. For a coming period if you can be SMART you will get the satisfaction of really achieving something worthwhile.

Another thing I like to do at this time of year is reflect. Reflect on the past year and draw some conclusions. Did I achieve my objectives? Did I learn anything? Where am I now in relation to where I was this time last year and to the point am I where I want to be?

This type of reflection helps me at least know how I feel about life. We have good times we have not so good times but life goes on and has to go on.

This year has been difficult. We have had three family bereavements. One was anticipated on age grounds and two were sudden and totally unexpected. It's during periods like this that knowing your values and having certainties in your relationships and priorities you are able to see life in perspective.

I recommend you be SMART in setting goals ahead but also don't become too achievements oriented such that you lose sight of what really matters. Do a little reflecting as well.

More on setting goals,

Just be SMART! Have a Great Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Best wishes,

Michael Harrison.

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Article by Michael Harrison, Author, Consultant and Business Builder.