Wikipedia says Goal setting involves establishing specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-targeted goals(S.M.A.R.T).
When people set goals it helps them in a lot of ways but majorly it helps people achieve their aims,objectives and desires.
When you want to set a goal write it down so that you would always have a reference. Your goals must be specific in order for you not to get confused. It must also be measurable and achievable. It must be realistic;you won't expect someone of age 13 to set a goal of having a car and a house, it won't happen,not because of the circumstances surrounding that goal. An adage says Time is of the essence,if you set a goal and it is not time driven it will be futile. The importance of time is to push you to do what you must do at the right time. For instance you can't set a goal to be a millionaire in the next 5years and your plans are not driven,things that you're supposed to do at a particular period you won't do them and you end up spending like 10years to attain a 5year plan.
When setting a goal,you will have to follow some steps:
1. Set only goals that will motivate you. Set goals that are important to you and the outcome will make your life progress. Ask yourself why am I setting this goal,to be sure you're telling yourself the truth ask an adult for advice.
2. Set "SMART" goals. Specific-clean and well defined, Measurable-include precise prices,dates etc when writing your goals to measure your degree of success, Achievable-make you can achieve them and don't set goals that are not too easy,task yourself it helps, Realistic-it should be realistic and in line with your life and career. Set time bound goals.
3.Set goals in writing. Write them down to make it real,easy to access and to make sure you don't forget and don't deceive yourself by saying you'll remember without writing,you won't.
4. Make out a plan of action. Make sure you write down the plans or steps that you will need within the duration of attaining your goal till you achieve it. Always have a backup plan anything can happen.
5.Stick with your goals n plans.
Goal setting will help you a long way in life,either you're an adult or a child. Set goals today and you might have a secured future.
