Let’s begin by this quote: the victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of SMART goal Setting.

Mark the word, SMART. Have you done that? Now let’s dive into the topic.

What is a goal?

A simple definition of a goal is that it is a picture of a future that a person or group of persons desires, commits to, and works to achieve.

Or it is simply an end result, or let’s say, the end of a journey that is yet to be reached, but has been planned and prepared for.

Now, what is Goal Setting?
Goal Setting is the building up of steps, plans or strategies designed to guide, lead, motivate and push a person or group of persons towards a particular goal.

So why are Goal Setting important?

It’s important because without a target, a person might never be able to hit their mark. So it’s important that they learn how to set SMART GOALS (that takes us back to the beginning where we mentioned SMART goals)

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Goal Setting may have different strategies, and it can equally look different and take different routes depending on the person/persons involved, the project at sight, the value guiding the success, and other unique things that differs from person to person.

Goal Setting is super important because it gives you focus, it helps you measure your progress (which in turn helps you save time, energy and resources), it keeps you disciplined, it keeps you motivated, it pushes you to want more out of life, etc

Now let’s discuss how you can set SMART GOALS to achieve your success.

SMART stands for:
S- Specific
M- Measurable
A – Achievable
R- Realistic
T- Time Bound

Now let’s break this down further.
If you must set a goal to achieve the result you desire, it must be a SMART goal.

What do we mean?
It must be,
1: Specific: it must be well defined, very clear and straight to the point, and is not confusing.

2: Measurable: You must have a reachable criteria that you use to measure the success of the goal

3: Achievable: It must be a goal that can be attained and not one that is impossible. Ensure your goal is realistic and attainable.

4: Realistic: Your goal must be realistic to your life or journey, and must be relevant to the cause it’s meant to serve.

5: Timely: It must have a very clear, unambiguous timeline, deadline and target date for achievement.

These are simple yet very powerful art ways. You can set your goals and achieve them without hassle. You won’t feel like you’re facing a great mountain.

Here are further principles that help you get this needed result:

a: Be committed.
You might never be able to get any result from a particular endeavor of your commit.

Don’t be afraid of committing, keep doing your best and keep going. The sky is your starting point. Stay dedicated and persistent.

b: Have a clear, sound path.
Don’t pile tasks upon tasks and pack them all as a goal, no. For you to get the best result, you must make sure that you have clarity. Maintain a clear path and avoid confusion. If possible, write down in details your goals and how you intend to achieving it within a reasonable time-frame. You can learn more on journaling here

c: Be consistent.

It might be hard, but be consistent. It’ll pay a huge dividend in the future. Regularly work towards your goal; Consistency is the key.

d: Keep learning and growing.
Keep getting the best of information, so you can keep making the next decisions with sound knowledge and information. Always stay informed and adapt to changes.

By embracing SMART goal Setting and these additional principles, you’ll definitely unlock the secrets to achieving your dreams. Remember, success is within reach – start setting your SMART goals today!