Goal Setting

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the top 3% of achievers have set goals. They have a goal - an idea of what they want and they then set an action plan. What is a goal? A goal is a target if you will; something to aim for. Great goals are 'SMART.' Specific, measurable, achievable realistic and time bound. This means that SMART goals are in fact something that you believe you can realise. By putting a time or date by when you expect to complete all the actions in your plan and thus achieve your goal, you actually are making your self accountable. Add a little more commitment by making your goals public - tell somebody! Now here's a really good graphic you can use that is a useful reminder.

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