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Setting goals & working towards them can give you a sense of purpose.
Achieving goals feels good & boosts your self-confidence.
However, if you set unrealistic goals that aren't possible to attain, it can be defeating.
Instead of feeling satisfied, you may feel worse about yourself than you did before.
It is important to set goals that are attainable, which are goals that you will be able to achieve.
Is my goal attainable?
When you have a goal in mind, ask yourself this very important question:
Is it possible for me to achieve this goal?
Be honest with yourself, and consider personal and environmental factors that may prevent your goal from happening.
If the answer is yes - great! You can move forward with planning how you will work towards your goal.
If the answer is no - how can you adjust your goal so that it is something you may be able to accomplish?
Quiz
There are a lot of reasons why people do not achieve their goals. Which of the following is NOT a common reason people fall short of their goal?
60/30/10
Ensuring that your goals are attainable does not mean that you shouldn't dream big!
Some goals may take years to accomplish - this doesn't mean they are unattainable.
Some goals may be difficult to accomplish - this doesn't mean they are unattainable.
It is good to have goals at all levels of difficulty.
60% Easy
60% of your goals should be doable, you are almost certain that you will be able to achieve them.
30% Challenging
30% of your goals should be more challenging. They are doable, but will require more effort and focus to achieve.
10% Aspirational
10% of your goals should be aspirational, and feel like a stretch. They might be doable, and are something to strive for.
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Take Action
Setting goals requires a balance of dreaming and being realistic.
Achieving your goals can boost your self-confidence and sense of satisfaction.
Write down 10 goals you have for yourself - 6 easy goals, 3 challenging goals, and 1 aspirational goal.
Think about things in your self and the environment around you that will help you achieve your goals, and what will be barriers to achieving your goals.
Setting goals that are possible to achieve is key to finding a sense of success!
This Byte has been authored by
Tressa Thompson
Graduate Student in International Education at New York University