Topic 2:Goal Setting

Topic 2: Goal Setting

↪SET YOUR GOALS HIGH AND DON'T STOP TILL YOU GET THERE-BO JACKSON

WHAT IS GOAL? 

• The ends toward which we direct our effort.
• Things we want to achieve.
• Things we aim for as we pursue a certain course of action. 
• Based on businessdictionary.com,goal is an observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed timeframe.

The difference between goals and objectives

Often we use the terms goals and objectives interchangeably. While they are related, they're not the same thing.

Goals are long-term achievements. They're usually future-focused and don't include actual steps to accomplish the goal. For example, a company might say they have a goal "to be number one in customer satisfaction". That's the goal. But it doesn't outline how the goal will be accomplished.

Objectives are specific achievements to help you reach the goal. Typically, they're measurable and have a timeline. If we use the goal example above, an objective might be "to improve customer satisfaction scores by 5 points each quarter".

Using my example above of learning how to code, here are an example of a goal and an objective:

Goal: "I want to learn how to code well enough to attend a hackathon." There's no way I'm going to learn to code overnight, so it's a long-term goal. It's future-focused and doesn't have any specific steps on how I plan to achieve the goal.

Objective: "I'm going to download the Hopscotch app to my iPad and complete one activity a day." This is very specific - download an app and complete one activity a day. (BTW, if you have a secret goal like me to learn a bit about coding)

Knowing the difference between goals and objectives will help you develop achievable goals.

Three types of goals

Now comes the fun part, actually thinking about and establishing your goals. There are three types of goals: based on time, focus and topic.

1. Time goals are the ones we refer to as short-term or long-term. An example would be having a short-term goal of learning how to make a roux with a long-term goal of learning how to make gumbo.

2. Focus goals remind me of a BHAG (big hairy audacious goal). It's the one thing that's driving the majority of decisions. For instance, I had a goal last year to write a book. Big goal. It was a huge endeavor and impacted many of my personal and professional decisions.

3. Topic-based goals can be personal, professional, career, and financial. Maybe you have a goal to save a certain amount of money. Or to complete a leadership development program. These are goals that are important in a certain aspect of our lives.

Time, focus, and topic goals are not mutually exclusive. We can have short-term financial goals, long-term career goals, and personal BHAG.

*https://www.saba.com/blog/3-types-of-goals-you-should-set-in-2015

What is the purpose of setting goals?

Goals give you direction and keep you focused on where you want to end up.

What is goal setting?

Goal setting is a process for thinking about your ideal future and for motivating yourself to turn this vision of the future into reality.

The process of goal setting will help you where you want to go in life.

Properly set goals can be incredibly motivating and as you get into the habit of setting and achieving goals, you will find your self-confidence build fast.

Using a SMART plan

After establishing your goals, you have to create a plan to make those goals happen.Think of the plan as creating a series of objectives that will ultimately allow you to accomplish the goal. 

LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM GOALS

-Long-term goals are the objective of the goals that you set the end of the year for yourself for four or five years from now, or even for a lifetime.

-Short-term goals we can set for an hour from now, end of day or semester.

ACADEMICS AND PERSONAL GOALS

-ACADEMIC GOALS IS something that related to our works. Such as for students, we must complete the assignment and prepare for the exam.

• Writing Effective Goal Statement

 The Five-Step Approach

Step1: What You Want to Accomplish

Step 2: Write Down Any Obstacles

Step 3: Write Down Any Resources Available to You

Step 4: Review and Revise Your Tentative Goal Statement

Step 5: Polish Your Goal Statement

So here is my goals :

5 Simple Tips to Help You Achieve Even Your Most Ambitious Goals

1. Make a Commitment

Goals require commitment and dedication. There’s no other way around it. If you are struggling with committing to a specific goal, go back and start the process over. You may not have identified the goal just right, or you may be lacking the necessary motivation to see it through.

2. Keep Track of Your Progress

Just as it’s important to put all of your goals down on paper, it’s equally important to track your progress. You can do this with a goal tracking worksheet, a goal management tool or a method of your own. The key is to regularly check-in on your goal progress and take note of where you are and where you need to go before your next check-in.

3. Break It Down

It’s good to have big and very ambitious goals, but many times, you can make them more attainable and realistic by breaking them down. A set of five smaller goals that will get you to your ambitious goal can be a lot more manageable and a lot less overwhelming.

4. Get Help

You may need external support to accomplish your goals, or maybe you are struggling with the commitment factor and need someone to hold you accountable. While your goals may be personal to you, that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. If you need help, support or just a cheerleader, ask someone your trust.

5. Be Willing to Revisit and Revise

Your regular goal check-in process is the perfect time to consider if the path you’re taking to accomplish your goals is valid. You may find that you have more clarity after you’ve outlined your goal. It’s okay to make changes and modifications, as long as they support what you set out to do.

*https://www.sitepoint.com/tips-to-help-you-achieve-goals/



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