"The Power Of Goal Setting - Tired of never achieving your dreams? Follow this 5-step goal setting formula and start striding your way to fulfilment, happiness and lasting SUCCESS"



Dear Fellow Achiever

     The sure-fire way to guarantee success in life is to set yourself SMART goals. That way that you know exactly what it is you want to achieve and when. Without SMART goals, trying to achieve anything of stature is virtually an impossible task.

Why?

Because without a specified plan and clear direction, you are like a boat without a rudder and a traveller without a map.

Map and compass for journey

"It is essential you know where you are going before you depart on the journey of achievement"
So what exactly makes a goal "SMART"?

     A goal is simply a destination or target you are aiming for, whereas SMART goals are destinations you are aiming for, which in order to reach, you break down into discrete units beforehand.

SMART is an acronym for
  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Achievable
  • Relevant
  • Timed

For clarification, let's take a look at an example of setting SMART goals. 

      John has set himself an overall goal of making his life better. What John needs to do now is take this general and fluffy goal and, for want of a better term, SMARTen it up.

  • Specifics - exactly what aspect(s) is it of John's life he wants to improve? Finances
  • Measurable - how will John be able to measure his goal? He wants to see $1000 saved in his bank account
  • Achievable - is this an achievable or realistic figure? Yes, most certainly
  • Relevant - does John's goal relate to anything important in his life? Yes, he wants to have a long weekend away in the country
  • Timed - when does John want to go away? In 2 months time
                  
     Can you see now how much more structured and therefore effective SMART goals are when compared to general goals? It is this degree of detail that makes you focus totally on what you want and why.


"Essential things to do once you've set your SMART goals"


Small Goals meen smal deeds and tiny returns


Essential action #1

     The first thing you must do is write your SMART goals down! To get the ball rolling you need to take the goals out of your head and put them on paper. This process makes them real to you.

     If you can afford it, buy yourself a special hard-backed notepad that will be solely dedicated to your goals. Your goals are important to you so where you store them should be important too. You should also write them in your best hand-writing or print them out if you feel more comfortable.

Essential action #2

     To boost your chances of success, create positive affirmations for your SMART goals and follow the techniques previously described in The Great Life Guide.com

Essential action #3

     Use the technique of creative visualization to imagine you have achieved your goals. Again, follow the methods previously described in The Great Life Guide.com

Essential action #4

     Every time you complete one of your SMART goals, make sure you cross it out neatly in your book. This will give you such a sense of achievement and joy and brings finality to the goal setting process.

     Follow this formula every time you use SMART goals and you'll be amazed at how rapidly your life progresses as you continue to hit target after target after target!