GOAL SETTING THEORY

Goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed in order to motivate
and guide a person or group toward a goal. Goals are more deliberate than desires
and momentary intentions. Therefore, setting goals means that a person has
committed thought, emotion, and behavior towards attaining the goal.
IMPORTANCE OF Setting goals helps trigger new behaviors, helps guides your focus and
helps you sustain that momentum in life. Goals also help align your focus and promote a sense
of self-mastery.

SETTING GOALS- gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation . is the process of
taking active steps to achieve your desired outcome. 

5 PRINCIPLE OF EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING

1. clarity - a clear measurable goal is more achievable than one that is poorly defined when the
goal is clear you will know what you are trying to achieve
2. challenge - the more challenging the goal are, the more people become motivated. However,
it is important to consider a careful balance to ensure the right degree of challenge
3. commitment- this means putting deliberate effort into attaining in the goal you set.
4. feedback- other than setting a it is also good to listen to feedback on how you are progressing
towards the attainment of your goal
5. task complexity- the kore you set challenging goals, the more complex the process will
become. if the goal become complex it is helpful to break down larger task into smaller more
attainable steps, so as not become overwhelmed as you go along the way
I set my goals to achieved this course by working hard and facing all the
challenges. To become a seafarer one day.