What is goal setting?

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.
Types of goals
Process:-
Process goals are specific actions or 'processes‘ of
performing.

Performance:-
Performance goals are based on personal standard.

Outcome:-
Outcome goals are based on winning.
 Why we set goals?
• You’ll take control of your life.
• You’ll focus on the important things.
• You will make good decisions.
• You can finish the task efficiently.
• You will be self confident and enthusiastic.
• You will make progress.
• You are closer to success.
Why is goal setting important?

Setting goals gives you long-term vision and

short-term motivation . It focuses your acquisition
of knowledge, and helps you to organize your time
and your resources so that you can make the most
of your life.
 What skills does it require?

There are some essential skills required for successful goal

setting and achievement. The good news is they can be learned and
developed through practice. If you cannot achieve the goals you have
set, it is possible that the problem lies in one or more of these areas:

1.Planning
2.Self-Motivation
3.Time Management
4.Flexibility
5.Self-regulation
6.Commitment and Focus
 The four key questions
Establish your goals by answering these questions:-

1. Challenge Why do I want it?

The desire or challenge that you have to.

2. Goal What do I want?

The goal you want to achieve.

3. Action Steps How will I get it?

Your specific action plan to reach your goal.

4. Target Dates When do I want it?

The completion date to reach your goal.
 What are the 5 steps to goal-setting?

A useful way of making goals more powerful is to use

the SMART  mnemonic. While there are plenty of
variants, SMART usually stands for:

• S – Specific (or Significant).

• M – Measurable (or Meaningful).
• A – Attainable (or Action-Oriented).
• R – Relevant (or Rewarding).
• T – Time-bound (or Track able).
1. Specific:-
• Your goal should be clear and specific, otherwise
you won't be able to focus your efforts or feel truly
motivated to achieve it.

2. Measurable:-
• It's important to have measurable goals, so that you
can track your progress and stay motivated.
• Assessing progress helps you to stay focused,
meet your deadlines, and feel the excitement of
getting closer to achieving your goal.
 3. Achievable:-
• Your goal also needs to be realistic and attainable to be
successful. In other words, it should stretch your abilities
but still remain possible.
• When you set an achievable goal, you may be able to
identify previously overlooked opportunities or resources
that can bring you closer to it.

4. Relevant:-
• This step is about ensuring that your goal matters to
you, and that it also aligns with other relevant goals.
• We all need support and assistance in achieving our
goals, but it's important to retain control over them. So,
make sure that your plans drive everyone forward, but
that you're still responsible for achieving your own goal.
5. Time-bound:-
• Every goal needs a target date, so that you have a
deadline to focus on and something to work toward.
• This part of the SMART goal criteria helps to prevent
everyday tasks from taking priority over your longer-
term goals.