Are you dissatisfied with the disorder that seems to reign in your life? Maybe you have big plans ahead of you, but have no idea how to achieve them? While it is important to write down your goals, on the other it is essential to find a way to achieve and achieve them, that is to plan your personal progress. You may also find that by working on yourself and achieving what you set out to do, you feel better and happier. Once you have written down what you intend to achieve, establish intermediate milestones that will allow you to complete your daily goals.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Write Your Goals
Step 1. List everything you want to achieve
Include any goals for the week, month, year, or your life. This way you can rank them according to their importance. Think carefully about how long it will take you to make them and try to figure out if they are achievable.
Try to be as specific as possible when reflecting on your goals. This way, you will clearly know what steps you will need to take to implement a long or short term project
Step 2. Break down your goals into small daily steps
Set more specific goals that will help you make your dreams and aspirations come true. If you have something great in mind or that is costing you a lot of time, break it down into smaller stages or steps. Make sure you give yourself enough time to complete bigger projects or goals. That way, you can work hard every day to reach them.
By breaking down a goal into daily goals, you have the ability to reduce stress and feel more satisfied over time
Step 3. Set milestones and deadlines
Don't just think about narrowing down your daily goals or smaller goals, otherwise you will lose sight of the main goal. If you set deadlines and stick to them, you will feel more satisfied, increase your motivation and understand what works and what is wrong.
Try using a calendar as a visual guide to staying motivated and meeting deadlines. Also, it is very rewarding to clear a goal once it is completed
Step 4. Apply the S. M. A. R. T
for manage your goals. "SMART" is an acronym of American origin that summarizes one of the most used methods by companies to fix and define their path. Look at each goal and note how accurate (S - specific), quantifiable (M - measurable), attainable (A - attainable), relevant or realistic (R - relevant / realistic) and definable over time (T - time-oriented). For example, here's how you can turn a rather vague goal, like "I want to improve my health", into something more precise using the SMART technique:
- Precise: "I want to improve my health by losing a certain number of kilos".
- Quantifiable: "I want to improve my health by losing 10 kg".
- Achievable: If you have difficulty shedding 50kg, consider that 10kg is an achievable goal.
- Relevant / Realistic: By losing 10 kg, you will have more energy and feel happier. Remember that you only do it for yourself.
- Definable over time: "I want to improve my health by losing 10 kg within the next year, with an average of 800 g per month".
Part 2 of 2: Set Attainable Daily Goals
Step 1. Establish a time horizon in a realistic way
Regarding short-term goals, ask yourself how long a project should last and set a time limit. For long-term goals, consider how long each intermediate step you have broken down will last and add up. To deal with the unexpected, you could add a little more time (a couple of days or weeks). Whatever kind of goal you have set, make sure it's achievable.
For example, if you work full time, volunteer for 10 hours a week and train for another 5, it is unrealistic to spend 20 hours a week on a project. This will make it harder for you to commit and achieve what you set out to do
Step 2. Establish a daily routine
If your lifestyle and goals allow, create a daily routine. While it may seem inflexible or boring, it helps you reduce stress and stay on track. It is crucial for long-term projects, as it allows you to progress gradually along your path. In addition, it will help you develop healthy habits and have a certain order.
You don't necessarily have to organize every hour of the day. Just set daily goals. For example, you could work for 3 hours, train for an hour, and do housework for another 2
Step 3. Track your progress
Check your progress every day. If the ultimate goal is still a long way off - suppose it is something that will keep you busy throughout your life, such as "gaining more resilience" - it would be a good idea to set some milestones in between. They will allow you to track your progress and keep you motivated to continue along your path. By keeping track of all that you have achieved, you can also look back and understand how far you have come and what you have accomplished.
Take the time to compare actions and results with goals and deadlines. You will likely need to correct your plans if you feel that you are moving faster or slower than expected
Step 4. Take it one step at a time
Perhaps you will be eager to embark on a big project or set to work to achieve an important goal. While it feels good, actually consider how far you can put yourself on the line. If you set goals that are beyond your reach or impose heavy commitments on yourself, motivation and interest in a project may fail. Try taking one step at a time, remembering that you are working hard to carry out what you set out to do.
