WANT TO HAVE THE BEST YEAR YET? Five Powerful Reasons Why Goal Setting Is a Game Changer.
Did you know that 92% of people who set goals, never follow through? If that’s the case, how are we going to make 2020 any different?
I’m a planner by nature and carving out time to set goals for the New Year is something that I always look forward to. Sounds great right? In theory it is, but what I found is that although the practice of planning was in place, I often struggled to achieve them. I would inevitably find the same goals on my list the following year, just to start the planning process all over again.
It isn’t that people aren’t driven and committed. In fact, the MOST driven and committed people are the ones who set goals in the first place. So, why does this happen? Goals must be written down, clear, actionable and prioritized. And it really helps if it’s something you want to achieve versus something that you think you should do. That’s why getting clear on what we want our life and business to look like is essential.
Here’s the thing, by setting clearly defined goals, we can measure and shift as required. And more importantly we can celebrate our wins along the way. It also increases our self-confidence, when we see how far we’ve come. Pretty great right?
Top-level athletes, successful business people and achievers across all fields set goals- you can too. Setting goals will give you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It assists you in making those tough decisions along the way, plan your goals in alignment with your vision and helps you stay focused when you feel you’re at a crossroads in life and business.
Here are Five Powerful Reasons Why Goal Setting Is a Game Changer for You and Your Business
Goals Provide Focus
When you set a goal you naturally direct your attention toward the next step. It becomes a clearly defined road map. Ad when you show up consistently, your behavior follows. You can have all the potential in the world but without focus your abilities and talent are useless. Because at the end of the day goals are what give you direction in life.
Goals Garner Traction
The root of all the motivation or inspiration you have ever felt in your entire life come from your goals. It’s true. When you set your sights on something its because its important to you. Goal setting provides you the foundation for your drive.
Goals Allow You to Measure Progress
By setting goals for yourself you have a benchmark in which to see how you’re progressing. Because you know what the end state looks like you know where you are now and what steps still need to be done to get there. And it gives you the opportunity to shift and change as necessary.
Goals Help You Overcome Procrastination
When you set a goal for yourself you make yourself accountable to finish the task. This is in complete contrast with when you do things based off a whim and it doesn’t matter whether you complete them or not.
Goal Setting Promotes Self-Mastery
Perhaps the most important reason why goals work is because they support you in continuous growth. The key is to build goals that really matter to you in all domains in life. Why? Because each one affects all the others. It’s a whole new decade; own it and make this your best year ever!
I don’t need to tell you that your success IS inevitable and now you’ll reach it 10x faster.
How important do you think goal setting is?