Importance of Goal setting in Life

in life •  7 years ago  (edited)

Most of us never think of setting can't goals. We prefer to go with the flow.
But don't most people manage perfectly without setting any goals? They do. But do they achieve their full potential? Do they reach where they could have reached with a little planning?

Goals Help in Planning

A goal helps you planning your moves in a way that you can achieve what you want to achieve in a fixed timeframe.

Goals Prevent Distraction

Having a goal helps you stay focused as it is easy to get distracted when you do not have a deadline loaming.

Goals give us a Purpose

When you have a goal in sight, you go about your life confidently, and are almost never confused and undecided.

Goals make us Accountable

When we set a goal for ourselves we make ourselves accountable to finish the task in the given time. We can no longer give excuses or work as per our convenience.

Goals are a Source of Enthusiasm

When we set a goal for ourselves, we automatically start imagining our lives after we have achieved the goal of the impact our achieving the goal can have on others

Goals keep us Going

Once a task starts we tend to see our progress on day-to-day basis. We are constantly aware of what we have done so far and how long it would take to complete the task. The constant planning keeps us going

Indeed, without goals we end up wasting a lot of time in fruitless activities. Without goals, we are all drifters. With goals, we are in charge.

Source: Know Your Worth : Stop thinking , Start Doing by NK Sondhi, Vibha Malhotra

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Nice post!

Thanks @donce

Great post love to set goals myself and then crush them!

Thanks @marcel1965..Same here.. Good luck for your future goals

My friend, a kind reminder here.
#cn tag is stand for chinese.
However, no chinese was detected in this article.
Please use wisely for your tag,thank you.

Goal setting is a crucial aspect of life that can help individuals to clarify their purpose, focus their energy, and achieve their dreams. By setting achievable and realistic goals, individuals can create a roadmap to success, one step at a time.
Having clear and specific goals can give a person direction and motivation. It can also increase self-awareness and help people understand what they really want in life. When a person sets a goal, they are more likely to work towards achieving it, and when they achieve it, they will experience a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.
In addition to traditional goal setting techniques like writing down goals, creating a timeline, and breaking down large goals into smaller ones, creating a dream board can be an effective tool for goal setting. A dream board is a visual representation of your aspirations, dreams, and goals. It serves as a constant reminder of what you want to achieve, and can provide motivation to keep you on track.