GOAL SETTING AND ACHIEVEMENT

GOAL SETTING AND ACHIEVEMENT
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GOAL SETTING AND ACHIEVEMENT
At times in life we wish to alter the normal day today occurrences and make great reaps which may not have been achieved in the first place if a clear guideline had not been drawn and the actual action taken accordingly. A dream will only become a goal if the actual action plan is drawn and implemented. Various steps must be taken in setting and achieving a goal. To start with, it is paramount to define the goal. One has to realize what s/he wants and it will therefore act as the guide or reference point in all the actions and decisions made in realizing the goal. One must be able to set a good goal in order to realize it.
An issue one has to ask him/herself is whether the goal is conceivable. Does what one aspire to achieve realistic or imaginable? A goal has to be achievable in by looking at the strengths and weaknesses one has. Overambitious goals will leave one worse off anyway. A SWOT analysis is important when setting a goal. It should be possible to track the milestones achieved and from there, one can determine the progress s/he is making in achieving the goal. The goal should be in line with other goals in life. It should not conflict with other goals. A good goal has to have the worth of accomplishing it. It should be worthwhile and something to feel proud about once it is achieved. A goal has to be something that one truly values/cherishes and is willing under whatever cost to attain it.
Once the goal is set straight and clearly defined, the next step should involve planning on how you are to go about in ...