Everyone’s discussing goal-setting this time of year, but I think most people miss a key part of making goals that has to do with follow-through, meaning taking the necessary steps and doing specific things to help you achieve those goals.
In setting my goals for the year, I came across a great set of tips and wanted to share:
Most of us write down our goals once, then only think about them on occasion. A goal setting study by Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychologist and professor, says we’re 42% more likely to achieve our goals if we simply write them down. Instead of thinking about them or only writing them once, write them down everyday so your focus is fresh and your goals are top of mind.
This is a big one for me, because I usually have so much on my plate that my actual goals are always on the back-burner, like getting some movement in everyday. Whether it’s a daily workout, a business plan or learning to cook overtime, scheduling time to work on your specific goal is key. According to Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson, a psychologist who studies goal-setting, scheduling time to work on achieving your goals doubles and sometimes triples your chances for success.
According to the American Society of Training & Development, you have a 65% chance of completing a goal if you have someone to help keep you accountable. If you set a standing accountability appointment for coffee, a text or email to report status, your odds go up to 95%!
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