2. WHAT ARE GOALS?
Goals can be defined as an objective that you
set out for yourself to achieve.
Goals can be categorised into four types:
1. Short term goals
2. Long term goals
3. Fixed goals
4.Flexible goals
3. TYPES OF GOALS EXPLAINED
Short term goals
- These may be defined
as goals that can be
attained in the near
future. For example-
within a few weeks or
months
Long term
- These are goals that
take longer to achieve
for example- to be
attained within a year
or more
4. TYPES OF GOALS CONTINUED..
Fixed goals
- These are goals which
outcome/s are based
depending on specific date
and/or time.
Flexible goals
-These goals oppose fixed
goals in the sense that the
goals have a outcome but
not a time constraint.
5. WHY SHOULD ONE CONSIDER SETTING GOALS?
Goal setting can be beneficial as It would train you
to strive for the best. For example:
You would be in control and can therefore focus
on important aspects.
This then leads to learning and bettering
personal skills such as
-good decision making
-punctuality and discipline
- confidence and enthusiasm
6. HOW TO EFFECTIVELY SET GOALS
Having goals in mind can be seen as the first
step to success, but the strategy used to
attain these goals counts as the most crucial
step in attaining them.
It is therefore important to draft out the idea
of how to reach your goals but what method
is the most easiest and effective?
8. S-M-A-R-T?
Specific
Goals should have expected outcomes stated as
simply and clearly as possible
Measurable
Include how you will know if you have met your goal
Achievable
Goals should have outcomes that are realistic given
your current situation, resources, and available time
Relevant
Goals should help you on your journey toward
meeting larger, ultimate life outcomes.
9. Time bound
- Goals should include realistic timeframes for
achievement
10. MOST IMPORTANT!!!
When setting goals, it is most important for
one to set realistic and meaningful goals.
This means that one should set goals that you
are ABLE to reach:
Achievable
Believable
Conceivable
Measurable