How to set and achieve smart goals in Life?

Setting up of the goal is the most crucial decision of your life and one needs to pay very close attention to each and every aspect while making this decision. You must have read a lot of articles about goal setting but have they actually led you to take up any action? Maximum answers to this will be ‘no’ but do not worry this piece of information will definitely get you start up with some action.

This article will not only help you in setting up of goals but also how to execute them in a planned manner which will finally lead to success. Once you have target set in mind you know where you need to put all your attention and one sees immediate results. The feeling of being lost and overwhelmed gets completely disappeared as now you have a new aim in your life to go after.

The people are scared to set goals because they are scared of the commitment it demands. But this cannot go for lifetime and one needs to get committed to some aim. The life seems much more fulfilled with a reason to live for. It is not like that you will start feeling happier once you have goal set in mind, the decision should be right and one should not feel regretful at the end of the day about it. The man aim of setting up of goal is to have a clear picture of what you desire and the way to achieve it. It is like a tool to guide you through the right direction.

Now here are few tips on how to set up your goal, it is called S.M.A.R.T. criteria.

• S-Specific – this is the most important part- to be specific about your goals. Things like when and where it should happen should be crystal clear in your mind. What do you want to accomplish, how are you going to achieve it and why do you want it are the question which needs to be asked to yourself. Many people tend to set vague goals but you know they end up going nowhere because of their “staying open” attitude.
• M-Measurable – measure the progress of your goals as it will help you in taking further action. You will be able to keep a track of all your workings and will get to know that you are moving in the right direction.
• A-Attainable – fix a goal that is attainable and have the confidence to achieve it. Sometimes you might feel depressed because of slow progress or failures but one should never give up the hope and keep trying. Your mind should be set and you should believe in yourself that you can gain access to it. These negative beliefs are quite common so you need not be bothered about them too much.
• R-Realistic – goals should be realistic as unrealistic goals can scare you and stop you from taking any action.
• T- Timely – set up a deadline this will increase your focus and a bit of pressure will lead you towards hard work.