The Power of Goal Setting
As the saying goes, “fail to plan, plan to fail”. And it turns out, this adage couldn’t be more true when it comes to our life goals. By identifying clear goals and establishing a plan for how to achieve them, you’ll be setting yourself up for success from the very start.
Read on to discover the many benefits of goal setting and how having a plan for your life goals can help you take the steps you need to get the dream life you deserve.
Five Benefits of Goal Setting
1. Clarity
While we may feel as though we have a general idea of what we want to achieve in the future - such as losing a few pounds, ditching a bad habit, or finding a loving partner - when it comes to setting out our life goals, it often becomes apparent that our objectives are somewhat vague.
When we set clear, specific and measurable goals, we gain a sense of much-needed clarity - not just in terms of what it is we want to achieve, but what we need to do in order to get there. After all, you can’t plan out your journey if you don’t know your exact destination!
2. Priority
In your very first coaching session, we’ll focus on prioritising your life goals. This is a crucial step in setting you up for success - by organising and ordering your objectives based on priority, it’s much easier to create a step-by-step plan for reaching them.
Goal setting can help us decide which aspects of our life and future are most important to us. And once we identify the goals that hold the most meaning, we’re better able to commit to our plan knowing how much we want to achieve these changes.
3. Motivation
Motivation is a key ingredient in ensuring we get off our backsides and go after what we want. And when it comes to goal setting, this activity can actually spur us on and increase our motivation, making us more likely to pursue these goals.
By creating a tangible plan for your life goals, you’ll be equipped with a visual reminder of what you want to change in order to achieve the life you’ve been dreaming of. This, in turn, can serve as a boost to get you charging ahead towards your exciting new life!
4. Purpose
Without a sense of purpose, it can be almost impossible to take the action required to shift our behaviours and change our lives. Luckily, the simple act of goal setting can help to instil this purpose and give our goals more meaning.
When we go into something - anything - in a purposeful way, we’re more engaged with what we’re doing and more connected with the impact of our actions. This can be incredibly helpful when pursuing goals such as weight loss, quitting smoking, or overcoming challenges such as depression.
5. Commitment
It’s all very well to decide you want to achieve a particular goal - but actually sticking to your plan? That’s the tricky part! Starting with a solid foundation will make all the difference in keeping you committed in the long run.
By arming yourself with a clear strategy for your life goals, you’ll be more likely to stay on track. It’s a bit like having a road map to follow - it becomes all the more important when you find yourself lost along the way. Goal setting can help us commit to our goals in the long term and keep us accountable on the journey.