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Outline Your Goal

Broadly outline your goal. Examples of this could be:

  • I Want To Get Healthier
  • I Want To Spend Time With Family
  • I Want Toin Give Myself Some Self Care
  • I aim to strengthen my relationships
  • I aim to contribute to social causes important to me

Getting Specific

First, Who Will Be Responsible For This Goal?

Who will be completing the goal(s) we set here?

Is the goal tied to a place (location)?

Is this goal tied to a specific location? For example:

  • Running a marathon: "I want to complete the London Marathon, so my goal is tied to London."
  • Learning to surf: "My goal is to learn surfing at Bondi Beach in Sydney."
  • Attending a university: "My goal is to attend Oxford University, so it's tied to Oxford."
  • Starting a coffee shop: "I plan to open a coffee shop in the downtown area of my city."
  • Restoring a historical site: "My goal involves restoring the ancient ruins located in Machu Picchu."

Do You Have A Date?

When do you want to hit your goal?

Pick a date.

The Importance

Why is this an important goal for you? Consider sharing how this goal could impact your life, such as improving your health, enhancing your career, or contributing to your personal happiness. Here are a few examples:

  • "This goal will help me feel more energetic and healthy."
  • "Achieving this goal means I can advance in my career."
  • "This is important because it allows me more time to spend with my family."

Measuring Success

How will you recognise that you've achieved your goal? Here are some ways you might measure your success:

  • Quantifiable milestones: If your goal is fitness-related, you might measure success by the ability to run Quantifiable milestones:a certain distance or lift a specific weight.
  • Time-based achievements: If your goal involves learning a new skill, you might set a target to complete a course or reach a certain proficiency level by a specific date.
  • Behaviour changes: If your goal is to spend more time with family, you could define success as having family dinners together at least three times a week.
  • Feedback from others: If your goal is related to improving your performance at work, success could be measured by positive feedback or a performance review from your supervisor.

Will You Measure More Than Once?

How frequently will you evaluate your progress? Here are some examples of how different goals might require different evaluation frequencies:

  • Daily: Tracking calories or monitoring daily exercise routines to meet fitness goals.
  • Weekly: Reviewing progress on learning new software or skills in a course to ensure you stay on track.
  • Monthly: Assessing if your sticking to your budget in personal finance or checking monthly sales achievements in a business.
  • Yearly: Evaluating yearly professional development goals or reflecting on annual milestones in personal growth.
  • Other: Seasonal checks on gardening or agricultural projects, or at specific phases of a long-term project.

Will You Need Anything From Someone Else?

What kind of support (from others) will you need to achieve this goal? This could be emotional, informational, or physical support. For example:

  • Emotional: Regular encouragement and motivation from family or friends.
  • Informational: Expert advice or mentorship from someone in your field.
  • Physical: Help with practical tasks or resources from colleagues or partners.

Can You Do It?

Do you think this goal is achievable given the resources you have? Consider factors like time, money, skills, and support from others. Here are some examples:

  • Starting a new business: "Yes, because I have secured funding and have a network of supportive mentors."
  • Learning a new language: "No, because I currently lack the time to dedicate to regular lessons and practice."
  • Running a marathon: "Yes, because I have access to a good training program and healthy nutrition."
  • Writing a book: "No, because I do not have a quiet workspace or enough free time to write."
  • Improving professional skills: "Yes, my employer offers training courses that I can attend during work hours."

Does this goal support your overall life or career objectives?

How does this goal align with your broader life or career objectives? Here are some examples to consider:

  • Professional Development: "Completing an advanced course in project management to enhance my skills and help me qualify for a promotion."
  • Personal Growth: "Learning a new language to better connect with my heritage and communicate with extended family."
  • Financial Security: "Investing in a real estate course to eventually buy and manage rental properties, aiming for financial independence."
  • Health and Wellness: "Training for a half-marathon to improve my physical health and stamina, aligning with my goal of leading a healthier lifestyle."
  • Community Engagement: "Volunteering regularly at local shelters to align with my objective of giving back to the community and gaining empathy."

Milestones

What are the short-term milestones leading to this goal? Here are some examples to consider:

  • Weight Loss Goal: Lose 5 pounds in the first month, increase daily steps to 10,000, and cook meals at home twice a week.
  • Professional Certification: Complete the first module of the course within two weeks, pass the first exam by the end of the first month, and participate in study groups bi-weekly.
  • Writing a Book: Draft the first three chapters by the end of the first quarter, finalize the book outline in the first month, and schedule weekly writing sessions.
  • Running a Marathon: Increase running distance by 10% each week, participate in a local 5k race as a practice run, and achieve a consistent running pace within two months.
  • Learning a New Language: Learn and use 50 new words each week, have daily 10-minute conversations in the language, and complete a basic language course in three months.

Timeline

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How Flexible Is This Date?

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