How to write Specific Goals
Written by R. A. Stewart
A specific goal is a goal which is specific in details. An example of a specific goal is “Lose 5 kilos by 1st February.”
You have achieved your goal or failed to achieve it.
A vague goal which is not specific is, “Lose weight,” because there is no way of knowing when you have achieved the goal.
Sure, you may lose weight, but there is more satisfaction in knowing that you have achieved a target.
Imagine two footballers who have set their own goal, one a goal to score more goals and the other to score xx number of goals by the time the season is over. Which footballer will be more motivated to go after his goal?
There are several parts of setting and achieving specific goals. They are:
- Set specific Goals
Setting specific goals is similar to catching a bus. In order to get to your desired destination you have to tell the driver where you are travelling to. If you just told the driver you want to go somewhere nice then the driver cannot sell you a ticket unless you are specific.
- Set smaller bite-sized Goals
You may not be able to save the money you need for a holiday from just one payday but you can do it by saving a small amount per payday. Your Specific goal is to save x amount of money for your holiday. Your sub goal is to save x amount per week or fortnightly.
3-Describe the goal in detail
Give a description of what you want. If it is a new car you are saving for then specify what features you want in the vehicle. If any vehicle that is adequate for your requirements is what you want then that is fine, so long as it is what you want.
4-Use mental pictures of your desired outcome.
Imagine yourself achieving your goal. Gather pictures from magazines of the desired outcome.
5-Have mentors
If you have sporting ambitions then follow the best players of your chosen sport. It is certain that those players who you look up to had players from the previous generation who they themselves looked up to.
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