B.Sc, MSc, MD. WINDSOR UNIVERITY Samuel Taiwo Alawode

Goal Setting Why Should You Set Goals?

TIME IS LIFE WINDSOR UNIVERITY TO WASTE YOUR TIME IS TO WASTE YOUR LIFE; TO MANAGE YOUR TIME IS TO MANAGE YOUR LIFE." – Alan Lakein

What is a Goal Anyway? An observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed timeframe

Setting goals is a means of identifying and plotting how you are going to achieve your aims in life. By writing down your goals you are committing yourself to accomplishing them; therefore, make sure that your goals are important to YOU!!!!! Definition of Goal (cont)

Why Goals? " THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLEAR AND CENTRAL PURPOSE OR GOAL IN LIFE IS THE STARTING POINT OF ALL SUCCESS." – BRIAN TRACY

The Purpose of Goals The purpose of goals is to give you something that you want to enhance your life in some way, so the most important thing you need to know about goals is that you ought to have some.

Types of Goals Immediate Goals: 1-30 days from now Short Term Goals: goals for the next 9 months, 6 months and 3 months Long Term Goals: 10-year, 5-year and 1-year goals

Key to Setting Goals  Identify what is important to you. What do you want to accomplish?  Make a list of what you feel are the best and most effective ways of reaching the goals you have already identified.  Now that you have made a list of several ways to achieve your goal, recognize which of these strategies will work best for you. Once you have narrowed down your strategy list, you can begin to make very detailed and specific plans to accomplish each strategy and ultimately reach your goal. Once we have a well-formed Goal Statement we need some direction to follow to achieve this Goal.

"AN UNWRITTEN WANT IS A WISH, A DREAM, - IT NEVER HAPPEN. THE DAY YOU PUT YOUR GOAL IN WRITING IS THE DAY IT BECOMES A COMMITMENT THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. ARE YOU READY?"  - TOM HOPKINS

BE FLEXIBLE Be ready to re-adjust your goals and not give up on them. If they are too easy, they won't be worthwhile, and if they are too tough, and you will start thinking that the idea of goal setting is worthless. Remember, small victories lead to big successes.

5 Qualities of SMART Goals S. – Specific M. - Measureable A. – Action Oriented R. - Realistic T. – Time-bound

Also… don’t forget… Goals must also be…

REVIEWED Finally, a goal must be REVIEWED. Share your goals with friends and family members who care about your success. Pick one of these persons who will hold you accountable in addition to yourself. In the meantime, remind yourself regularly of the goals you have set for yourself. You can write your goals in your calendar, on a mirror, or a desk-wherever you will see them often. Check your progress regularly. Ask your friend or family member to check on your progress. They might even offer you some additional incentive for accomplishing your goal!

Why Goals Fail The goal was not written down. Rewards for achieving the goals were not given. The goal was unrealistic or not specific enough. The goal is not really believable or little commitment exists. Keep changing or switching goals with the weather The person who set the goal has not told anyone else for added accountability, help and support. The goal was not incorporated into a realistic plan that includes measurements, timelines and resources.

The Benefits of Setting Goals Suffer less from stress and anxiety Concentrate better Show more self-confidence Perform better Are happier

FINALLY – Remember  If the plan doesn’t work,  change the plan  but  NEVER THE GOAL WINDSOR UNIVERITY