If I am being honest, I still cannot believe that we're in December already and 2024 is right around the corner. 2022 still feels like yesterday and 2023 honestly feels like a blur. Putting those feelings aside, I have laid out my 2024 goals, I commenced my self introspection and internal reflection, and I know what are the things I want to achieve in 2024. I like to call this process 'goal setting'.
WHAT IS GOAL SETTING?
I am sure you're familiar with the term 'goal setting' whether you've used it or you've heard someone mention it in conversation, a podcast, a blog, an article.
Goal setting can be defined as "the process of defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives that an individual or organization aims to achieve. It involves identifying the desired outcomes and developing a plan for achieving them" (MindMesh, 2023).
I love this definition from MindMesh because it does two things:
- It states exactly what goal setting is.
- It tells you how to set you goals.
Read the definition again. Goal setting is where you define Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound objectives that you are aiming to achieve.
Read it again. I want to set (a) Specific, (b) Measurable, (c) Achievable, (d) Relevant, (e) Time-bound objectives that I am aiming to achieve.
Goal setting equals S.M.A.R.T. and your goals must be S.M.A.R.T.
I am going to link an article written by Kat Boogaard titled "How To Write SMART Goals" as it is an insightful read.
RULES FOR GOAL SETTING
Let's check out another article titled "Golden Rules of Goal Setting: Five Rules To Set Up Yourself For Success" written by the Mind Tools Content Team. I strongly encourage you to check the full post as they have a video, an article, and an infographic on the five rules of goal setting as I am just pulling out the rules they have highlighted.
- Set goals that motivate you.
- Set S.M.A.R.T. goals.
- Set goals in writing.
- Make an action plan.
- Stick with the plan.
SET THOSE GOALS AND ACHIEVE THEM
Now that we've gone through what is goal setting, how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, and the rules for goal setting, we're all in a better position to determine our goals and achieve them. Before the year ends, write down at least one goal you want to achieve for 2024.
Write the specific goal you want to achieve. Write the date you want to achieve it by. Write the mini goals that will help you achieve the big goal. Give yourself a treat for achieving the goal. Hey, we deserve to celebrate when we achieve things. But all in all, make sure and enjoy the process, don't give up if it gets difficult, and keep pushing till you achieve what you want to achieve.
Let me know in the comments below if you have a goals list.
THE END
The previous blog post is entitled "It Has Been A While."
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