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Today I want to talk about the goal setting procedure and how to use a goal setting worksheet for this purpose. I’ll cover all the basics, from goal statements and vision, to sub-goals and milestones, to action lists and priorities.
During this post I will be referring to these worksheets:
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Which one resonates with you the most? Which one do you feel truest to you? Pick one and explain why in the comments below.
Be the best first, rewards will follow
The best goal setting worksheet, simply put, is the one that follows the goal setting process step by step with a good flow and maximum efficiency. It is easy to use, yet covers all the bases and allows for enough flexibility to be used in any situation it is required. It can be specialized for long term goals, short term goals or both. It can be specialized for career goals, personal goals or life goals in general.
First though, you need to define the goal setting process. In is simplest form it consists of the next five steps:
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Whether you are a very busy business man, a hard working student or a writer meeting a deadline, you cannot escape the fact that everyone needs to organize in one way or another. It is the best tool to make your life a lot easier and to make the most out of everything that you have and you can do all that with a good goal setting worksheet.
Still not convinced? Okay, let this article give you reasons why you need a goal setting worksheet now:
If these reasons did not make you realize the value of a good goal setting worksheet, then we’re not very sure what would. Start making your own worksheet and watch yourself achieve your goals.