by Andrew Coulter Enright

The first and most important aspect of goal setting is defining yourchief aim, your Definite Purpose in life. It must be something that excites you, something that you and only you can be the best at.Something that will bring you and others lots of joy.

Although it is not a matter of life and death and you can change it later on, spend some time finding your Definite Purpose.

Also, problems, and life in general can be divided into three main areas: Health, Finances and Relationships. There are other methods, but for the time being, focusing on these areas and bringing them to the point you want them to be is a very effective way of bringing balance and happiness into your life.

Now for an exercise. Imagine your life is just the way you want it, write out everything you have or have achieved in terms of health. (Fitness level, weight, strength, appearance, diet, sports performance, energy, etc)[Recommended time: 5 min]

When you are done, rank those goals in level of importance as A – an absolute must, B – would love to do/have it, C – it’s nice but I can live without it. [Recommended time: 2 min]

Now, give each goal a time frame: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, … [Recommended time: 2 min]

Next, imagine your life is just the way you want it, write out everything you have or have achieved in terms of finances. (Money in the bank, yearly/monthly income, investments, businesses/career/job, residual/passive income, debt freedom, charity, retirement fund, kid’s college fund, etc) [Recommended time: 5 min]

When you are done, rank those goals in level of importance as A – an absolute must, B – would love to do/have it, C – it’s nice but I can live without it. [Recommended time: 2 min]

Now, give each goal a timeframe: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, … [Recommended time: 2 min]

Next, imagine your life is just the way you want it, write out everything you have or have achieved in terms of relationships. (Husband/wife/significant other, children/grand children, friends, social life/PR, spiritual connection, business related alliances, etc) [Recommended time: 5 min]

When you are done, rank those goals in level of importance as A – an absolute must, B – would love to do/have it, C – it’s nice but I can live without it. [Recommended time: 2 min]

Now, give each goal a timeframe: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, … [Recommended time: 2 min]

Congratulations, you are done for the day. This is a very simple yet effective goal setting exercise.

Did you like the exercise? Did you find it difficult or easy? I’d like to see your comments. Please use the form below to leave your feedback. Thanks!

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By USArmyKorea.imcom

Do you feel that your life needs a metamorphosis? Do you want to see changes in your life but you are sick and tired of setting goals that never seem to turn out well? If your answer is yes to both questions then this article will give you exactly what you need. It is definitely smart goal setting. Read on and follow these easy rules to check if you’re actually doing it right or you’re making it hard for yourself.

You know that you are practicing smart goal setting and you’re on the path to a happier and more fulfilled life if:

• You feel a need to change your life in any way to be a better person, not just for yourself but also for the people around you. You have the determination and not letting a day of slip ups hinder you from attaining those goals because you believe that they are for your own good.
• You can tell the traits and habits that need mending. For men, It can be as simple as putting the toilet seat down after using it to avoid the usual squabble with your wife or girlfriend. It can be as difficult as going to the gym everyday and running on the treadmill for an hour to burn the extra calories that you had last night when you went drinking with your friends.
• You see actual results and you hear people giving you positive feedbacks on your transformation.

Give smart goal setting a try and see how it changes your life. All for the better.

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