Studies say that 92 percent of people do not achieve their goals. At the same time, we know many world-famous people who managed to become successful and recognizable. What is the secret of their success?
At first glance, yes reach the goal it seems simple, but still very much to us fail many times. Actually, it should the key to success lies in this, that we must our goals CLEARLY DEFINE. With these methods you will always achieve them.
1. The SMART method
The SMART method helps you to be more clear definition, understanding and achieving goals. This method has 5 criteria.
Specific
Your goal must be specific, so you must define, what steps you will take to achieve this. Instead of saying you're going to play a sport tomorrow, say what sport you're going to play.
Measurable (Measurable)
To measure your success, it must therefore have its own measure. Instead of saying you're going to lose weight, say how many pounds you want to lose.
Aachievable (Achievable)
There's nothing wrong with dreams, right? set goals that are achievable.
Relephant (Appropriately)
Your goal should be in line with your expectations, which means you have to choose correctly priorities, because only in this way there is a high probability that you will reach your goal.
Tname-bound (Time limit)
Your goals must have clear time limits, which means you need to specify, in what time you will reach them.
2. Setting goals
This method used by psychologists, to help their patients who are struggling to make decisions. The algorithm is simple - just answer the 5 questions:
1. What do I want to achieve?
2. How do I achieve this?
3. When will I achieve this?
4. What can help me achieve this goal?
5. What will happen when I reach my goal?
3. The Brian Tracy System
Brian Tracy is a Canadian-American motivational coach who teaches people, how to achieve your goals with these 12 secrets to success:
1. A strong desire to achieve the goal – desire will become your motivation on the way to success.
2. Make sure the goal is achievable – if you don't, you'll give up very quickly when the going gets tough.
3. Write your goal – otherwise, goals will be just dreams.
4. Make a list of benefits, which means the goal reached.
5. Set a time – you need to have a clear picture of where you start and where the finish line is.
6. Set a deadline – when you want to reach your goal.
7. Make a list of potential obstacles – you must consider all the difficulties that you may encounter on the way to success.
8. Check if you need additional information – if so, then find out where you can get them.
9. Find people who can help you - it's great to have people around you that you can rely on.
10. Make a to-do list - this should be as detailed as possible.
11. Visualize the result – this helps you maintain a high level of motivation.
12. Decide not to give up, until you reach your goal.
