Goal setting can be quite tricky.
Most people think it's just about setting yourself a target and working towards it. Whilst that is a basic definition of goal setting, this attitude often leads to two outcomes:
1) NOT achieving the goal you have set because there is no clarity of vision.
or
2) NOT being motivated to put your all into this goal that you have set.
Why does this occur though?
I don't think that there is enough emphasis placed on the foundation of goal setting. People often think solely of the desired outcome of achieving a goal without necessarily considering the reasons as to why this goal should be pursued.The foundation level of your goal can be strengthened by asking the right questions. For example - WHY do you want to achieve the goals you have set for yourself and WHAT can achieving this goal do for others?
Understanding a little bit more about the internal as well as external motivators when it comes to your goal setting will keep you on track in the long term- if the foundation is weak , the 'house' is at risk from a number of external forces outside of your control e.g. negative opinions or adversity. Set a strong goal foundation and keep yourself accountable.
Did you like this article? My friends at Off The Record have been working hard on a wellbeing festival that takes place on the 17th August (Updated for WELLFEST 2018) on College Green. For all of my readers in and around the Bristol area, this would be a great opportunity to see first hand what Off The Record does. There will be live acts, guest speakers, a number of stalls representing OTR as well as a number of other local organisations.
I hope to see some of you there! Make sure you're staying up to date with them by following the link at the end of this post.
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I am a young advisor to Off The Record Bristol, a young persons confidential mental health service dedicated to helping young people through a multitude of treatments and services. You can find out more about them here.
Most people think it's just about setting yourself a target and working towards it. Whilst that is a basic definition of goal setting, this attitude often leads to two outcomes:
1) NOT achieving the goal you have set because there is no clarity of vision.
or
2) NOT being motivated to put your all into this goal that you have set.
Why does this occur though?
I don't think that there is enough emphasis placed on the foundation of goal setting. People often think solely of the desired outcome of achieving a goal without necessarily considering the reasons as to why this goal should be pursued.The foundation level of your goal can be strengthened by asking the right questions. For example - WHY do you want to achieve the goals you have set for yourself and WHAT can achieving this goal do for others?
Understanding a little bit more about the internal as well as external motivators when it comes to your goal setting will keep you on track in the long term- if the foundation is weak , the 'house' is at risk from a number of external forces outside of your control e.g. negative opinions or adversity. Set a strong goal foundation and keep yourself accountable.
Did you like this article? My friends at Off The Record have been working hard on a wellbeing festival that takes place on the 17th August (Updated for WELLFEST 2018) on College Green. For all of my readers in and around the Bristol area, this would be a great opportunity to see first hand what Off The Record does. There will be live acts, guest speakers, a number of stalls representing OTR as well as a number of other local organisations.
I hope to see some of you there! Make sure you're staying up to date with them by following the link at the end of this post.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I hope that it helps you in some way. I would love to connect with you on social media. You can find my pages below:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Other articles and projects
I also write for Rife Magazine - to read my content on there, please click here.
I am a young advisor to Off The Record Bristol, a young persons confidential mental health service dedicated to helping young people through a multitude of treatments and services. You can find out more about them here.
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