“BECOMING A STAR MAY NOT BE YOUR DESTINY, BUT BEING THE BEST YOU CAN BE IS A GOAL THAT YOU CAN SET FOR YOURSELF.”
BRIAN LINDSAY
I know it can be difficult to know where to start, but setting goal in these 7 key areas can help you achieve a more happier successful life.
Read on to find out why goal setting is important for you to achieve success in all areas of your life and create the life you love!
Here are my 7 reasons why goal setting is important for success:
- To give direction to life.
- To make sure we are the one choosing the direction of our life — not others, not fate, not the media, etc.
- To motivate.
- To make sure we get what we want from life.
- To save time.
- To reduce stress and anxiety.
- To give a sense of accomplishment.
Goals gives a sense of direction and purpose to life: While it can be fun to live without direction in the short-term, in the long-term human beings are wired to need a purpose and direction. Goals gives us perspective, passion, and purpose in life. When we have direction in our lives, each day is another opportunity.
Choose the direction of your life: It is often easy to let others set our direction for us. We take a job because family or friends point us in that direction and then we follow the dictates of our bosses. We move in other directions because popular culture or the media tells us to do so. The simple truth is that if we do not set our own goals then we will find it too easy to follow a path set by others. This can lead to stress and unhappiness. We have a greater chance of happiness and fulfilment following our own path and pursuing our own goals.
Motivation: While goals certainly give our lives direction, they also provide the motivation to get us through difficult times and choices. Perhaps going to evening classes while working full-time may be stressful and difficult in the short-term, but in the long run being able to pursue the professional goals we desire will make it worthwhile.
Get what you want from life: Goals also serve as the destination for what we really want out of life. For some people, goals are measured in money or material goods, while for others goals are measured in time or freedom. If we do not have goals outlined that suit our unique perspective on life it is easy to become side-tracked by life and other people.
Time saving: Goals can also help save time. When your “To Do” list becomes too long and your calendar too full, then you can simply compare your goals to the list. What items help you achieve your goal? What items are necessary to your goal? Scratch off the rest as unimportant.
Reduce stress and anxiety: Just as goals save time they also reduce stress because using your goals to focus your life and choices makes it easier to make those choices. Should you take that new position at work? How does it match your goals?
A sense of accomplishment: Goals give you a measurable sense of accomplishment. When all areas of our lives are in check, we feel happier and more fulfilled. Every goal you achieve, in fact every step you make toward that goal, can give you a boost of energy and momentum to keep going. Each success powers you toward the next level of success.
Final Thoughts:
Setting goals provides us with a direction to creating the life we want. It helps focus our attention and energy and helps us organise our time and capabilities to achieve our goals faster and easier. Goals give you focus, direction, purpose, and a clear path and plan to follow to achieve your future vision.
What are your thoughts about this blog post about the 7 reasons goal setting is important for success? Do you find it useful? Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear your thoughts!