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Goals To Start In The Middle
When a goal has high uncertainty as to what level is achievable to reach within a particular time-frame, it is better to set specific targets in the middle of the process.
Plan your goals with the variables you do have: overall direction, time-frame, level of effort and strategies.
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Know When To Set A Goal
The standard approach to goal-setting works well in relatively known areas, where past performance can be used as benchmarks. However, goal-setting from the start may be counterproductive in entirely new areas.
If you wonder what's achievable for you, you may wait to set a specific target. ...
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Reasons To Postpone Goal-Setting
- Uncertain goals should be set in the middle. This will enable you to set the correct challenge level to maximize effort.
- Some research shows that for very complex tasks, goal-setting can hinder effectiveness. This is because complex tasks are cognitively demanding in the beginning an...
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Goal-Setting
Any goal or project will usually have these basic qualities:
- A general ambition or motivation. (e.g. learn French)
- A specific target. (e.g. speak fluently)
- A time-frame or deadline. (e.g. in 6 months)
- Constraints or methods. (e.g...
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The best ways to set goals
A good method to achieve your goal is to break it down into bite-size pieces using SMART goals.
- S - Specific. Create clear and achievable goals. Instead of wanting to write a book this year, aim for writing one chapter every month.
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make them. It’s overwhelmingly more difficult to achieve something if you don’t write it down, plan it out, and focus on accomplishing that specific thing. Make them achievable and give yourself a time limit to accomplish them. A good way to set goals is to picture your end goal and break it down...
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