GOLDEN GOALS
In this article you’ll discover how setting goals for yourself can help you manage your time much more effectively in the workplace.
You may be thinking, “well if I have to spend time writing down goals every so often, how will that save me time?” the answer is to get SMART and implement these steps.
Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Rewarding and Timely.
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Your goals should be as specific and clear as you can possibly make them. You should always
write down your goals to make sure you can remember and work towards them.
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Measurable
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It is vital that any goal you set is measurable. How else will you be able to tell when you have achieved it or not? The more specific your goal is, the easier it will be to measure.
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Achievable
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Your goals should always motivate you. Unrealistic or unachievable goals will have a negative effect. It is also important that your goals are challenging, giving yourself an easy goal to achieve will do nothing for you.
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Rewarding
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Think of how good it will feel when you achieve a challenging goal you have set for yourself. By writing down reasons why you want to achieve it, you will find it so much more rewarding when you do.
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Timely
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Setting aside a time limit for each of your goals will not only make it more rewarding when you achieve them but also help you avoid being distracted and stay focused on the task in hand.
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Our
2013 Business Diaries
are the perfect goal setting companion. You can write down your goals and reasons for wanting to achieve them every day and at the end of each day or week you can review them at a glance to see if you have managed your time in the right way and achieved what you set out to.
Have a browse through our range of
Business Diaries
today and choose the smart way to do business in 2013.
In our next article we will look at the things that can waste your time and give you tips on how to avoid them.