Duration: 13 minutes
Learn the five most common mistakes people make in setting goals and how to overcome them to achieve success.
1. Unclear and vague goals
• Have clear, specific goals - write them down
• Measurable and objective
• Know starting point and identify steps - long term goal with short term goals within definite timeframe
2. Unrealistic goals
• Impossible goals
• Too many goals
• May need to acquire specific skills first
3. Conflicting goals
• Ensure balance mix - personal, worklife, career, family, friends, leisure...
• What are your values?
• Prioritising
4. Not learning from experience
• Reflect on what went wrong/right previously and why
• Don't repeat the same mistakes - unused gym membership
• Flatline goals vs. stretch goals - adding risk, thinking big
• Team up - goal buddies
5. Not celebrating goal achievements
• Clearly defined point of achievement
• Personal rewards
• Enjoy and celebrate - share your success
Tips:
• Visualise your success - how will it look, feel?
• Expect setbacks - it will be hard
