Our Top Tips...
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Firstly, make sure your goal is
inspiring – something that you are genuinely enthusiastic about, and will help you stay motivated. Visualize yourself reaching your goal – how does it feel?
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But your goal must also be
achievable. Make sure it’s realistic so you don't end up feeling discouraged or frustrated! An achievable goal is one that will challenge your skills and abilities, but that’s still within your control.
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A goal should be
outcome-based — what’s the end result you’ll achieve? Make sure you know how you will measure success.
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Discussing your goals with someone will help you understand what really matters to you, and increase your commitment to them.
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Writing down your goals helps you to be more specific. It also helps you commit to them.
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Once you identify what you want to focus your development on, put
concrete plans in place to achieve your desired outcomes.
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Anticipate setbacks – this will help make sure you’re prepared to deal with them. List potential obstacles, and consider how you can overcome them, and who might be able to help.
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Overcome unexpected setbacks by
recognizing what caused the problem and keeping a positive attitude, before
refocusing on your goal and
resuming with a new plan.
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Finally, create the time to
review and
update your goals on a regular basis to help you remain focused on your performance and growth.