Why You Should Set Specific Goals

9 Essential Reasons You Should Set Specific Goals

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(…and how to set specific goals like a champion)

The difference between a winner and a loser is goals. Do you ever wonder the best way to set goals you can achieve? A very important aspect of goal setting is having specific goals.

Indeed, this is one thing you should never overlook if you want to maximize your success rate and become a winner someday.

What are Specific Goals?

Specific goals are goals that have been clearly defined. Most importantly, the message must be easily understood. Basically a specified goal is any goal you narrow down. From the highest order to the lowest order.

Alternatively, you can refer to specific goals as simplified goals. Goals that lack ambiguity. Meaning that any sensible person can read your goal statement and have no confusion whatsoever about your target.

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Why Specific Goals?
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Why You Should Set Specific Goals:

Here are 9 essential reasons you should set goals that are clear-cut and well defined:

#1Crystal Clear Vision
#2Clarity of Purpose
#3Defined Direction
#4Better Planning
#5Time Saving
#6Focused Energy
#7Ease of Tracking
#8Simplification
#9Honest FeedbackHonest Feedback

1. Crystal Clear Vision

A Specific goal gives your mind a clear picture of what it is you want to achieve. Without knowing exactly what you want, it is nearly impossible for your mind to visualize you achieving that goal.

Moreover, when your target is well specified, your vision becomes crystal clear. In turn, the crystal clear vision blossoms into emotions and feelings towards the goal your mind sees over and over.

Remember, you visualize your goals better when you can describe in far detail without even reaching it yet.

2. Clarity of Purpose

Not knowing why you are really pursuing something will leave you unfulfilled. That being said, when you aim for an unambiguous target, you solidify your intention. Also, you make your goals more meaningful to you.

For the most part, a goal with an unclear objective can hardly be achieved. Mainly because you lose your drive way before the finish line.

Conversely, when a goal is expressed clearly the reason for achievement is known. Hence, you ignite your passion for pursuing the goal despite the challenges that may arise.

3. Defined Direction

Like the saying goes, if you don’t know where you’re going any road will lead you there. Having no specific goals is equivalent to lacking a defined direction.

For instance, it’s like having a meeting today at Broadway Street. But you don’t know the house number or the type of building where your meeting will be held at.

Even worse is you stopping at every single house on broadway to see if your meeting is holding there. Imagine the pain this will put through. That is exactly what your goal looks like when it is undefined.

4. Better Planning

Whenever your goal is clearly identified, planning becomes easier for you. In fact, a clear-cut goal helps you create a unique plan that helps you reach your goals quicker.

Like the saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. While you need a plan, a bad plan is almost as good as no plan. On the other hand, a relevant plan is worth its weight in gold.

In essence, specify your goals more so you can plan better to attain your goals.

5. Time Saving

Imagine how much spare time you will have if you had an accurate list of all you need to do today. Not only will you make them happen faster, you will be less stressed.

Pursuing a vague goal is like chasing the shadows. You end up wasting your time on unproductive things.

By far, clearly outlined objectives help you concentrate your time on what you hope to achieve.

6. Focused Energy

“All good performance starts with clear goals.” – Ken Blanchard

When there is a focal point, you know exactly where to expend your energy. Similarly, a well defined goal helps you to avoid wasting your energy on the wrong things.

As a result, you put all your effort into reaching your desired goal. Specific goals give you laser focused energy. That way your energy is not scattered around things that are ineffective to your goals.

In all, making your goal as precise as possible directs your effort efficiently.

7. Ease of Tracking

How would you know whether you have made any progress if you are not clear on your destination?

When your goal is specified, it becomes easier for you to assess your progress towards achievement. Besides, defining your goal gives you a reference point that prevents you from getting lost along the way.

8. Simplification

“A problem well-defined is a problem half solved.” – John Dewey

You can find a vague goal very complicated and overwhelming to achieve. Particularly big audacious goals that are confusing can leave you discouraged or less motivated to pursue.

Through specification, you simplify a broad goal into smaller parts to make it more attainable or achievable.

Above all, specifying your goals simplifies them from an abstract form to a real achievable form.

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9. Honest Feedback

Essentially, you gain knowledge of your strengths and weaknesses through an honest feedback.

You can receive a feedback from anyone you trust. But for the feedback to valuable it has to be sincerely based on your objectives.

Actually, it is easier to get an honest feedback from others when your target is clearly understood.

Especially, if you have an accountability partner, you will need to clarify your goal. So that you will get a better evaluation on areas of improvement from others.

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Features of a Specific Goal

How to Set Specific Goals Effectively:

When creating your goal make sure it answers most of the following:

  • Who?

First, think about who needs to be involved to make your goal happen.

  • What?

Secondly, consider what you really want to accomplish. Is it worth your effort?

  • Where?

Thirdly, identify a location if your goal is space-bound. To be clear, this may not apply to all your goals.

  • Why?

Next, state the reason for your goal. Is it for personal gains? Or do you want to help someone?

  • When?

Then, think about the timeframe. When do you want to do this? There are short-term goals and long-term goals. Clear goals, define your timeline. If not, your goal becomes a fantasy.

 For example, consider these two goals:

    • GOAL #1 – I want to be healthy
    • GOAL #2 – I want to lower my body fat by 5 percent within 2 months through exercising 20 minutes daily.

The first goal is very vague because there are many health goals. And wanting to be healthy is a general statement that almost everyone throws around.

While still a health goal, the second goal is very defined. It clearly states your target level for your health goal. Also, it outlines the key things you need to reach your target.

Conclusion:

The bottom line is that it is very important to have specific goals if you must achieve your goals. Not to mention, this enables you to eliminate assumptions and boost your chances of reaching the finish line.

Ultimately, the clearer your description the greater your chances are for success.

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Now go accomplish all the you desire! Thank you for reading 🙂

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