Are you unhappy with how disorganized life is? Maybe you have big plans, but don't know how to achieve them. While writing a list of goals is important, finding a way to realize and achieve them (personal development plan) is crucial. Overall well-being and happiness can be increased through personal development and goal attainment. After writing them down, set measurable benchmarks for achieving daily goals.
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Part 1 of 2: Recording Goals
Step 1. Make a list of all the goals you have
Enter any weekly, monthly, yearly, or life goals. This will allow goals to be sorted by urgency. Spend a little time thinking about whether the goal is achievable and how long it will take to do it.
Try to be as specific as possible in thinking about your goals. That way, the steps that need to be taken to achieve all life plans or short-term goals can be well understood
Step 2. Break the goal down into daily steps
Once you've found your goals and dreams for the future, choose some specific goals to help achieve them. If the goal is large and long-term, break it down into smaller steps and groups. Make sure to give yourself enough time to fulfill a big plan or goal. That way, you can work every day to achieve it.
Breaking down your goals into daily steps or plans can reduce the stress you feel, and will ultimately make you happier
Step 3. Set benchmarks and time limits
Don't be so focused on setting daily goals or smaller goals that you lose sight of the overall goal or plan. Setting a deadline and achieving it will give you a sense of accomplishment, increase motivation, and give yourself a response about what is working or not.
Try using the calendar as a visual cue to stay committed to the goals and deadlines you have set. In addition, crossing goals or objectives that have been achieved also feels very satisfying
Step 4. Try the S. M. A. R. T display to set goals
Look at each goal and note how specific (S), measurable (M), attainable (A), relevant or realistic (R), and time bound or deadline (T). For example, here's how to get a vague goal, like "I want to live a healthier life," and make it more specific using the S. M. A. R. T method:
- Specific: “I want to improve my health by losing a little weight”.
- Measurable: "I want to improve my health by losing 10 kg of body weight".
- Achievable (attainable): Although losing 50 kg of body weight is impossible, 10 kg is a possible goal.
- Relevant/realistic: Remind yourself that losing 10 kg can give you more energy and make you feel happier. Remember that you are not doing it for the sake of other people.
- Time-bound: “I want to improve my health by losing 10 kg of weight by next year, with an average of 1 kg per month”.
Part 2 of 2: Creating Achievable Daily Goals
Step 1. Set a realistic timeframe
Ask yourself how much time a plan will take and set a deadline for short-term goals. If the goal is longer term, consider how much time will be spent on each step and add up the time for each step. It's a good idea to add a little extra time (whether a few days or weeks) just in case the unexpected happens. Whatever the type, make sure the goal is achievable.
For example, if you work full time, volunteer for 10 hours, and exercise for 5 hours, adding 20 hours a week to reach your goals may not be realistic. This will make committing and meeting goals more difficult
Step 2. Establish a daily routine
If your lifestyle and goals allow it, create a daily routine. While they may sound inflexible and tedious, regular activities can relieve stress by keeping you in the right lane. Routine activities are very important for long-term goals because they keep yourself on track to achieving goals. Routine activities also help develop good habits and provide a framework for achieving goals.
You don't have to block every hour of the day, just set a goal for the day. For example, make a plan to work for 3 hours, exercise for 1 hour, and clean the house for the next 2 hours
Step 3. Follow the progress of goal achievement
Each day, determine where you are in achieving your goals. It's a good idea to set benchmarks for long-term goals, such as a lifelong goal of becoming a more flexible person. Benchmarks allow yourself to follow the progress of achieving goals gradually, which can motivate you to continue efforts to complete them. Keeping track of your achievements can also allow you to look back on how much progress you have made and what has been achieved so far.
Use that time to measure actions and achievements against a list of goals and a calendar. The schedule can be readjusted if you find yourself acting sooner or later than expected
Step 4. Take steps slowly and carefully
You may be very excited to start a big plan or goal. While this is a good thing, consider how big the goal is actually manageable. Interest and motivation in achieving them can be lost if you set unrealistic goals or try too hard. Try to take things slow and remind yourself that goals are being worked on.
