My goals
Setting goals is all about balancing ambition with realism. And having clear goals is the foundation for making the right decisions.
Step 1 of 5 – my goals
We should all reach for the stars. But we also need to take into account life's limitations. After all, there are only so many hours in the day – and you need a life outside work, too.
This exercise will help you to
- Discover your most important work/life goals
- Prioritise what's really important to you
- Set yourself challenging but realistic objectives
- Successfully balance the demands of life inside and outside work
It also asks you to rank them, so you're clear about your priorities.
How to complete the exercise
- Define your major goals as clear statements and enter them in the text boxes.
- Make sure your goals are SMART
Specific
Each goal should relate to a single desired result.
Measurable
How will you measure whether or not you have achieved your goal?
Achievable
Your goals should take your personal and professional resources and capabilities into account.
Relevant
Do your goals fit within your overall career/life plan?
Time bound
Give yourself achievable deadlines for accomplishing your goals.
- Rank how important each goal is to you.
- Rank how easy it is to achieve the goal.
On average this exercise takes 30 minutes to complete.
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