Goal Setting Articles

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 12th April 2007 @ 8:50 PM

Do you dream and are really interested in turning your dreams into reality? You can start by jotting down your dreams clearly. While writing, dont judge the dreams, you should just keep jotting down whatever comes to your mind. Remember the human mind can achieve whatever conceived! An example to prove this fact would be the example of Dr Robert Schuler, who dreamt of building a Crystal Cathedral in Santa Ana, a place prone to earthquakes. In the 80s, he invited a famous architect to desi... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Thursday, 12th April 2007 @ 6:15 PM

Nature has placed mankind under the governance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure. It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do, as well as to determine what we shall do. -Bentham 1789 Motivation is the most important requirement for man to do anything. It could be as simple as cutting an apple, to as complex as learning music. The common factor here is motivation. Thus, nothing can be achieved unless there is motivation. Even as a person writes, there is the underlying ... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 7:04 PM

You make up your mind to take up a certain goal, but worry about the time constraints. It will take years to profit, if I venture into a new business now, It will take years to get back to reality, if break off my unfulfilling relationship or other thoughts similar to these are clearly discouraging and plummet ones motivation level down a bottomless pit. You should set a goal and make fruitful attempts to keep focused. Time and goal setting We value time and so tend to enjoy being... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 7:04 PM

People often wonder what goal setting is and why should one do it? Goal setting is a vital process that helps the planner to know where he is going in his personal and professional life. Knowing exactly what one wants to achieve in life helps a person to move in right direction and ultimately succeed in his mission. Additionally, if a person is aware of his goals, he comes to know where exactly he needs to concentrate all effort. And more than anything else, the goals that are set accurately are... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Wednesday, 11th April 2007 @ 7:02 PM

The first step towards success is goal setting, but we cannot get anywhere if we are heading in the wrong direction. Planning is essential to achieve success. The second step towards success is persistence, as many people dont achieve success even after setting a goal because they dont endure the procedure involved. Achievement can only come with constant persistence. Goal setting is a very powerful technique, for accomplishment. Goal setting helps us to determine priorities and a... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 8:26 PM

It is an accepted fact that workouts keep one fit and healthy. But an effective exercise routine would be one, which would help the development of the mind and body. The performance can be maximized, by the use of proper motivation and goal setting methods. In psychological terms, motivation refers to initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behavior. Motivation is a dynamic state of mind, the desire and willingness to do something. Incorporating these techniques in your workout regim... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 8:09 PM

According to Aristotle, action is caused by a purpose. So setting and defining purpose will get us into action to achieve this purpose. This is known as goal setting and anyone can set a goal. However, to achieve your objectives, your goals need strength and power, which will depend on how specific, achievable, challenging, measurable and inspirational your goals are. It should be like scoring a goal in football, where it is very clear what needs to be done and how it needs to be done. That is t... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 8:04 PM

If you have a specific destination in mind, you can plan your route ahead of time and make your journey more enjoyable. It will also increase the probabilities of a successful outcome. If you can conceive something and you believe in it, then you can achieve it. If you want to do something nothing can stop you. There is no limit to the power of the human mind. The only limits you can experience will be self-imposed. You can test the limits of your mind power by willing success upon yourself ever... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 7:45 PM

With all the current media attention that is being focused on the Laws of Attraction and New Age thinking, there are many individuals out there who are now re-evaluating the importance of goal setting and the power that positive thinking has in achieving these goals. Setting specific goals is as important for you to become successful, as the process by which you actually go about meeting your goals. Goal setting and the laws of attraction go a long way in providing you with the power of ... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Kris Koonar @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 7:44 PM

Goals give us direction and help us to dare ahead in life and guide us through a specific path. With creating goals, we start looking at the bigger picture and then we walk towards accomplishing our important hopes and dreams. Draft two or three goals that you want to work towards in the next six months. To define these goals use the S.M.A.R.T. technique. S.M.A.R.T means . Specific . Measurable . Attainable . Realistic . Timely Specific:- Goals should not be se... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Jennifer Lavoie @ Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 8:52 PM

Do you act with integrity? Most people when confronted with this question will state firmly that YES, they have integrity. They don't promise things they can't deliver and their word is their bond. But are you true to the promises you make to yourself? Most people who fail in their business-building dreams are so busy keeping promises to others that they back burner the promise they made to themselves ... the promise of more money, more time freedom and a better life. So... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Anisa Aven @ Wednesday, 28th March 2007 @ 12:19 PM

When I share with others that I'm training for a marathon, they inevitably ask, "How far do you run in a marathon?" The answer is, of course, 26.2 miles. Then they ask, 'Where is the marathon?" My answer this time is Washington D.C. and the Marine Corps Marathon. The next question I get is "Why? Why would you run 26.2 miles voluntarily?!?" Initially, I wanted to run because I wanted to lose my 'baby' weight after my second child, Ashlyn. Howe... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Anisa Aven @ Tuesday, 27th March 2007 @ 7:05 PM

Action is an essential key to conscious creation. Often, I'll have a client or friends want to know why the law of attraction isn't working for them and I'll ask, "Well, tell me what you're doing?" They will say all of the right things: "I'm using creative visualization, meditation, prayer, vision boards (treasure maps), rain dances, and I'm thinking all the right thoughts and having all the right emotions!" What they miss is the piece ... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Mohamad Latiff Bin Rahim @ Thursday, 22nd March 2007 @ 5:26 PM

I will explain why positive affirmations work for some people sometimes, and why it doesn't for some other people, some other times. I will also introduce a powerful new alternative twist to positive affirmations that works - almost as instantaneously or quicker than what mere repetition of traditional positive affirmations can do for you. The Missing Link in Positive Affirmations. It happens almost every time, to almost every person who has at least tried a positive affirmati... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Donna Davis @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 1:55 AM

Do you have a Treasure Map? No, not the kind you find in Pirates of the Caribbean! This type of Treasure Map is a collage or story-board of what you want to draw into your life. It is a means to help you visualize your goals. Have you ever closed your eyes and visualized something you wanted clearly? You take time to see yourself "there" enjoying your success, your vacation, your partner or your thriving business. You start to feel a number of emotions. You may feel p... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By john long @ Monday, 19th March 2007 @ 10:43 PM

In my most recent columns weve covered issues about improving your business and marketing, but today lets start right at the beginning. Youre really getting tired of the 9 to 5 rat race and are thinking about chucking it for your own business. All your friends keep telling you that you could do for yourself just what youre doing now for your boss. Why shouldnt you profit from your ideas instead of him? You keep thinking about it because you know that youll never be financially wh... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Jon Mercer @ Friday, 9th March 2007 @ 4:43 PM

As a personal development coach, I do a lot of talking about positive thinking, and I know very well how important it is in changing your habitual way of thinking (and the results you are getting in life). But real change requires more than positive thinking. It requires "extreme repetition." I've spoken before about going 'beyond positive thinking" and many people have emailed to ask about the best methods of staying in a positive state of mind, and how they can bes... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Tomas Labas @ Thursday, 8th March 2007 @ 7:47 PM

There are those who are bounded by laws and rules, yet success is too distant for them. On the other hand, there are those who appears to be easy going people but are successful. Think you have what it takes to be like them? Or would you rather do something different to achieve the elusive success? Take heart and set your personal goals. What do goals represent by the way? These are actually representations of your visions about you and your future. Goals should be achievable and realisti... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Tony Jacowski @ Wednesday, 7th March 2007 @ 6:09 PM

As the job market has opened up, filling open positions has become a more selective process, with managers being hired for their college degree and specific experience. With the IT industry dominating the job market, it is important for candidates to continuously update their skills and knowledge, coupled with experience that is specific to the position. The Case For Obtaining A Degree To distinguish yourself from the other candidates in the industry, it is important to have a well... more...

Personal Development » Goal Setting | By Louis Bonaventura @ Friday, 2nd March 2007 @ 10:23 AM

The basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes, successful businessmen (and businesswomen), and all types of achievers from all different fields and professions. The basics of setting goals give you short-term and long-term motivation and focus. They help you set focus on the acquisition of required knowledge and help you to plan and organize your resources and your time so that you can get the best out of your life. Setting clearly defined short term and l... more...