Goal setting activities set the stage for success. Many folks have the belief that thinking about what they would like to accomplish constitutes the full extent of goal setting. However, while it is certainly an important part of setting goals, it is far from enough, especially if you want to actually realize your dreams.
Goal setting is an activity often overlooked, particularly around the New Year. Sure, folks make resolutions, but there is a very good reason why gym memberships skyrocket in January and tail off during the spring – New Year resolutions do not work! If there is something you really want to accomplish during the coming year, use SMART goal setting techniques instead.