IMPORTANCE OF GOALS IN LIFE

By Asim Saleem NI-W13-BS-030008

WHAT IS A GOAL ? An aim or

objective towards which an endeavor is directed.

A goal is simply a target which an individual or organization intends to reach or achieve.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DREAM AND GOAL

DREAM

A dream is a fantasy; it does not have any boundaries.

It is a goal without legs.

A dream can be the guiding passion of your life.

GOAL

It is a more clear target that you want to attain.

A goal is always accompanied with a plan.

It is an aim or objective that you want to achieve.

SETTING GOALSThe process of setting goals is based on three

steps:

Deciding what you wantto accomplish.

Devising a plan to work with.

Working on the plan to achieve the result you desire.

IMPORTANCE OF SETTING GOALSSetting goals enable you

to:

Convert ideas into doable milestones.

Have control on the direction of your life.

Concentrate and use your time more effectively.

Being positive.

TIPS FOR SETTING GOALS Choose goals that are

worthwhile.

Choose goals that are achievable.

Make your goals specific.

Be committed to your goals.

Prioritize your goals.

Set deadlines to accomplish your goals.

Evaluate your goals.

Reward yourself for accomplishment.

YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE SMARTYour statement should answer

What .. ??Which .. ?? When .. ?? Where .. ?? Why .. ??

SPECIFIC

YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE SMARTDollars ,Time , Volume,Experiences- How much or How Many…… ???

MEASURABLE

YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE SMART

Goals should be Challenging but not impossible..

ACHIEVABLE

YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE SMART

Goals must be challenging but realistic.

REALISTIC

YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE SMART

Goals should have a time limit. By when do you want to achieve your result.?

TIME-BOUND

CONCLUSIONA dream becomes a goal when

action is taken towards achieving it.

&

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a

new dream.