Personal Goals Notes, Quizzes & Revision
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A goal is an aim that someone tries to achieve through hard work and planning.
A personal goal is an aim that is meant to motivate a person to achieve what they want in life.
They can be short term or long term.
There are three types of goals- process, performance, and outcome goals.
Process goals are specific actions or ‘processes’ of performing. For example, aiming to study for 2 hours after dinner every day. Process goals are 100% controllable by the individual.
Performance goals are based on personal standard. For example, aiming to achieve a 3.5 GPA. Personal goals are mostly controllable.
Outcome goals are based on winning. For a college student, this could look like landing a job in your field or landing job at a particular place of employment you wanted. Outcome goals are very difficult to control because of other outside influences.
Process, performance, and outcome goals have a linear relationship. This is important because if you achieve your process goals, you give yourself a good chance to achieve your performance goals. Similarly, when you achieve your performance goals, you have a better chance of achieving your outcome goal.
General Goal Setting Tips
set both short- and long-term goals
set SMART goals
set goals that motivate you
write your goals down and put them in a place you can see
adjust your goals as necessary
Recognize and reward yourself when you meet a goal
Set all three types of goals- process, performance, and outcome – but focus on executing your smaller process goals to give you the best chance for success!
specific – highly detailed statement on what you want to accomplish (use who, what, where, how etc.)
Measurable- how will you demonstrate and evaluate how your goal has been met?
Attainable- they can be achieved by your own hard work and dedication- make sure your goals are within your ability to achieve
Relevant- how do your goals align with your objectives?
Time based- set 1 or more target dates- these are the “by whens” to guide your goal to successful and timely completion (include deadlines, frequency and dates)
Importance of setting personal goals for self development
1.Provides a clear path to success.
When one sets goals, they give him or her the steps to follow so that tasks are completed according to importance.
2.Helps improve time management and organisation skills.
If one knows exactly what he or she wants to achieve and knows the steps required to achieve it, there isles room for delaying or postponing.
3.Increase motivation
When we achieve one short term goal after the other, we become motivated and work even harder.
4.Measures progress.
Setting clear goals makes it easier for one to track his or her progress.
5.Gives focus and purposes
Setting goals determines a clear pathway to success, allowing one to focus on what needs to get done.
6.Boost self confidence.
When one starts making progress towards achieving his or her goals, one starts to believe in themselves and become more confident.
Factors to consider when setting personal goals for self-development
1.Specific
The goal should be very precise with no room for misinterpretation.
2.Measurable
The progress of the goal set should be easy to track
3.Achievable
The goal should be attainable. Set goals that can actually be done.
4.Relevant
The short term goal should contribute to your broader goal.
5.Realistic
Goals should relate to your personal strengths and abilities
6.Time bound
The goal should have a defined start and end date
NB
SMART
Setting personal goals for self development
Technology has provided tools or devices that we can use for setting personal goals.
ICT devices like computers and software programs can help us in setting goals to improve our lives.
They can help us set measure to track our goals.
They can also remind us on the times we should be doing an activity that was planned through alarms and schedules.