When it comes to setting goals, you have probably heard that you should be setting SMART goals. In case you are not familiar with this concept, here is a brief review of the SMART acronym:
Specific – the more specific our goals, the more likely we are to achieve them. “Receive three referrals every month” is a better goal than “get more referrals”.
Measurable – make sure you will know when the goal is accomplished
Attainable – it’s great to set “stretch” goals, but make sure they are achievable.
Realistic – do you truly believe you can accomplish your goal?
Time Bound – give yourself a deadline.
If you really want to achieve your goal, then you should work hard to attach some emotion to your goal. Why do you want to achieve it? How will your life be different if you achieve this goal? By attaching emotion to your goal, it becomes a dream, and you are more likely to achieve it.
