Have you set your goals yet, or are you still planning, don't worry; at the end of this blog post, you will be ready to have your personalized 2023 goals.
Goals: what are they?
It is the result or aim of a person's ambition, effort, or desire that they seek to achieve.
Having goals gives you a purpose for everything you do. They give you a sense of direction and keep you motivated. If you do not set goals, you may go around in circles without achieving anything.
The best way to set goals is by setting SMART GOALS. Anyone can have a goal but having SMART goals are important because you are guided. Let's look at the meaning of SMART goals,
- S (Specific) The goals should be specific and focused
- M (Measurable) You should be able to measure your progress and know when you have accomplished your goals
- A (Attainable) Your goals should be realistic and attainable. It should be achievable and should make meaning to you
- R (Relevant) Your goal should be relevant to you or the goal's aim.
- T (Time Bound) You should have realistic timing when you hope to achieve your goal.
In 2023, what goals are important to set? Everyone's goals are different. These goals outlined are fundamental. As you know, I aim for success, and I motivate people to push those boundaries, have a look at some goals that you should be setting this year.
Personal Goals:
What personal goals have you set? One of my personal goals is to become a more confident woman. This is a specific goal if we apply SMART goal setting to it. The goal is measurable because I know where I lack confidence and will know when I can do those things confidently. It is also achievable, and so I have started to do some things to make me more confident. It is relevant because, as a career mum, I have to do my job confidently and teach my girls how to be confident young girls. In addition, it is timely because I have established a time frame for myself to achieve this goal. You can set a smart goal with my simple example. Please take the plunge and begin setting your personal goals for 2023.
Financial Goals:
The most valuable gift you can give yourself is financial freedom, which is why financial goals are necessary. You can save more if you have a plan based on your annual income. I set a budget before I get my monthly income to know where everything fits. I make sure I set a monthly savings goal, and if I can't meet it due to unforeseen expenses, I make it up the next month. I try to sacrifice something for others. You can start by creating a spreadsheet of your incomings and outgoings and see what adjustments you can make to achieve your financial goal.
Health and well-being goals:
It is essential to look after oneself. A healthy goal is vital for everyone. From healthier eating habits to routine daily exercises, work-life balance, and rest. A healthy lifestyle can easily avoid some diseases. Being fit physically and mentally will help you function better in everything you do.
Career Goals:
It is important to set career goals for yourself. I love to challenge myself and push myself to be the best version of myself, whether at work or anywhere else. Setting career goals come with looking at yourself and what level of your career you currently are. You decide on the following steps to attain the next level in your career. Regardless of where you are in your career, it would help to aim for growth because growth should be a continuous process, not a destination. Your goal can be to earn more, move higher, become a leader, or whatever your career goal is, you can start working towards it now.
Relationship goals.
Everyone is in one relationship or the other. It could be friends, family, partners, or children. A relationship goal could be intentionally spending time with the person, etc. It's best to always improve your relationship with anyone and make it better.
Lastly, goals are essential because they guide you. Goals keep you motivated and help you move to the next level in whatever you set out to do. Keep setting those goals, and never stop!