It’s interesting to observe how S.M.A.R.T goal setting has been a popular approach for individuals and organisations. I myself was one of them. Until I began to synthesize my knowledge and experience in goal setting and personal development did I realise S.M.A.R.T goal setting isn’t so smart. Here’s why. S.M.A.R.T goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-based. No doubt you [...]
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Goal setting drawbacks
What are the downsides of goal setting you should know for yourself, your organisation, your colleagues? Here are a few I’ve learned: Goal setting may cause inattentional blindness Inattentional blindness, also known as perceptual blindness, refers to the circumstances where you fail to notice some stimulus that is in plain sight. This stimulus is usually unexpected but [...]
The right mindset for goal achieving
If you have learned of the rule in goal setting, know what the “right goal” is, decide on the number of goals you should set at a time, choose between written goals and unwritten goals, and grasped the basic concept for goal evaluation, you have done your homework. Congratulations! With all these done carefully, you [...]
Basic concept for goal evaluation
Goal setting is a process. How to achieve it is an experiment in which you have taken action steps, evaluate your progress and readjust if necessary. Evaluation of your progress keeps you honest about efforts. A goal you first thought would align with your highest values may turn out to be not exciting and inspiring [...]
Written goals v. unwritten goals
Written goals or unwritten goals? Whichever you choose, it’s important that you have a clear mind and that your goals are aligned with your highest values if you don’t want to feel unsatisfied despite all the hard work. To have a clear mind mindful mediation helps and so does getting things out of your head, brain-vomiting onto [...]
How many goals should I have?
The number of goals you should have is not that important, especially if you have the “right goal” that inspires you – one well defined to bring clarity to your mind or Mind Like Water state. Having only one goal or several should depend on two considerations. Any goal should be ambitious enough for you to unlock [...]
Here’s how you can set the “right goal”
58% surveyed in Goal-Free Living by Stephen Shapiro say they are consciously sacrificing today’s happiness in the belief that achieving their goals will bring fulfillment. Unfortunately, 41% say each goal achieved brings little, if any, satisfaction despite all the hard work. That’s how the word “right goal” came into play. The wrong goal gets in the way [...]
One golden rule in goal setting
Approximately 80 percent of people never set goals although most believe that goal setting is important to attain better in life, according to Douglas Vermeeren, an international speaker and best-selling author on goal setting and human performance. Of 20 percent that does set goals, 70 percent fail to meet the goals they have set. The [...]
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