HOW TO SET GOALS!
,> Why setting Goals
is imPORTANT -
1. Setting goals is the first step in regaining health
2. Setting goals expresses an inner
assurance that you, under God, can meet
your
needs.
3. Setting
goals feeds the proper kind of a positive self image
4. Setting goals provides a focus for
energy.
The value of Goals,...
1. Goals simplify the decision making
process
2. Goals honor God since He has a purpose and plan for every life.
3. Goals build confidence
4. Goals
generate respect
5. Goals provide a system of measure
6. Goals produce proper priorities
7. Goals alert you to facts information
and knowledge necessary
to
help you reach your highest potential
8. Goals inspire willing
9. Goals tend to eliminate fear.
~ Why we fail to set Goals
Childhood Programming. t~
Afraid of not being perfect
Misunderstand scripture
Afraid of failure
Afraid of ridicule
How Do We Set Goals Without Knowing
What We Want?
• Compose
a “Desire
Directory’s
Personal desires.
Social desires.
Marital desires.
Physical desires.
Financial desires.
Family desires
Spiritual desires
How Do We Set
Goals Without Knowing What We Want?
• Work on the “Desire Directory” until you have 20 items.
Mon – Fri
More of , Less
of
• Work Backwards
/ Accomplish by the time I die
/ Accomplish in the next 3
years
/ Accomplish in the next six
months
• MAIN GOAL CATEGORIES
Accomplishment
Lifestyle
• Set aside quiet time.
/ Write, write, write.
/ Act on your goals daily.
• Review your goals daily.
• Rewrite your goals every month.
• Keep your personal confidential
/ Your goals must first of all be your own personal goals.
/ Goals must be realistic and attainable.
/ Goals must be inclusive of
necessary character changes.
/ Goals must be written out in detail~
• Set your objectives before you start your activities.
• Three risks of focusing on activities first
1. Waste Time
2. Wrong Track
3. Lose Sight of Goal
• Measurable Goals
• Four Key Elements
1. What is the
result?
2. What is the standard?
3. Set a target date. C 4. What will the cost be?
• Constantly examine your goals.