Deadlines and Goal Setting
Deadlines to 'achieve' a goal can be useful, but setting them is more art than science.
goal-setting
A collection of 12 posts
A Goal Planning Worksheet (for 2023)
A goal planning system on a single a4 sheet to help you set and achieve your goals for the next 3/6/9/12 months.
Being ok with 80%
It's totally normal not to reach 100% of your goals every time - and you should make a point of celebrating the successes you did have.
How to Prioritise Your Goals
Most people have more than one goal or dream that they want to achieve at any one time. They may be at different levels of difficulty or (personal) importance, and may even have
Focus on execution - not on the result.
If you want to achieve or do something, the secret is just to start doing it. Of course, some level of planning will help too, but don't get too bogged down in the details too early.
Turning ‘Failure’ into Insight
Thomas Edison famously made 1,000 attempts at inventing the light bulb before he succeeded. When a journalist asked him how did it felt to fail 1,000 times, he replied that he
Measure Twice, Intervene Once
A simple strategy to see what helps you achieve your goals.
Planning for Barriers
Barriers to change are inevitable, so how do you plan for them?
A Free Goal Setting and Planning Worksheet
A printable PDF for you to track your goals.
How to Avoid Setting Too Many Goals At Once
Too many goals spoil the broth...
How To Set Goals - A complete guide
I’ve now made this single all-encompassing guide, which includes all the steps you need for setting goals and succeeding with them. I’ll also include links to resources (some of my own, some from others) that you can use in your own goal setting.
Making a Physical Goal Setting Diary
As a side project, I made a diary that also helps you set goals.