 Setting business goals is essential for guiding an organization’s growth and success. Setting scholastic goals can make the confusing journey from Freshman to earned degrees more manageable. Setting family goals can bring a common vision creating harmony and team work. Setting goals can create a healthy lifestyle, mindset and promote graceful aging. BTW, thoughtful goal setting triggers the neurotransmitter dopamine to move you forward without much of the resistance that any challenge can bring. Every day as I coach individuals or create personalized hypnosis sessions based on what my clients want to achieve, I see the chaos and indecisiveness with which many people live. ’Shooting from the hip’ doesn’t work these days for most as it once did. Talking generalities and ambiguous ideas of what success looks like is a difficult and intimidating way to focus and move forward. Distractions (wasting time, frustration and poor energy) enter when there is no plan of action. You’ve heard that, “people don’t plan to fail…” Yeah, you’ve heard that. On the other hand, setting goals that are restrictive and create stress doesn’t resinate for many either. Not many adults like the restrictive, stressed feeling of ‘having to do something.’ Then again, the 80/20 concept proves that goal setting/planning is an important key to accomplishment. Like the correct amount of stress on a violin string that makes a pretty sound, balance, seems to work for most, most of the time. Yin and Yang. To set effective business and/or personal goals, think about using the acronym SMART, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Target date. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set goals using the SMART framework: Specific: Define your goal with precision. Avoid vague objectives and focus on what you want to achieve. The mind works best with specific and clear thoughts (directions).Example: Instead of saying “Increase sales,” make it specific like “Increase monthly sales revenue by 20%.” Or instead of, “I’m going to loose weight,”…”my target weight is 130lbs.” Measurable: Ensure your goals can be quantified or measured. This helps you track progress and determine when you’ve achieved your goal.Example: “Increase monthly sales revenue by 20%” can be easily measured in dollars or percentages. Prospect calls, weight lost, presentations created can all be quantified. Achievable: Make sure your goals are realistic and attainable based on your resources, time, and circumstances. They should challenge you but not be impossible to reach.Example: Setting a goal to double your sales revenue in a month might not be achievable, but a 20% increase could be. Relevant:Big picture. Your goals should align with your or your organization’s overall mission and strategic objectives. They should be relevant to your business’s growth and success.Example: If your business is focused on product development, a goal related to improving customer service might not be as relevant as enhancing product quality. Target date: Set a specific timeframe for achieving your goals. This adds urgency and helps you stay on track.Example: “Increase monthly sales revenue by 20% within the next quarter.” Once you’ve applied the SMART criteria to your business goals, you can further enhance your goal-setting process by considering these additional tips: Break it down: If your ultimate goal is significant, break it into smaller, more manageable milestones. This makes it easier to track progress and not feel intimidated. Set both short-term and long-term goals: Short-term goals help you make progress toward your long-term objectives. They create a sense of achievement along the way. Positive momentum matters. Involve your team/family/school advisor, etc.: Collaborate with others when setting goals. Their input and buy-in can lead to better execution and a higher chance of success. Regularly review and adapt: Continuously monitor your progress, and be ready to adjust your goals if necessary. Conditions and priorities can change. Celebrate achievements: Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements to stay motivated. Setting business and/or personal goals is not a one-time event. It’s an ongoing process that should be part of your strategic planning. By setting and regularly revising SMART goals, your business and personal life can stay focused, motivated, and consistently on the path to success. And with the best of intentions many find ways of sabotaging themselves. So I suggest: Once your goals are thought out and in a SMART way written down, consider having me create a Personalized Hypnosis Session for you to reinforce each goal at a subconscious level. Habits, attitudes and performance will change faster and easier. It’s science, not conjecture. Email or call 818-769-4300. Wherever you are, whomever you’re with…make it better Barry barryeisen.com818-769-4300Int’l 001-818-769-430011684 Ventura Blvd. #747Studio City, CA 91604barryeisen@gmail.com |
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