As a therapist and sport psych, I've witnessed the transformative power of setting and organizing goals in both personal, career, and athletic realms. Whether you're navigating life's challenges or aiming for peak performance, strategic goal setting is the compass guiding you towards success. There are so many ways to go about identifying and setting goals. The method below is the best system for setting goals AND setting yourself up for success. Let's delve into some expert tips to help you master this essential skill, then we will explore the process.
Goal Setting Tips:
Reflect On Your Values:
Before penning down your goals, take a moment to reflect on your core values. Aligning your goals with what truly matters to you fosters a deeper sense of purpose and commitment. This increased autonomy and motivation, as well as levels of enjoyment on your path to your goal. Whether it's personal growth, career achievements, or athletic milestones, ensure your goals resonate with your values.
Categorize Your Goals:
Quarterly Planning:
Establish Habits and Processes:
Calendar Scheduling:
Break Down Action Steps:
Monthly Reflection:
Create Habits & Routines:
Goal Setting Process
Write down a list of 12 professional/academic goals for 2024
Write down a list of 12 personal/ athletic goals for 2024
With any of the goals that have an ‘end date’, sort the goals by which quarter you want to have it completed by. (i.e. I want to finish the first draft of my book by Q3)
For any of the goals that do not have an ‘end date’, outline the habit, process, or ritual and it’s frequency. (i.e. goal: to write a blog post every month, process: draft a blog on the 2nd of every month, re-read draft and finalize on the 6th, post on the 10th of each month)
Once you have your goals sorted in Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 start to schedule those dates onto a 12-16 month calendar.
Once you have each goal scheduled on its due date, work back the process of everything that you will need to accomplish to achieve that goal and schedule each process point. (i.e. If I want to finish the first draft of my book by Q3, then each week of Q1 and Q2 I will schedule 2 nights a week with 1 hour of writing time.
Once you have all of your outcome goals identified and scheduled with their process outlined and scheduled, write this at the top of your calendar: What are the habits and routines you want to work on this month? Are there certain habits that are in alignment with your goals?
If any of these require scheduling, put them in!
Boston Sport Psychology
Cheers to a year of intentional and successful growth and goal pursuit! You got this!
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