When you set realistic goals, or realistic new year resolutions, you will more likely stick to them and succeed. Setting goals - in a smart way - can be fun and fulfilling. Download this free How to Set Realistic Goals worksheet to help you create your 2025 goals.
When you choose to focus your time and energy on goal setting, it means you are already on your way to getting what you want in life. When you put energy in, you get energy out.
What is a goal?
A goal is something to aim for, a target; just like shooting an arrow in archery. Your goals can be anything you wish for, related to work, relationships, money, personal development; all elements of your life.
What do you want?
More free time? More money? A positive mindset? A new home? Different job? Learn a specific skill or language? Lose weight? Redecorate a room? A pet? Travel? A child? A gap year?
Now is a good time to give careful consideration to what you want to focus on in the next few months or the coming year.
Why set realistic goals and new year resolutions?
It is easy to 'wish for' the gold at the end of the rainbow, but is it realistic?
Setting a realistic goal means you are more likely to succeed. Choosing a realistic goal asks for your consideration; a moment to evaluate your current situation; your reasons why you want what you want; to review which resources are already available to you or what you may need to learn or acquire to reach your goal; making sure the goal is specific and is clear to visualise.
For example, say you would like to improve your fitness, lose weight and feel healthier. Which is more realistic and more likely to bring success:
a) Signing up for an annual membership at a fancy gym which is a 20 minute drive away and just hoping you go regularly?
OR
b) Knowing the reasons behind why you will benefit from the gym (I'll feel stronger, more energetic, slimmer, brighter'), understanding what your schedule allows each week for gym time, choosing a personal trainer for 3 sessions to get you motivated and on a good path?
This approach to goal setting helps you align with your values; choose what you want versus what other people or society expects; incorporate self care and your wellbeing. It means stretching yourself but not killing yourself. It means being kind to yourself. It means creating a process which is enjoyable not miserable.
The importance of goal setting
Goal setting in a realistic manner will help you reflect on what is going on in your life and make considered decisions about what you really want to welcome in, let go of or change
SMART goals reduce procrastination and overwhelm
Realistic goals give you a target to aim for and reduce the feeling to just give up
Goals aligned with your values create purpose and motivation to move forward
Goals creates meaning and purpose and a feeling of fulfillment when reached
Your free How to Set Realistic Goals worksheet includes sections on:
How to determine your values
How to set SMART goals
Goal prioritisation exercise
8 tips on how to achieve your goals
Manifesting ideas and affirmations
Identify first steps for each goal
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