Think of starting the new year like you’re setting out on a big road trip. You’ve packed your bags, a killer playlist—but no destination. The excitement is there, but after a while, you realize you’re driving around in circles, unsure of where you’re going. Goals are what give us direction and purpose. Without them, it’s easy to feel like we’re drifting or stuck.
The Power of Goals
- It gives us more motivation. Setting goals actually gives you more satisfaction and interest, which increasingly drives you to strive for more.
- Improved performance. Goals provide clear direction, helping you focus your energy where it matters most. With that clarity, you’re able to prioritize tasks more effectively.
- Better Wellbeing. Overall, goal-directed behavior, such as “Eating healthier” or “Staying fit,” supports improvement of your psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
- Enhanced trust and self-efficacy.2 Goal-setting can build one’s confidence in their abilities and judgment. This process fosters a sense of self-reliance, as each accomplished goal reinforces the belief in one’s capacity to succeed.
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Ready, Set, GOAL! How to Set (and Achieve) Realistic Goals
January 24, 2025 | 4:30 PM PHT
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References:
1Riopel, L. (2019, June 14). The importance, benefits, and value of goal setting. Positive Psychology. https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/
2Moore, C. (2019, April 15). What is Self-Reliance and How to Develop It? Positive Psychology. https://positivepsychology.com/self-reliance/