Set Goals the S.M.A.R.T. Way
We must assign realistic deadlines to each of our goals. Deadlines should be far enough away that we can accomplish the goal comfortably - even with unexpected delays - but close enough that we are compelled to take action.
Without deadlines, or with overly generous ones, achievement of the goal lacks a sense of importance and we may lose interest in it. If our deadline is too aggressive, however, we may discontinue our efforts out of frustration.
Most deadlines need not be written in stone. If, during a progress review, we discover that the assigned deadline is inappropriate, we can - if circumstances allow - consider adjusting it accordingly. It is important, though, that we do this only when a deadline is truly impractical - not when we fail to meet a reasonable one!
For a general overview of the entire goal setting process, please refer to the article
Goal Setting Starts with Yourself.
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