TIME MANAGEMENT-
Module 3
Module Three: Managing Time with Goals
Goal setting is critical to effective time management strategies. Essentially, goal setting is a fundamental key to success. By envisioning a prosperous future with specific goals in mind, you will be able to increase the efficiency of your time used to get there. Having goals will keep you accountable for your work and help you to focus on what is truly important. Despite being such an important life skill, there are many people who never learn how to properly set goals. The skill of goal setting can be used in every single area of your life, including financial, physical, personal development, relationships, or even spiritual. If you want to take back control of your time and better manage your days, start by focusing on what it is you are striving to achieve. The future is a direct result of what you do right now!
SMART Goals
When it comes to setting attainable goals, it is best to set SMART goals. SMART is a convenient acronym for the set of criteria that a goal must have in order for it to be accomplished by the goal achiever. This strategy will help to focus your attention on what is important, and set a clear finish line. A positive attitude is also beneficial when planning your goals!
Specific: In order for you to achieve a goal, you must be very clear about what exactly you want. This is the portion that defines your goal in clear and concise terms, including identifying what it is that is being accomplished, why it needs to be accomplished, and how you will accomplish it. It is critical that you are able to understand your objective throughout any stage of the process. Often creating a list of benefits that the accomplishment of your goal will bring to your life, will give your mind a compelling reason to pursue that goal.
Measurable: It is crucial for goal achievement that you are able to track your progress towards your goal. That is why all goals need some form of objective measuring system so that you can stay on track and become motivated when you experience advancement in the process. If it is a long project at hand, then milestones are valuable to have.
Achievable: Setting big goals is great, but setting unrealistic goals will just de-motivate you. A good goal is one that is challenging, but is not so unrealistic that you have virtually no chance of accomplishing it. Goals should be set with the availability of knowledge, time and resources in mind.
Relevant: It is important to set goals that are relevant to the broader business. Prior to setting goals, it is beneficial to sit down and define your core values. Goals should be planned with the intention of advancement and aligned with the direction that you wish your career and life to follow.
Timed: Without setting deadlines for your goals, you have no real compelling reason or motivation to start working on them. By setting a deadline, your subconscious mind begins to work on that goal, night and day, to bring you closer to achievement.