Setting goals can be fun, but also overwhelming. I used to set too many goals for myself and would get discouraged when they never got done. I realized I need to set less goals for each day.
Now I have a list of things I want to get done in the next couple of days/weeks and pick one a day. This may sound crazy and like I'd have a lot of extra time, but lately with school, chores, and normal life, I'm happy to just get one goal done a day!
School is always first on my list. Once done with that, I work on chores/house work, then tackle my goals. Some goals may take time to get done, so I try to do other things in between.
Here are 4 tips on setting goals:
[1] - Make Jesus your first priority. The first thing I do each morning is pray + read my Bible. This really helps to get my day started off on the right foot. It also gives me something to think about throughout the day. Ask Him about goals He wants you to set.
[2] - Don't set too many goals a day. Like I said above, that can be overwhelming and discouraging. Start out with a few goals and work towards more. (This will all depend on whether you are setting daily/weekly or monthly goals. If monthly, or even yearly goals, you can set more than if you would for a day/week.)
[3] - Make it fun. If you have a big project or are feeling like all you are doing is working on goals, take a break. Make some coffee or tea to sip on while you work. Listen to some instrumental music. Talk to God while you work.
[4] - Don't get discouraged! If you feel like you have so many things that need accomplished, don't panic! Pray and ask God for help in multiplying your time or help in getting the most important goals done first.
I hope this is a little helpful in setting goals and getting them done. Remember that goals aren't always important. We may need to take a break at times and encourage that hurting friend or spend time with a sibling. Don't loose sight of what is most important in your life.
{do you think this post was helpful? would you like to see more posts about this? did you set any goals for this month/year?}
