Characteristics of Goals

Anyone can set goals, but not everyone follows through with their goals. This is because the goals do not have the characteristics that will make the goal a successful one. There are four characteristics every goal needs.
1.Measurable- If a goal cannot be measured how will you know if it is successful? When your goal can be measured you will be able to see yourself making progress towards your goal. An example would be is you want to add a new location to your business you would have several small goals to do before you accomplish this. You would have to research the need for your business in the new location, look for available locations, hire staff for your new location, set an opening date, and so on. You need to establish a way of measuring these goals. One way is to set a date you want the goal completed by. I will finish my research for the new location by the end of next week. I will look at different locations available no later than three weeks from now. I will start hiring new staff the first of next month. Each goal has an end date for you to measure if you are on target.
2.Make sure your goal can be attained- If your goal is to have a new location open and running in one week that is not going to happen. You will be setting yourself up to fail if your goal cannot be attained. When trying to reach a goal you are trying to reach it is important to keep motivated. If your goal is one that cannot be realistically attained you are going to give up and lose your motivation.
3.Your goal needs to be realistic- We can set any goal that we want, if it is not realistic it will never happen. For example if you are looking to open another location for your business, but you don't have the funds available you cannot reach this goal. Instead set a smaller goal that you will save so much each month in hopes of opening a new location soon.
4.Set a time for your goals- If you just set a goal and have no time limit there is no reason to try and accomplish the goal. By setting a date for your goal you have an exact target to work for. I will hire a new massage therapist within one month, etc.

Check your goals to make sure they contain these important characteristics. You want to be successful in reaching your goals. These characteristics will allow that to happen more easily.