Smart goals: The first step towards achieving your goals, setting goals wisely can turn dreams into reality...

Life goals: Setting goals is an important part of life because it motivates us, gives us direction, and provides a sense of success. However, we often fail to achieve our goals. This may be because our goals are too difficult, we lack interest or motivation, or we simply don't attach as much importance to them as we should.

Sometimes, things beyond our control, such as family responsibilities or financial difficulties, get in the way. Here are some practical tips to help you avoid these and set your goals wisely.

Link goals to a 'why'
Goals are more easily accomplished when they are connected to a purpose. When you understand why you want to do something, it becomes easier to stay focused and stick to your goal. Identifying your purpose helps you know what to do and what not to do. For example, you might want to start a successful business so you can retire early and do what you love. This "why" will keep you motivated.

How to Achieve Goals
To simplify your big goal, break it into 90-day sprints. This means breaking the big goal into smaller chunks that you can accomplish each day. For example, if you want to read 50 books a year, aim to read 10 books in the first 90 days. Spend the first few days selecting books, joining a book club or blog, and building a reading habit. Then, make it a point to read two chapters every day at a set time. By working in small steps, you will be able to achieve your big goal.

Enlist the help of a virtual companion.
We often overestimate our abilities and underestimate external circumstances, making it difficult to achieve goals. If a task is already delayed, add an extra week to it. Use apps like Due or Todoist to remind you on time, and if you want, enlist the help of a virtual companion to prompt you from time to time. Set aside a few hours each day to focus on your work and regularly communicate with relevant people to maintain quality.

Focus on Consistency
The more we stress about a task, the more difficult it becomes to complete it. Therefore, it's best to continue with tasks you've already started and gradually improve them. For example, if you've developed a habit of reading before bed, aim to read two new books this month. By building on old tasks, goals seem easier to achieve.

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