Importance of setting goals

Why Setting Goals Is Important?

Goals set a direction

When you have a direction, there are less stress and strain in your life, because you know where you are going. It’s like having a map showing you the direction. You don’t waste time going in circles and arriving nowhere.

Goals motivate and make life more interesting

When you have a goal, you feel that you are moving toward a destination that is important for you, and this makes you feel happier, safer, stronger and more confident.

Goals help you focus your mind

When you have a goal, you focus your attention on a target, and you don’t waste your time and energy on everything that comes your way. Without a goal, you might start a project, and then move to another one before you finish the previous one. If you never finish what you start, you can never accomplish anything worthwhile.

This means, as the famous saying says, being Jack of all trades and the master of none.

Setting a goal is like having a road map

An airplane has a set route it has to follow, in order to arrive at its destination. So does a ship. Wind and weather conditions can affect the airplane’s and ship’s courses. However, knowing the exact destination enables the pilot and the captain to make the proper adjustments. So it is with goals.

With a clear-cut goal, you know where you are heading, and can always correct your course if you move away from it.

Setting a goal is like having a map, a compass, and a clear route to your destination. You know where you are and where you are heading.

Setting goals creates hope and confidence

You experience hope, inner peace and confidence when you set a goal and work on accomplishing it. It is like switching on a torch that sheds light on your path and helps you go in a straight line, instead of going in circles.

The journey is no less important than the goal

Enjoy the journey toward your goal. The goal is important, but the route is not less important. On the route you learn new things, have new and exciting experiences, interact with people and get new skills.

It is like traveling by train to a certain destination. You can be nervous, keep looking at your watch, and wait impatiently to arrive at your destination. On the other hand, you can enjoy the journey, look at the scenery, read a book, or even make friends with the people traveling with you.

You will experience more happiness and satisfaction, if you enjoy the road, not just wait to arrive at your destination. You will be happier if you adopt this attitude when working on your goals.

The goal sets the direction, but you should enjoy all the steps leading to the goal, all the creative thinking, the action and the rewards. The journey might be long, and the actual moment of arriving and enjoying it, short. So, why not enjoy the journey, instead of waiting impatiently to arrive at your destination?

When you go on a trip, the goal is to enjoy the road, the scenery and the food, not just to arrive to a certain destination.

Now that you know why it is important to set goals and work on accomplishing them, start enjoying every moment you spent on moving toward your goal. Make it fun and joy and your life would be fun and joy.

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