The Importance Of Setting Goals
It is important to have goals in your life. Coaches, motivators, and authors tell you that you have to set goals for your better fu.ture life. There is a lot of talking about goals. Goals are important as they give you direction in life. It is better to have a simple, or not so important goal, than having no goals at all. Having goals is like having a map that gives direction to your life. You know where you are heading, and this gives you motivation, more energy and a reason to get up in the morning every day. And you become more alive. A real goal is something, into which you will put all your efforts and energy, so you can achieve it. A goal does not have to be something big. Not everyone wants to achieve big goals, on a major scale. But having a goal in your life is more important. Most people are satisfied with simple goals, and that’s okay. They want a comfortable, happy and healthy life, and this is possible and aswell within reach. Setting a goal does not necessarily mean striving for something big, simple goals are no less important than big ones.
Your goal might be to become a millionaire, own a chain store, or become a famous actor or singer. However, most goals are not on such a scale. Most of them are more ordinary ones. Such as finding a new job, earning enough money to support your family, buying a new refrigerator, Getting a new laptop, Learning a foreign language, Losing weight, Going to a movie on a certain day with a certain person, Training at a gym regularly, Being in love, Finding happiness, etc.
These and similar goals are important goals and are what most people want to achieve. Of course, you might seek greater aims, and that’s okay.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.