Setting realistic goals is critical to achieving success in personal and professional life. Without realistic goals, you are more likely to fail and feel demotivated to drop out of the project in the first place.

Here are some reasons why setting realistic goals are essential:

Increases motivation

Realistic goals give individuals a clear direction and provide a sense of accomplishment when achieved. When people feel that their goals are achievable, they are more likely to stay motivated and engaged in achieving them.

Improves focus

Realistic goals help individuals prioritize their tasks and focus on what is most important, and this helps them to be more productive and efficient and ultimately achieve their goals faster.

Avoids disappointment

Unrealistic goals often lead to disappointment and frustration when they are not achieved. On the other hand, realistic goals provide a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when they are achieved.

Facilitates goal-setting process

Realistic goals make the goal-setting process easier, as individuals can create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals that they can work towards. With a flexible goal-setting process even if you are not a morning person, you can set your goals that best align with your chronotype.

Increases chances of success

Research has shown that people who set realistic goals are more likely to achieve them. A study by the University of Scranton found that only 8% of individuals who set New Year’s resolutions achieve their vague goals. On the other hand, those who set realistic and specific goals were found to have a much higher success rate.

Examples of Realistic Goals

  • Losing weight: Instead of setting a goal to lose 20 pounds in one month, set a goal to lose 1-2 pounds per week.

  • Improving financial health: Instead of becoming a millionaire overnight, set a goal to save a certain amount each month and invest in a diversified portfolio.

  • Improving fitness: Instead of setting a goal to run a marathon in a week, set a goal to run a 5K in two months and then gradually increase the distance.

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Setting realistic goals is essential for increasing motivation, improving focus, avoiding disappointment, facilitating the goal-setting process, and increasing the chances of success.

You can start by first transferring all the attainable goals from your mind to a note-taking app like Routine and then putting them through the SMART goals funnel.

By setting specific, achievable, and measurable goals, individuals can work toward success in a more structured and effective way.

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