Goal Setting Workshop: How To Set Goals Effectively (Step-By-Step Guide)

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How much progress have you made on your goals this year?

Now is the time to get real with yourself. You can't move forward in life until you get clear as to why you are falling short in the first place. The truth will set you free. If you're sitting there thinking, “Omg, I've come up short yet again”, you're not alone.

Science says that 92% of people don't achieve their goals. My intention in writing this article isn't to make you feel bad or feel like a failure. Rather, I want to shed light on the 8% of high achievers who do follow through so that you have a model to look up to. This is where I come in.

My story is proof that whatever the mind can believe and conceive, it can achieve. At 17 years of age, I made a commitment to myself that I was no longer going to settle for a mediocre life. I was tired of being a dabbler because it was getting me nowhere. The consequence of not changing was so dire that I was willing to do anything to create a new life. I took out a journal and I started getting clarity about what I wanted.

When you have a long-term vision, life becomes exciting. When you think about it, goals are created from visions. A vision is an active and on-going dream that you are striving to achieve. A lot of people think I'm so successful because I'm super motivated and driven. This isn't necessarily the case.

I simply learned how to become a master at setting and achieving goals. I want to help you do the same. This is why I've put together this goal-setting workshop so that you have a step-by-step guide for how to set and achieve goals in each aspect of your life. Let's dive in!

Have Results-Oriented and Process-Oriented Goals

There are two types of goals that exist. These are results-oriented and process-oriented goals. You need both. Below I break each of them down and describe why they are important.

Results-Oriented Goals

It's critical that you have a result in mind when you are setting goals. An example of a result is losing 30 pounds. You want to have results that are specific and measurable. At the end of the day, achieving a result is what you want. That being said, you will get yourself into trouble if you solely focus on the result.

The problem with results is that you never have full control over them. At best, you only have influence. What leads to a result is the process. If you've ever set a goal, you know that there is a process of achieving it. A lot of people fail to pay attention to this piece of the puzzle. When they don't achieve a result, they get discouraged and give up on their goals altogether.

Process-Oriented Goals

The process is the roadmap that helps you get to where you want to go. With process oriented-goals, the focus is on the journey towards achieving the result. Goal setting is all about creating a plan of action or a set of behaviors that will help you achieve the goal you desire. You can't expect to reach your final destination if you don't have a plan in place to get there.

Going back to my original example, the process for losing 30 pounds may involve going to the gym 3 days per week. That is what you have control over. Engaging in that behavior will lead to the result of losing weight. If for any reason you don't achieve the result, at least you can celebrate the lessons you learned and the person who you became along the way. The process can change your life.

Step 2: Set Goals For Each Area of Your Life

If you want to live an extraordinary life, I believe that you must master 10 core areas. I call this The Life Mastery Blueprint. These areas of life include Health & Fitness, Mind & Emotions, Relationship, Mission & Purpose, Money, Family & Friends, Fun, Contribution, and Spirituality.

You want to set goals for each area of your life. I encourage you to take out a journal and make notes. When you do this self-reflection exercise, think about what your ultimate vision is for each of the areas. Keep in mind that there is not a right or wrong answer when it comes to setting goals. Reflect upon what matters to you and your life. Let's dive in!

Health & Fitness

Your physical body is the only place that you have to live. If you aren't physically healthy, everything else in your life will suffer. This is why it's so important that you make health your top priority. The key to living a healthy life is knowing what makes you feel good and what gives you the most energy. Think about some of the goals that you have for your health, whether it's a juice cleanse, a metal toxicity detox, or going on a 30-day diet.

Mind & Emotions

Your mental and emotional well-being is the source of your happiness and joy. If you want to master your mind, you have to be constantly feeding it with positivity. Maybe this means setting the goal of reading one book every month, which would mean reading 10 pages of a book every day.

Reading and absorbing this much knowledge has the power to make a drastic impact on the quality of your life. To nurture your emotional self, setting the goal of practicing gratitude every day is a great way to focus on the good. Similarly, reciting affirmations helps to condition your mind with empowering thoughts.

If you have deep-seated trauma that you haven't yet dealt with, working one-on-one with a therapist is a great way to get the help you need to heal. Asking for help is a sign of strength and bravery.

Relationship

We are social creatures. This is why connecting with others is incredibly important. If you're single, maybe set a goal to attract a man or woman into your life. Get clarity on the values and qualities that you desire in a partner. What are your non-negotiables in a relationship?

Maybe your goal is improving your self-confidence so that you are better able to approach and connect with people. When you do the work to improve your personality, not only will you meet more people but you will also create more opportunities.

If you're in a relationship, the goal may be planning romantic date nights with your partner, making love more often, or practicing gratitude for one another. My fiancée and I write on post-it notes one magic moment that we have shared. We put these notes in a jar and over time, we revisit the jar and reflect upon what we wrote. Eye gazing is another beautiful ritual that you can practice with your partner. This is a great way to connect with your love on a deeper level.

Mission & Purpose

Without a life purpose, your goals will never feel fulfilling. The goal of life should be to live a purpose-driven life. Your purpose gets you out of bed in the morning and excited to start the day. Doing work that you love makes you feel alive inside. If you work for someone else, you could set the goal of developing a new skill set that would complement your current role or increase the possibility of you getting a raise. If you have a business, the goal could be launching a new product or improving a certain aspect of your business.

Money

When it comes to your financial goals, think about it in two ways – how much money you want to make and how much you want to save per month. If you have debt that you want to get rid of, the goal may be creating a budget where you write down and track where your monthly expenses are going. If you spend more than you make per month, consider that to be debt. This will mean that you have to start living below your means.

If the goal is to make more money, you could start investing. There is no better way to plan for your future.

Fun, Family & Friends

When was the last time that you gave yourself permission to play? As adults, we get so wrapped up in the stresses of life that we forget how important it is to have fun! Maybe this means taking up a new hobby or activity that brings you joy.

Making an effort to nurture your creative side will make you feel more energized and increase your overall level of well-being. If you have been neglecting spending time with your friends, maybe plan a nice trip or a weekend adventure with them. If you haven't spent enough time with your family lately, make it a priority to connect with them, whether it's in-person or on a group phone call.

Spirituality 

Spirituality is anything that is not material or physical in form. Rather, it's metaphysical. This could mean connecting with God every day through prayer, attending church, going to a yoga class, or reading spiritual text.

Whatever you do, cultivate a daily practice to raise your consciousness. Being a part of a spiritual community is a powerful way to connect with like-minded people who share your spiritual values.

Contribution

Every year I travel to third-world countries and build schools and houses for families in need. It's so rewarding to give back to others. I encourage you to create the habit of being a giver. As an example, you could set the goal to engage in one random act of kindness every week. You could give money to a homeless person or compliment a stranger on social media.

Every small act of contribution impacts the lives of others. By being a force for good, you will help make the world a better place.

Set SMART Goals

Oftentimes people set goals that are too general. As a result, they never accomplish them. Setting SMART goals is the name of the game. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. A SMART goal increases the chances of you achieving a goal. After you've set smart goals, make sure that you recite your goals in a way that sounds compelling. As an example, “I will easily make $100,000 per year by September 1st, 2021.”

Specific – Your goal should be specific. If not, you won't feel motivated to achieve it. What do you want to accomplish? Get clarity on it. For example, how much weight do you want to lose in 30 days?

Measurable – You need to determine what your indicator will be if you make progress towards accomplishing your goal. For example, “I will lose 10 pounds within two weeks.” If you don't have a way of measuring your success, you won't know when to celebrate yourself when you achieve your milestones.

Attainable – If your goal doesn't seem possible, it will feel like a struggle to achieve it. When I first started my business, my goal was to make $1. I knew that I could achieve this. It wasn't about the amount of money I made. Rather, it was the symbolism behind it. Once I made $1, I set the goal of making $100 per month, $1,000 per month, and so on.

Realistic – Do you believe that you can achieve your goal? You need to determine if your goal can be realistically achieved, based on your level of commitment, the time it will take to achieve it, and the resources that you have.

Timeline – Your goal must have a deadline. If you don't have a deadline, you won't take action. For example, “I will start going to the gym today, and I will continue going for 4 days a week. Within a month, I will lose 30 pounds.”

I hope my goal setting workshop has inspired you to take action.

If you apply what I've taught inside this article, you will see results. Set goals that you want to achieve and commit to the process. If you do, your life will transform.

Goal setting is a necessary process for designing your future. You have the power to turn your vision into reality. However, if you sit on the sidelines and wait for life to give you what you want, you're going to be waiting for a long time.

Are you ready to become a master of goal setting?

Are you ready to discover a system for how to create lasting motivation and consistency towards your goals? CLICK HERE to join my Life Mastery Accelerator program!