Do you still remember the goals you set at the beginning of the year? Don’t worry; you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A study by Statistic Brain<\/a> reported that 92% of people failed to keep up with their New Year’s resolutions. In fact, 25% barely made it past the first week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goal-setting can be a beneficial thing to practice, especially since so many of us are working from home without our usual outlets for downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can help us stay focused and have something to work towards, especially when your personal motivation is low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people think of goal-setting as simply creating a dream board or manifesting \u2013 but it\u2019s more than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The way goals are written can have a more significant impact on the outcome than you realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a greater chance of success, setting goals should follow the SMART framework. SMART translates to Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI want a new laptop\u201d is very different from \u201cI will take on a side job to earn an extra Php 40,000 to buy a new laptop by December 2021.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n The SMART framework is very useful in itself in order to map out goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have used other goal-setting strategies in the past but are having trouble seeing them to fruition, maybe it’s time to switch your approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few more tips to help you visualize your SMART goals and achieve them before the year ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Review where you are so far. <\/strong>Take stock of accomplishments, hiccups, and areas of improvement. This way, you know what you need to focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you wanted to lose a few pounds this year but aren’t quite where you want to be, it’s okay. You can start again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Evaluate the strategies you’ve implemented so far, then tweak them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can add in an hour of walking after work on weekdays, or get active through group virtual classes with your friends on the weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Categorize your goals. <\/strong>Not all are created equal. Don’t feel like all your goals have to be giant projects with drawn-out timelines happening all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some can be as simple as waking up early each morning instead of resisting the temptation of sleeping in before you need to clock in for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You know what you can handle, so choose what you can realistically do before moving on to others\u2014this is an integral part of your specific, realistic and timely goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Break them down into doable actions.<\/strong> It’s hard to stay motivated if your goals seem unreal or impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, list down concrete action steps for each major project so that you can see how far along you are with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, an important part of SMART goal-setting is the realistic aspect of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a long-term goal of being financially free, a good goal is to pay off any small outstanding debts before the year ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t be tempted to set lofty goals of saving a million pesos when you aren\u2019t sure how to do it and how long it will take to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use tools that will motivate you. <\/strong>Some people like the cross-platform accountability of a Google Calendar when it comes to goal-setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Others prefer the old-fashioned way and keep a vision board with a journal or planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever method suits you best, ensure that it is something that you will regularly check and update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can even make it a habit to periodically look over your goals with a cup of coffee and a clear mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make room for self-improvement and learning. <\/strong>We all need a little help getting along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a ton of information on YouTube from coaches, life gurus, and planner enthusiasts that can help inspire you when you need some motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a lot to learn regarding productivity and goal-setting, as there are so many methods that can suit each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you evaluate your goals thus far and tweak them, you have another partner to help you as you learn and reward yourself for your mini-milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smart’s Double Giga Promos<\/strong><\/a> give you 2GB data to use every day on whatever suits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Giga<\/strong> Video<\/strong><\/a> subscription gives you access to a wealth of inspiration and information through YouTube videos and other video streaming app for just Php 99 for 7 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To keep you on track with your 9-5, choose from Giga Work<\/strong><\/a> and Giga Study<\/strong><\/a> data packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These plans are loaded with sulit <\/em>data packs and access to study and work apps which you can use for online meetings, collaborations, payments, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also choose to subscribe to other Double Giga<\/strong> offers like Giga Games<\/strong><\/a> to reward yourself with play time, or Giga Stories<\/strong><\/a> to stay connected 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