Goal setting is simply the practice of defining what you want. Some people complain, "I dont know what I want." That is Bull Shit, just pick some things that you want like friends, health, money, etc. Then take those things and define them further: what kind of friends?, what do you mean by healthy? how much money? The more details you put in, the better. Dont get caught up in "I dont really know if I want that." If you change your mind, change your goal, but you have to pick something to get started. Even the most uptight loser has positive fantasies.
Dont worry about the reality of what you think you really can or should do. Just set cool goals that excite you. If you arent totally psyched about your goals then change them and add to them, until are they totally Wicked Cool. Also make the entire path to success as fun as possible. That way even if you dont complete your goal, you will be happy with each advance and happy no matter how far you get.
If you dont like goal setting then you are doing it wrong. Make "I love goal-setting" a goal. Also make sure you set positive goals. For example dont set a goal: "I dont want to smoke." Set the goal: "I am a healthy person who is proud to be a non-smoker." If you get stressed out by goals, then make "I am relaxed while working hard" a goal.
Goal setting is easy and fun and everyone can do it. Yeah, it takes time, but it is time well spent! If you are the typical upset depressed doomed individual who spends more time pondering problems and complaining about everyone else, then start goal setting now! It will help you transform your life faster than you can imagine. Just defining what you want will set your subconscious into action, and you will probably achieve many of your goals without even trying.
What are you waiting for???!!! Get out some paper and start making a list of things you want to do with your life and set your first goal: "I take time to fantasize about a positive future and I organize my ideas on paper at least once a week."
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