Setting Weekly Goals You’ll Actually Meet

It feels like we celebrated New Year only a few days back and we are already in our second week of February.

Some of you might have been able to keep good track of your goals and resolution while most of you will be struggling and left the process altogether.

Do you know that only 8 percent of people actually achieve their goals?

Why do you think there is a humongous difference in the percentage while it comes to achieving goals? Well, I honestly believe people who achieve their goals and resolutions plan their goals and roadmap better than those who don’t. They constantly reflect where they are in their goals process and work hard to stay on track.

Making a good plan, executing it, and reflecting makes all the difference when it comes to achieving one’s goals.

Let’s dive deep into the topic to understand this better and learn how to make a good weekly plan.

Common mistakes people make while setting goals:

1. Setting yearly goals

2. Not keeping track of the goals

3. Not self-analyzing through the process

4. Not setting SMART goals

5. Not knowing your 'Why'

6. Setting un-realistic and big goals

7. Not making a clear roadmap to achieve these goals

Have you been in any one or all of the above situations? Then you know, you easily lose focus and your tracks.

Don’t worry. I am going to share one easy and effective tip that will help you achieve your goals and stay on track.

Set Monthly goals instead of Yearly goals

A year is a long time for any goal and that makes tracking that goal harder. It is so easy to lose focus and motivation. That is why setting monthly goals are way easier and effective too.

If one of your goals is to write a book and if it can take 2 months to write one, you can easily divide that goal into two parts and create a roadmap for two months. 50% of the goal can be completed in one month and the remaining 50% in the next month.

Task 1 – Here is your task 1 in this weekly goal planning. At the end of every month, sit and plan your goals for the coming month. I do this on the 30th or 31st of each month. Now be careful in how much goals you plan because there is only so much one can achieve in a month’s time.

Task 2 – Now divide those goals and assign each part to each week of the month. If writing a book is your goal, then divide it into 4 or 5 parts depending upon the number of weeks and assign one part to each week. Coming up with an outline of the book and writing Introduction can be in one week. Writing the next 20% of the book can be allotted to the next week. Likewise according to your goals, you can easily divide and make these sub-tasks.

Task 3 – This is where the real planning comes in place. You have to make a to-do list daily to achieve these weekly goals. Now when you sit to make the to-do list, you have a clear picture before you. All you have to look at is your weekly goal and nothing else. This will help the planning easy. Make a to-do list that is easy to follow and don’t over-whelm yourself with too many tasks.

Task 4 – Reflect. After each week, analyze yourself. See your weekly goals evaluate if you have achieved them all. Both weekly and monthly reflections are very important. This is the key factor that will help you stay on track with your goals. Here are few questions that you must ask yourself at the end of every week and month.

1. Did I achieve all my goals?

2. On a scale of 1 to 10 where am I in achieving my goals? (Give marks on where you are at your goals).

3. What’s working?

4. What’s not working?

5. How am I feeling?

6. What can I let go of?

7. What can I celebrate?

8. What can I improve?

9. What can I delegate?

10. What should I remember?

Reflecting on your goals and your performance is more important than planning the goal itself. With this easy and effective goal setting tip, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and plan your week.

Always remember, having a clear plan will always differentiate you from the rest who only set their resolutions and goals but fail to plan. Those who fail to plan, fail to achieve their goals.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln

Just because you planned, doesn’t mean you will have only success. You may fall, you may fail, but what’s important is to stand up every time you fall and learn from the mistakes and be consistent. This is where most people fail. Without failures, no one can ever learn the right path. So don’t be afraid to lose. Be afraid to lie on the ground without even trying.

If you feel stuck anywhere in the goal-setting process and need help, always feel free to DM me here. I will be more than happy to help you out.

Starting is most important. SO START working on your dreams and live a productive and happy life.

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See you guys next week with another useful and interesting post.

Have a great week.

Until then, Take Care,

Bubye.