Personal Development Goals - Frequently Asked Questions

Personal Development Goals - Frequently Asked Questions

A lot of people are aware of the power of personal development goals. However, few actually take the time to set them, and fewer still work toward achieving them. This is because there is confusion about how to properly set personal development goals. In this article, I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about goal setting.

How do I find my perfect goal?

You do it by brainstorming. Most people are not clear about what they want out of life. This is because they censor their thoughts with limiting beliefs. You need to lift those censors if you're going to truly create a compelling goal.

What is the best way to brainstorm?

Simply write without limit. Ask yourself this question -- what would I dare to dream if I knew I couldn't fail? Then, take out a piece of paper and keep answering that question. Write for at least five minutes straight. Don't worry about what you write down. The idea is to get a list of goals you find compelling.

What do I do if I get stuck?

If you get stuck during the brainstorming process, just ask yourself some more questions. What skills and attributes would you like to possess? Would you like to be a world famous hypnotist? A fearless leader? What is holding you back most in your life that you'd like to break free from? Keep writing until you're convinced you've exhausted all ideas.

Okay, I got my list -- what now?

Once you have generated your list, it's time to go back and prioritize them and find your most compelling goal. First, go through each item on your list, and put a number by it -- 1, 3, 5, 10 or 20. These numbers indicate how many years you'd like to achieve the goal by. Don't worry if you don't know how you will achieve the goal, just set a deadline for achieving it.

Then, go back and find all your one year goals. Locate the one that gets you the most excited, and compels you to want to act on it right away.

That is your goal!