Goal setting trend has been on the rise in the last few years for various reasons. The aim of the May 2018 goals Regardless of whatever sector you work in, there is always a need to set goals. But why do we set goals and what are we trying to achieve by setting goals?
Goal setting is a skill that many have but only a few stick with and even less than implement it. There are many reasons why setting goals is important and in this article we aim to share a few reasons.
Why do we set Goals?
I guess I should start with explaining why I set goals and what I get from it. For as long as I can remember I have always been a goal setter in everything I do. It is more like a habit that I picked us on quite early on and have continued into adulthood. I set goals because it holds me accountable and allows me to have something to work towards. Other reasons why people set goals include:
- For many setting goals allows them to stay focused on the end goal
- It provides direction and works like a compass
- Others helps people feel like they are in control of their lives
- For some it is out of personal satisfaction to know they have set goals
- And for many of us, it provides motivation to work towards our goal
Now that we’ve established why people set goals, it is time to review last month’s goals. Setting goals is as important as taking the time to review the previous month’s goals. I am a strong believer in reviewing the past, learning from it and creating a new mode of action. With that being said, here are the April 2018 Goals in review.
Recap of the April 2018 Goals
- Review the vendor contracts to understand the requirements and if they are being adhered to. SUCCESS
- Prepare for the audit adequately, ask questions or prepare in advance. SUCCESS
- Stick to work schedule 9-6 and no more. SUCCESS
- Schedule posts – this has been tough but with a busy month ahead, need to restart. FAILED
- Prepare for next course. In Progress
- Start scheduling posts a week in advance. FAILED
- Start new posting schedule. FAILED
- Resume Saturday and Sunday as rest days. SUCCESS
I must admit, April was rather a business month and I barely had time to review my goals. Often I make it a point to check up on my goals to monitor my progress but still not too badly done. Now it’s time to set the May 2018 Goals.
May 2018 Goals
Whenever I set goals, I like to take into account all the planned happenings in the new month. During the month of May I have a couple of trips planned which should be interesting. I am looking forward to returning to Korea and seeing my besties plus relaxing. With relaxing on my mind, here are the May 2018 Goals;
- Schedule posts in advance for the week and start a new posting schedule
- Submit pre-course assignment before the deadline
- Resume Local adventures and visit National Trust properties
- Budget for the trip to Seoul
- Book a surprise trip for my parent’s 30-anniversary coming up
- Make time for OH and arrange a romantic getaway
I have a lot of other goals I wish to accomplish this month but won’t be writing them all done on here. As someone whose to-do list orientated, my note books is already full of things I wish to accomplish. At the end of the day, setting goals is good for one’s personal development.
Do you ever set goals?
Trina says
I love that you do this type of post, it really lays things out and holds you accountable in a way by putting the goals out into the world. I may have to start doing something like this because writing lists in a random notebook isn’t doing it for me anymore.
Laura says
Goal setting (and sticking to them) are so important in life! It keeps us accountable and helpful in our success. Love it!
Miranda says
It sure does, I love it too as it’s something useful in my life
Tomi C says
Writing my goals down and putting them in a place where I can reference them several times throughout the day helps keeps me focused on them. Good luck with reaching your goals for the month. Keep us posted.
Miranda says
Thank you, it is the same for me. I refer to them often so I can stay on track
Heather says
Great job! Recognizing your goals and holding yourself accountable is a great step to accomplishing them. Even when you “fail”, you have a bigger picture and clear view of the things you might need to spend more time on. I’m a goal setter too and when I write it down I stick to it so much more.
Miranda says
Thank you so much Heather, accountability is important as accomplishing the goals. As you said failing is also an important to view the bigger picture and continue working hard towards it
Alison Rost says
It’s so nice to have goals for the month because it keeps you on the right track towards your dreams!
I think it’s awesome that you were able to reach most of your goals! I hope you reach this month’s as well!
Miranda says
Thank you Alison, I like to work hard for my dreams to come to flourishing
Jeanine says
you know I get so proud when I sit down, set goals for myself and then I just never follow through… ever. I need to work on this. So wonderful that you’ve accomplished yours. Very Inspiring!
Miranda says
I am glad to have inspired you Jeanine, it is touch keeping track but sometimes its as easy as downloading an app that reminds you daily
chubskulit rose says
It is very important to recognize the failure as much as the success. It gets you straighten out and figure out how to be better at it.
Miranda says
That is so true, I believe in reviewing the goals I did not accomplish and making a new plan of action to achieve them
Jeanette says
Sounds like you have some pretty good goals here! Hopefully your parents to read this and know that you’re going to give them a surprise trip LOL.
Miranda says
LOL, I am hoping they do not so I can definitely keep it as a surprise for them
Ricci says
I love making goals and listing them! That really makes me want to accomplish them even more! Good luck this month!!
Miranda says
Thanks Ricci and to you too, I am the same. Listing them is half the job
Terri Steffes says
It was fun to see what goals you made and ones that are “not yet.” I am impressed! Keep up, tell us for accountability and share your secrets! 🙂
Miranda says
Hahaha my secrets lol, I just know what I want o work on and work on it until I achieve or even change strategy
robin rue says
It looks like you got some of your goals accomplished and that is great news. Hope you get to the rest of the things you wanted to do soon 🙂
Miranda says
Thanks Robin, I want to work on my new goals and any that I did not manage last month
Melissa Chapman says
You are so well organized to set goals and review your results. Your trip should be amazing and congratulations on the anniversary.
Miranda says
Thanks Melissa, I try to be organised otherwise things fall through the cracks
Ashley says
Way to keep yourself accountable. I need to do something like this for my May goals.
Miranda says
I being in being accountable and love having somewhere I can check on my goals regularly
Candy says
It does bring satisfaction when setting goals. Glad to see more people are learning all about goal setting
Miranda says
It sure does, I find it such a therapeutic way to live life
Laura says
Goal setting (and sticking to them) are so important in life! It keeps us accountable and helpful in our success. Love it!
Miranda says
It sure does, I love it too as it’s something useful in my life
Trina says
I love that you do this type of post, it really lays things out and holds you accountable in a way by putting the goals out into the world. I may have to start doing something like this because writing lists in a random notebook isn’t doing it for me anymore.
Heather says
Great job! Recognizing your goals and holding yourself accountable is a great step to accomplishing them. Even when you “fail”, you have a bigger picture and clear view of the things you might need to spend more time on. I’m a goal setter too and when I write it down I stick to it so much more.
Miranda says
Thank you so much Heather, accountability is important as accomplishing the goals. As you said failing is also an important to view the bigger picture and continue working hard towards it
Jeanine says
you know I get so proud when I sit down, set goals for myself and then I just never follow through… ever. I need to work on this. So wonderful that you’ve accomplished yours. Very Inspiring!
Miranda says
I am glad to have inspired you Jeanine, it is touch keeping track but sometimes its as easy as downloading an app that reminds you daily
chubskulit rose says
It is very important to recognize the failure as much as the success. It gets you straighten out and figure out how to be better at it.
Miranda says
That is so true, I believe in reviewing the goals I did not accomplish and making a new plan of action to achieve them
Ricci says
I love making goals and listing them! That really makes me want to accomplish them even more! Good luck this month!!
Miranda says
Thanks Ricci and to you too, I am the same. Listing them is half the job
Alison Rost says
It’s so nice to have goals for the month because it keeps you on the right track towards your dreams!
I think it’s awesome that you were able to reach most of your goals! I hope you reach this month’s as well!
Miranda says
Thank you Alison, I like to work hard for my dreams to come to flourishing
Terri Steffes says
It was fun to see what goals you made and ones that are “not yet.” I am impressed! Keep up, tell us for accountability and share your secrets! 🙂
Miranda says
Hahaha my secrets lol, I just know what I want o work on and work on it until I achieve or even change strategy
Tomi C says
Writing my goals down and putting them in a place where I can reference them several times throughout the day helps keeps me focused on them. Good luck with reaching your goals for the month. Keep us posted.
Miranda says
Thank you, it is the same for me. I refer to them often so I can stay on track
Ashley says
Way to keep yourself accountable. I need to do something like this for my May goals.
Miranda says
I being in being accountable and love having somewhere I can check on my goals regularly
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
Congratulations on reaching a number of your goals. Goals can be super helpful to set because without them you have nothing to measure growth.
Miranda says
Thank you, that is one of the reasons I set my goals
Melissa Chapman says
You are so well organized to set goals and review your results. Your trip should be amazing and congratulations on the anniversary.
Miranda says
Thanks Melissa, I try to be organised otherwise things fall through the cracks
Alli Smith says
Yay for all your successful goals! I never hit every single goal, but knowing I’m at least trying works for me. It’s so sweet that you are planning a trip for your parent’s anniversary.
Miranda says
Thanks All, I want them to enjoy there day and just relax. I rarely hit all my goals and reviewing them allows me to focus and try those I wasn’t able to do again and maybe with a different approach
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
Congratulations on reaching a number of your goals. Goals can be super helpful to set because without them you have nothing to measure growth.
Sarah Bailey says
It sounds like you have some awesome May goals to be achieving. I am glad you have managed to get Saturday and Sunday as rest days I really need to think about doing that myself.
Miranda says
Thanks Sarah, they are the only days which I feel like belong to me
Tasheena says
Congratulations on the goals that you completed in April. Wishing you a success and productive month with accomplishing your May goals.
Miranda says
Thanks Tasheena, much appreciated
Jeanette says
Sounds like you have some pretty good goals here! Hopefully your parents to read this and know that you’re going to give them a surprise trip LOL.
Miranda says
LOL, I am hoping they do not so I can definitely keep it as a surprise for them
Amber Myers says
Woohoo, it looks like you hit most of your goals, which is always a plus. I tend to have Saturday and Sundays as rest days as well.
And yes, do set goals! Sometimes I reach them, other times it takes me longer, but that’s okay.
Miranda says
Thanks Amber, I have the same attitude. Sometimes I hit all my goals and other times I don’t and that’s fine too.
Alli Smith says
Yay for all your successful goals! I never hit every single goal, but knowing I’m at least trying works for me. It’s so sweet that you are planning a trip for your parent’s anniversary.
Candy says
It does bring satisfaction when setting goals. Glad to see more people are learning all about goal setting
Miranda says
It sure does, I find it such a therapeutic way to live life
robin rue says
It looks like you got some of your goals accomplished and that is great news. Hope you get to the rest of the things you wanted to do soon 🙂
Miranda says
Thanks Robin, I want to work on my new goals and any that I did not manage last month
Sarah Bailey says
It sounds like you have some awesome May goals to be achieving. I am glad you have managed to get Saturday and Sunday as rest days I really need to think about doing that myself.
Miranda says
Thanks Sarah, they are the only days which I feel like belong to me
Amber Myers says
Woohoo, it looks like you hit most of your goals, which is always a plus. I tend to have Saturday and Sundays as rest days as well.
And yes, do set goals! Sometimes I reach them, other times it takes me longer, but that’s okay.
Miranda says
Thanks Amber, I have the same attitude. Sometimes I hit all my goals and other times I don’t and that’s fine too.