In life, there would always be many things that would be screaming for our attention. Some deserve our attention while others are merely distractions. There is wisdom in recognizing the attractions and the distractions. Recognizing them will allow us to prioritize and make the most of not just our time alone but our resources.
The first thing we need to do to be more effective is to set goals. What is important to you? Based on your strength, what are the things that are feasible for you to achieve without necessarily trying to be like others? Goal setting is important to becoming more effective and efficient so you can be rid of that distraction. It comes with a lot of discipline and hunger for achievements too.
Many people don't set goals. We have so many laid back and relaxed people that would never want to step out of their comfort zone that's why I said it calls for discipline and hunger. You must truly want it. Nothing is given in this life. No one hands out things without seeing value. Nothing just falls from heaven like manna. What are you substituting as value for the things you desire to see?
Apart from having those who don't set goals at all, we also have those who set goals but not enough goals and those who don't set the relevant ones as well. You can set goals but what's the benefit of a goal that won't stretch you? What's the importance of a goal that is easily exhaustible?
Some set goals but still, they don't follow the principles of their goal settings and they wonder why they are easily frustrated in their quest to achieve their goals. We have those who also don't relate to their goals the way they ought to so they cant get the maximum result that is expected. You are supposed to live for your goals and it should always burn at the back of your mind. It should be the reason why you wake up without pressing the snooze button on your alarm clock.
What do you stand to gain when you set your goals? You cannot be doing the same thing over and over again while expecting a different outcome? Life doesn't work like that and even life supports those who take learning seriously. Life is about learning; you learn from your past mistakes so you won't have to repeat them while doing things better.
1. Goals help us to make successive changes in the areas of our lives where we have not achieved success.
Look at your life and the things you wish to achieve. State the things you have achieved and state the things you haven't achieved yet. Some desire to save more so they can achieve a particular goal - it could be a project or anything.
2. Setting goals protect us against procrastination.
No doubt, procrastination is not just the thief of time but the assassination of idealism. It spurs you on and pushes you towards your determination. You need to show determination and with a determined mind, you won't have issues with taking the needed steps.
3. When you set goals, you will be able to evaluate your life and see whether you are moving in the direction you want to go.
It is also an avenue for you to increase beyond your previous limit because you can't go from aiming high to setting goals that are lower than the previous ones you have set. You should be increasing in strength and capacity, not reducing in them.
4. When you set goals, it helps you in a great way to stay focused and it protects you from the undue influence of others who wants to try and fix their routine into yours.
Imagine having a meeting with someone that has the potential to fuel your goals and you have a call to go out on a totally unrelated event, with your goals in mind, you will know how to make your decision but without setting a goal, you won't be able to prioritize.
5. You cannot feature in a future that you cannot picture.
When we set a goal, it motivates us to look ahead into the future, more like a sneak peek and the vivid image of that alone would drive us on to attain it.
6. No doubt, setting goals and attaining them gives us self confidence and renewed determination coupled with a sense of fulfilment as well.
It makes us understand that there is no limit to a determined mind and it helps us to keep aiming higher. It also helps us to create targets that can make us extend our energy.
When you are given a target in the bank and you consistently overshoot or meet that target, it is natural for the bank to increase your target by increasing your portfolio because you have proved to them that you can achieve more. In fact, it might even cause issues for other colleagues because they will know that you all have the same platform and opportunity so for you to achieve yours, they believe others should learn how to achieve theirs.
That's with life too. When we can achieve a set plan or goal we should consistently push ourselves to achieve even more. We can achieve more and it all depends on how much we want it and it all boils down to having a goal in mind. I believe we can achieve whatever we set our minds on. For some, it might take a while and for others, shorter but the bottom line is having a set goal in mind and working to attain it. There would be distractions but how 'bad' do you want it?
Thank you for your time.
Becoming effective as a mother and wife feel like I deserve more hands and feet lol. Or maybe I can have extra 8 hours a day for myself? 🤣
I have to reassess myself. I have to manage my time efficiently to do things I want while looking after my family.