Set Goals That You Actually Want to Accomplish

March 16, 2017

Set Goals That You Actually Want to Accomplish

It’s unlikely that you’ll make progress on your professional development goals if they feel like a chore. Instead of focusing on things you “should” do, choose one or two areas of focus that align with what really matters to you. Ask yourself:

If I could accomplish just one major professional development goal this year, what would it be?
When I think about this goal, do I get excited about the prospect of working on it as well as achieving it?
Am I motivated to achieve this goal because it’s interesting and important, or is it something that I think would please other people?
Use the answers to come up with a shortlist of goals that truly match your personal ambitions.

Adapted from “Stop Setting Goals You Don’t Actually Care About,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders