A Guide to Goal Setting. Why we need to set goals, how to have an effective goal setting system, and the various types of goals. Plus a link to our Goal Setting tool you can use for free.

1. A GUIDE TO GOAL SETTING
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OVERVIEW
Why do we need to set goals
What is an effective Goal Setting System
Types of Goals
Common Problems in Goal Setting
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A GUIDE TO GOAL SETTING
WHY DO WE NEED TO SET GOALS
Goal setting has a potent effect on behaviour
change by increasing motivation towards the
desired outcome. An effective goal setting systems
concentrates our attention, directing our effort to
achieve something we want.

4. GOAL SETTING
SYSTEM
WHAT IS AN EFFECTIVE
PERFORMANCE
GOAL
Specific with numerical values
Moderate Difficulty
Supported by Process Goal
EVALUATION
Evaluation of Goal
Feedback on progress
To be effective, the performance goal (more on this later)
must be of a moderate but realistic difficult. It should be
specific with a numerical aspect (Percentages, targets,
dates) allowing for progress to be measured. Strategies or
process goals are flexible yet clearly defined steps of how to
achieve the performance goal.
An effective goal setting system allows for re-evaluation and
feedback on progress. In this sense, goal attainment
dependents on completing the process goals.
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5. GOALS
TYPES OF
OUTCOME GOALS
-Subjective goal based on competition, outside of
individual control
PERFORMANCE GOALS
-Self-comparison goal based on previous
performance, moderate difficulty with numerical
aspect
PROCESS GOALS
Concise action orientated strategies, actions or steps to
achieve the performance goal.
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COMMON PROBLEMS
Too Many Goals to Once
In the beginner set one or two complimentary goals only
Too Rigid
Performance and Process goals should be flexible and adapted has
circumstances change
Non- Specific
Use numerics, dates, times and percentages to make a specific goal
Individual Differences
Consider locus of control, personal circumstances, action or task
orientation
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SET YOUR GOALS
Filled out the step-by-step form at ausbootcamps.com/goals
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