From a point of view of someone who loves setting goals, I can say that setting short-term goals, like quarterly goals, is as important as planning your long-term goals. Why? I think setting short-term goals is like creating a system for you to achieve your long-term goals. Aside from that, I listed below a few more reasons that may convince you to do so:
1. Short-term goals are more achievable.
Long-term goals are important, but they can sometimes seem overwhelming or impossible to achieve. By setting short-term goals, you can break your long-term goals down into smaller, more manageable steps. This can make it easier to stay motivated and see progress toward your long-term goals.
2. Short-term goals can help you stay focused.
It’s easy to get sidetracked or lose motivation when you’re working towards a long-term goal. Setting short-term goals allows you to stay focused and keep moving forward, even when the going gets tough.
3. Short-term goals can provide a sense of accomplishment.
When you achieve a short-term goal, it can give you a sense of accomplishment and help you stay motivated. This can be especially important if you’re working towards a long-term goal that will take a lot of time and effort.
4. Short-term goals can help you build good habits.
By setting and achieving short-term goals, you can establish good habits that will help you achieve your long-term goals. For example, if your long-term goal is to get in shape, you might set a short-term goal to go to the gym three times a week. By achieving this short-term goal consistently, you can build the habit of regular exercise, which will help you achieve your long-term goal.
5. Short-term goals can help you adapt to change.
Life is full of surprises, and it’s not uncommon for things to change unexpectedly. By setting short-term goals, you can be more flexible and adapt to change as it comes. For example, if your long-term goal is to start your own business, you might set a short-term goal to research different business ideas. If one of those ideas doesn’t pan out, you can quickly pivot to another short-term goal and keep moving forward.
See? Setting short-term goals feel like you are achieving more. Small steps are easier to take, right? ????
Overall, setting short-term goals at the beginning of the year can be a great way to focus your energy, stay focused, build good habits, and make progress toward your long-term goals. So why not give it a try?
Happy goal-setting to us!
