Question

If you are like millions of people around the world, you may have new goals(目標) from time to time. Perhaps you want to save money, lose weight or learn a new skill. But then you get busy. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by, and you are no closer to your goal.

When we do not work on our goals, we may end up feeling guilty or not successful. So, how can we work on these larger life goals?

Set specific goals

As you set your goals, be specific. If a goal is too general, it may be hard to achieve.

Let's say your goal is to get in better physical shape. That's a fine idea—but scientists might say as a goal, it is too general. To make the goal more specific, you could say your goal is to lose a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of time.

Write your goals down

Experts say writing down your goal is a very important step. It gets the goal out of your brain and into the real world.

Some scientists suggest that writing a goal on paper is better than typing it on your computer or saying it into your phone. Your brain receives information differently when it comes from handwriting. Writing things down seems to say to the brain, “I am important! Remember me!”

Tell a friend

Telling someone your goal is also helpful.

If someone else knows about your goals, you are held accountable for any progress or lack of progress. Your friend might ask, “So, how many pages of your novel have you written?” If you keep saying “none,” you might feel bad.

Break down BIG goals into small ones

Not all goals are created equal. Some can be quite big. And for those bigger goals, experts suggest breaking them down into smaller ones.

So, let's say you want to work for yourself. You love cooking. So, you decide to start your own company that supplies food for special events. Now, that is a very big goal. But it is made up of many smaller goals. So, identify them, write them down and set time limits for yourself.

These suggestions all help to realize your goals. Your way to your goal makes up the weeks, days and hours of your lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!

Ways to 1. your goals
You may have new goals from time to time. Sometimes you are too2. to work on it. Then you may feel3. or unsuccessful.
Set specific goals	◆If a goal is too general, you may4. to achieve it. ◆Make your goal more specific.
Write your goals down	◆It gets the goal out of your brain and into the real world. ◆Write a goal on paper5. of typing it on your computer or saying it into your phone.
Tell a friend	◆It may be of much6. to tell someone your goal. ◆If you keep saying “none,” you might not feel7. .
8.big goals into small ones	◆Not all goals are created equal. ◆You make up your9. to start your own food company. ◆It consists of many smaller goals.
All the10. above helps make your goals come true.

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