Goal setting is a really simple, but powerful tool to help prioritise stuff. I was surprised the first time I sat down and made a list with a few goals. I discovered I'd been carrying around a sense of paralysis at the thought that there was so much that I could do, that I didn't know what to do. Since then, I've been setting goals with varying degrees of specificity depending on the time-frame, and I've been really happy with the results. I am starting a new job in a new country in a few weeks and that all stems from a goal that I set more than 5 years ago.
I'm a big fan of making "lists." There are always things that I'd prefer to be doing and I don't allow myself to do them until I've crossed all of the more tedious things off of my list. -It works. Jeshk0, good luck with your goals! You write: Good luck!But this is very straight-forward and not very difficult. It gives me something to focus on this year, but it's not nearly ambitious enough. I can definitely do better.
-I think its important to challenge yourself for sure, but at the same time its VERY important that the goals we set in life are realistic and attainable. Otherwise, frustration sets in and often complacency isn't too far behind.
It's true, and it also means that you feel as in-control as it is possible to feel. Having clear priorities also means that it's easy to readjust should something unexpected come up (even if that readjustment is "I'm going to re-examine my priorities, and set a new goal"). I've been watching House of Cards recently, and I'm a little worried that I'm starting to sound like Frank Underwood. I'm not that committed or ruthless, I just like to know where I'm going. Working in IT ($big_name_company), moving from Dublin, Ireland to the Pacific Northwest. Also moving from engineering to management. Very excited about the whole thing! :)