ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -It turns out that goal setting is a learned skill – not something we just inherently know how to do. In fact, according to research out of Harvard: “Although setting goals improves performance robustly across various settings, it is nevertheless a skill: one must learn how to effectively set goals.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Having a powerful imagination that gives you a clear vision of yourself in your future success will drive motivation and inspiration. Great goal setters spend time carefully envisioning themselves in the future having already achieved this success. Visualizing future success sets up a cognitive dissonance in your mind.

Detailed explanation-3: -Goals are the first step towards planning for the future, and play a fundamental role in the development of skills in various facets of life, from work to relationships and everything in between.

Detailed explanation-4: -Decide. Think of something you want to do or work towards. Write it down. Carefully. Tell someone. Telling someone we know about our goals also seems to increase the likelihood that we will stick at them. Break your goal down. This is especially important for big goals. Plan your first step. Keep going. Celebrate.