It’s one thing to set goals; however, it is important to clarify your goals so you know when you will reach them. In this post, we’re going to look at several practical tips for helping you go beyond simply setting goals. Instead, you’ll click away with the confidence and clarity to set goals that build momentum and purpose in your business. 

How to Clarify Your Goals

To help put this process into perspective, we’re going to look through the SMART goals model. This isn’t a new method by any means, but it’s typically not a person’s go-to when setting goals. In most cases, you may have grabbed a piece of paper and answered the open-ended questions like where you want to be in 3 years, 5 years, things you want to accomplish, and so on. While there’s not anything wrong with that, setting goals based on that alone isn’t always enough. 

Clarify your goals by being specific.

Being specific about your goals starts with thinking about what you want to accomplish. Do you want to make a certain income? Are you looking to enroll a certain number of people in your coaching program? Once you’re able to identify answers to these questions, you can begin to determine what steps need to be taken to achieve it.

Clear goals should be measurable.

This is where being able to track your goals comes into play. Let’s use the example of wanting to enroll clients into your exclusive coaching program. You’ll want to identify the number of clients so you’ll have something to measure and track. If the number is 5, then with each enrollment, you’ll be able to track how close you are to your goal. Having this number will also help you track income earned from each enrollment, which helps to know if you have an earned income goal.

Clarifying your goals involves making sure they are achievable.

Reality and expectations meet when it’s time to set goals that are actually achievable. If you’re just starting your business, setting a goal to make a million dollars in your first month may not be very realistic. When setting your goals, ask yourself if it’s something you can actually accomplish. 

Clear goals are relevant to you and your business.

It’s easy to look at what others are accomplishing and set goals according to their success. This is the number one way to get yourself off track. Always set goals that are relevant to you and your business. Think about why you are setting the goal you want to achieve. Are you looking to get out of debt? Is there a dream vacation you’d like to save up for? Keep your life, business, and journey in mind as you clarify your goals.

Having clarity in goal setting involves time specificity. 

In other words, your goals need to have a time frame in which you’d like to reach them. Without one, it could be easy to lose track of where you are in reaching it. Once you’ve written your goals, begin to think in terms of the tasks that it will take to reach them. Then, give those tasks a time limit. From there, you’ll be able to track your progress more fluidly.

Final Thoughts

Using the SMART goal setting method, you can begin to clarify your goals so you know when you’ll reach them. This rinse and repeat cycle can easily accommodate any business and style. Check out this podcast to hear more about clarifying your goals and how this method can be a game-changer for you and your business.