
One of the hardest parts of goal setting is figuring out exactly what your goal is. Luckily, there are some simple ways of figuring this out.
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Think of distinct categories you can set goals in. Some common categories:
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Social
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Career
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Education
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Physical
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Pleasure/leisure
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Think about what you want in each category
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How do you relax or make time for yourself?
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What do you want to achieve in your education or career?
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If you’re stuck, use a questionnaire to identify areas you are unsatisfied with in your life
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Think of small changes you can make to create a cumulative change in your lifestyle
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Not getting enough sleep - aim to sleep half an hour earlier
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A lot of time spent online or on work - set a specific time aside each day entirely to yourself
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Reflect on how you view yourself- which aspects of yourself you are proud of and which are you not, consider how to change them
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Use the SMART goal method to create your goals
Types of questions to help identify goals:
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What do I want to be remembered?
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What drives me?
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What matters to me the most?
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What does my perfect life look like?
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How can I get to my perfect life?
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Would changing my sleep habits positively impact my life?
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Has social media impacted me, and would changing social media patterns positively benefit me?
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Do I take breaks between periods online?
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Am I physically active?
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Is my view of myself overwhelmingly positive or negative?
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Am I satisfied with my social life?