Without a deadline,you run the very real risk of failure. You could delay starting or remain unconcerned about interruptions which drag on and on and on…

Of course, there may be legitimate reasons, beyond your control, for delays and interruptions. That’s okay. You simply adjust your target and end-dates accordingly. This too, is part of being realistic and working WITH, rather than against the realities of your personal circumstances.

Just like maps, which detail the towns and distances between your starting and finishing points, it is necessary to break down your ultimate goal into the various intermediate goals. It helps to remember the adage: ‘ How do you eat and elephant? Answer - a bite at a time.’ (See the GOAL EXAMPLE)

Part 1: Goals must be realistic and achievable
Part 2: Goals must be specific and personal to you
Part 3: Goals must be measurable
Part 4: Goals must have a time frame
Part 5: Goals must be written down