Goal Setting
What is Goal Setting?
Goal Setting is an overarching cognitive process that enables people to define the changes they want to see or the things they want to achieve in their lives. Good goal setting skills is not just wishful thinking. Well honed goal setting skills enable us to set goals that are achievable, meaningful, and enable us to grow as individuals. Without strong goal setting skills and strategies, the other executive functions can struggle to manifest because there aren’t appropriate goals to drive towards.
What do Goal Setting challenges look like?
- Laziness
- Always setting, but never achieving, goals
- Avoidance of responsibilities
- Feeling stuck
- Waiting to be told what to do
- A lack of accountability
What are some strategies to help with Goal Setting challenges?
- Breaking down of goals into manageable parts
- Identifying what makes you "tick"
- Identification of longer term goals and what you want in life
- Brainstorming strategies
- Tracking of and maintaining goals
How can coaching help with Goal Setting challenges?
- Increased awareness and metacognition
- Identification of shifting limitations
- Development of strategies particular to your strengths
- Assessing effectiveness of strategies
- Increase accountability for desired growth and change
