Setting Accomplishable Goals

I asked my dad to write a blog post for us on Goals. Here is what he said:

You out there, being all you can be and living a life worthy of God's calling is an undaunting task. So let's keep our goals in a realistic and healthy perspective, not what some would preach as what we should or could do which means cut out "the crap" .
First of all, begin with simple goals and plan to build upon them, like you would walk up steps, a hill or a tree. The success of your first step will be essential to build your confidence. For example, on Mondays in January, I will write down my assignments I need to complete for this week.

Second, make your goal manageable, like beginning where you at now and build on top of what you are doing. Like with the above example, if you never write down your assignments or never have made a "to do" list, the above goal could be what you should do, not what you can do. So make it simplier like, This month I will ask ______ (someone who can help you) to help me write out an assignment list for one week.

Third, identify what could be a barrier (something that gets in your way) to you accomplishing your goal. Could being distracted by video games, a friend who likes to talk or forgetfulness? Then find out how you are going to overcome this barrier before it happens, because you know it will happen.

So write up a goal, based upon the above recommendations, being sure to answer how you are going to overcome any barriers.

Thanks for letting me be a part of your blog today! The older Mr Reed