{"id":2505,"date":"2023-05-16T05:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T09:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/why-its-so-important-to-set-achievable-goals\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T05:26:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T09:26:02","slug":"why-its-so-important-to-set-achievable-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/why-its-so-important-to-set-achievable-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s So Important to Set Achievable Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why is it important to set achievable goals? When you set ambitious goals, it\u2019s exciting, exhilarating, and if you hit your targets, you\u2019ll receive well-deserved positive recognition. On top of that, thinking big and reaching for the stars is a no-lose proposition. If you achieve your goal you\u2019re a hero and if you fail to cross the finish line successfully, oh well\u2026you weren\u2019t expected to pull off the impossible anyway.<\/p>\n

The problem with that approach is that people who set an incredibly ambitious goal use it as an excuse<\/a> for not making the effort. They think, \u201cI\u2019ll give it a shot, even though I\u2019ll probably fail\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll never achieve it, so I won\u2019t bother trying.\u201d<\/p>\n

But that doesn\u2019t deter folks from following that path anyway.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to lose 50 pounds, make it to the top, or run a marathon,\u201d folks say. (Why don\u2019t you throw in winning the lottery while you\u2019re at it?)<\/p>\n

In contrast, if you set small, achievable goals, it may not be as glamorous, but it\u2019s a clearer path to success. It\u2019s easy to set impossible goals, yet quite another to accomplish them.<\/p>\n

The more doable you make something, the more likely you\u2019ll do it.<\/p>\n

How to Make the Toughest Goals Achievable<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s easy to say that you\u2019ll run a marathon. But if you\u2019re not in incredible shape, even the thought of it can be daunting. On the other hand, if you add a little distance, each day, to the range that you\u2019re currently running, you\u2019ll ultimately achieve your goal. By the same token, setting a goal of losing 50 pounds is overwhelming, while trying to lose a few pounds each month is achievable. Every week you\u2019ll be able to look back on your progress with pride, rather than feeling discouraged that the goal is way beyond your grasp.<\/p>\n

This philosophy can be applied to all walks of life. The key is to set ambitious, yet realistic<\/em>, short-term goals as you pursue your long-term interests. That said, measuring progress is often like watching grass grow. While it\u2019s difficult to detect movement daily, it\u2019s simple to see growth over time. Here are a few examples of how to make tough goals achievable:<\/p>\n