short-term goals

Make Your Goals Count

The other day I discussed The Basics of Goal Setting, and how it’s important to set long- and short-term goals. I mentioned that there are three characteristics of short-term goals — they should be attainable, measurable, and behavior-oriented. What does all this mean? Read on to find out! Attainable goals are those that are realistic and actually something you can…

The Basics of Goal Setting

Last week I told you that when it comes to changing your behavior, it’s best to resolve all year long, not just to wait until January 1st or until a big event is on the horizon. A big part of making changes is planning in advance — just as you would plan for a party or study for a test,…