By: Kamariah binti Derasol K.B,P.A

Goals in life are important, like a compass that guides a sailor through the vast ocean. Accordingly, it is recommended that each of us have our own life goals. Life goals consist of short-term, medium-term and long-term goals.

In an effort to achieve life's goals, there is no exception that there is a challenge to stay focused so that the goals can be achieved successfully. Below are shared 6 methods to enable us to focus on our goals in life, academics, career and self-development.

1. Prepare a journal to monitor personal development and achievements.
Write down your goals and what daily efforts are made to achieve them.
By writing, increase self-awareness of the behavior performed either to approach the goal, or to move away from the goal to be achieved.

2. Use the appropriate tools
In order to focus on the goals to be achieved, equipment, measurements and standards are needed so that what is being worked on can be evaluated. Equipment can also be used to speed up the process of achieving goals. For example, to achieve the goal of managing body weight, suitable tools include scales, exercise equipment, diet control applications and so on.

3. Get an accountability partner (who has the same goals)
An accountability partner means someone who can push, urge together in the process of achieving a goal. Its presence can help focus and remind the target to be achieved.

4. Work in time discipline
Focus can be built when doing activities for a short period of time without interruption. During this period, avoid distractions in the form of gadgets, unnecessary communication, with realistic goals to achieve.

5. Make it interesting
The goal to be achieved will be a strong motivation in life if it brings deep meaning to the individual.

6. Appreciate every achievement
Give yourself rewards and rewards after small or big goals are achieved. Rewards, gifts and so on do not need to be too luxurious, according to ability and circumstances. It gives satisfaction and the desire to work harder.

Date of Input: 31/07/2023 | Updated: 31/07/2023 | ayna