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    • Create a calendar: A calendar must be created in order to track progress at regular intervals.

                •   Work hard: It is necessary to work hard and believe in one’s dreams.
                Goal Setting

                Setting goals helps us understand what we want, how to get them, and how to assess our progress. To write a goal, we
                must first comprehend its purpose and aim. Let's attempt to figure out how to define a goal:
                •     Determine the aim, for example, client happiness, speeding up the delivery process, and so on.
                •     How  would  the  aim  make  a  difference?  For  example,  would  it  boost  consumer  happiness,  raise  demand  for  a
                   product or service, speed up the delivery process, and result in higher product loyalty and quality?
                •   To set goals, use the term SMART. Let's look at what each letter in SMART means:

                                             Specific
                               S             Be Clear.

                                             Set real deadlines using real numbers.
                              M              Measurable
                                             Measurable goals can be tracked, allowing you to see their progress
                               A             Attainable
                                             Know if your goal is attainable and work towards achieving it.

                               R             Realistic
                                             Avoid unnecessary stress. Make the goal realistic.
                               T             Time-bound
                                             Give yourself a deadline.

                Lets learn about this in detail:
                   •  Specific: Goals should be clear and specific, answering questions like: Who is involved? What do I want to accomplish?
                  Where will this happen? When will I start and finish? Which resources or steps are needed? Why am I pursuing this
                  goal? For instance, I will learn classical music by attending music classes after school every day to prepare for a music
                  festival.
                   •  Measurable: Goals should be measurable, answering questions like: How much? How many? How will I know when
                  it is accomplished? For instance, I want to increase my savings tenfold by the end of this month compared to what I
                  have today.
                   •  Attainable: Goals should be broken down into smaller, manageable parts to make them achievable. For instance,
                  a larger goal of becoming a scientist can be broken  down into completing high school, earning  a degree,  and
                  conducting research.
                   •  Realistic:  Goals  should  be  realistic  and  attainable, aligning  with  your abilities,  resources, and  circumstances.  For
                  example, spending two hours every day after school to revise for exams is more achievable than attempting to revise
                  an entire year’s syllabus in one day.
                   •  Time-bound: Goals should have a specific timeframe for achievement. They should answer the question: When will
                  I achieve this goal?
                For instance, I aim to lose 5 kilogrammes within the next five months.
                Using the SMART criteria helps in setting goals that are clear, achievable, and well-defined, enhancing the likelihood of
                successful accomplishment.
                The following are some examples of results-oriented goals:
                 • • •A student may set a goal to complete a specific number of practice questions each week to prepare for an upcoming
                  exam.
                   • A chef may set a goal to create a new dish and introduce it to the menu within two weeks.

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