(Ep.3) WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS

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Renowned author, Steve Maraboli once said, 


"If you have a goal, write it down. If you do not write it down, you do not have a goal - you have a WISH".

Yesterday, I challenged you to decide on exactly what you want as a student. I know that you must have decided that you want to be the best graduating student, make good grades, etc. That's a good start. But that’s not enough

That's not enough

Having these great decisions and goals just in your head or in your mind is not enough. You must write them down. A research conducted by psychology professor, Gail Matthews concluded that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals simply by writing them down.

A goal is simply something you intend to achieve within a given period of time. Writing your goals down is a very important practice if you must achieve your goals.

Why should I write my goals?

Writing down your goals gives you:

1. Clarity: It helps you define exactly what you want to achieve in very clear terms

2. Focus: You get to focus on exactly what you have penned down, thereby, avoiding distractions.

3. Progress Tracking: You are able to follow up on how far or how well you are achieving your set goals

4. Motivation: You are more likely to be motivated to take action when you write down your goals

5. Memory: You are better able to remember the goal you pen down, thereby helping you take necessary actions to achieve it

Your goals must be Specific, Measureable, Attainable/Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound (SMART).

Your goals can be long term, intermediate or even short term. For example, I can have goals that I intend to achieve today or before Monday, goals for the end of the semester and goals for when I am graduating.

Have academic goals if you want to achieve academic excellence.

But more importantly, write them down.


 "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."; Habakkuk 2: 2.

Now that you are student, Write Down Your Goals.

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Tochukwu Onu



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