Want to succeed in the year ahead? Set goals. Goals give you a target to aim for, especially as you are on your path to success. However, you don’t want to just set any goals; you want to set SMART goals. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based. Many people practice goal setting, but the goals they set are not helpful to what they want to achieve. Often, their goals are too vague or they just aren’t specific enough. Sometimes, the goals set are too ambitious for what the person can achieve right now. That is, they may be something that they will be able to achieve in a few years once they have more experience but may be too difficult to achieve right now.

The key is to set goals that are realistic and achievable for you right now. Whether you’re new to setting goals or you’re a pro, here you’re to set goals you’re sure to achieve in 2024. But first, you have to review your year and past goals, if you have them, assess your progress, and set new goals for the year ahead.

Goal setting tip 1

You can’t set a target until you’ve assessed what you’ve done so far. Many people make the mistake of setting goals that are either too low or too high. Aim too low and you won’t be challenged. Sure you’ll hit the mark early, but you won’t have the motivation to aim higher. Aim too high and you may become frustrated if you don’t hit the mark when you want. 

To set the right goals, review the goals you set for 2023. Log into Teamzy to see the goals you set last year. Ideally, you’ll review your goals at least once a quarter. You may even review them more often if you wish to stay up-to-date and on track. Reviewing your goals throughout the year. Provide an opportunity to refresh your memory on what you had set. It keeps your goals top of mind. That way you never forget what you have set. If you couldn’t remember to review your goals regularly this year, make it a point to do so in 2024. 

Goal setting tip 2

Now that you have your goals in front of you, it’s time to assess them. Specifically, you’ll want to assess your progress toward them in the past year. Those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. So if you find It difficult to achieve your goals, then you must analyze how you went about trying to achieve them. There are many questions to ask during this process. Each of these Allows you to focus on an area where you may find a strength or weakness. Answer each question honestly, because it will help you move forward and achieve your goals this year. 

• Did you reach your goals? If so, which ones?
• Did any goals prove easier than expected?
• Did any goals prove more challenging than expected?
• Did you miss any goals? If so, what do you think happened?
• How are you feeling about your business? Are you motivated to succeed or do you feel you’ve hit a plateau?
• How would you rank your habits? Are your habits helping your success or are they standing in your way?
• By how much do you want to expand your business? 
• What skills do you want to improve or gain this year?
• What do you need to achieve next year to bring you closer to your long-term goals?

Take your time with this exercise. this is not something that you want to rush your responses to these questions provide the insight you need to learn from past mistakes you may have made while trying to achieve your goals. Answer these questions and you’ll be able to work on your goals.

Goal setting tip 3

Once you’ve assessed your goals, you are ready to set new goals for the year ahead. The best time for goal setting is after you have done your assessment. That way, what you want to do and what you want to avoid doing in the future will be top of mind. SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic,  and time-based. Setting them takes time, but the time you take to think through your goals will help you to set goals that are realistic for you. 

Specific

Specific goals are detailed. The more detail the better. Outline exactly what you want to achieve, and go into as much detail as possible. Don’t just say you want to increase sales – say you want to increase sales by 10% each quarter. Don’t say you want to increase your network – say you want to add 5 people to your network each week. This gives you something more specific to aim for. Many people, when they set goals, are vague. They say they want to increase sales. How will they know if they’ve achieved their goal if they are not specific? Spare no detail when describing your goals.

Measurable

Metrics track your progress. When your goals are measurable, you will always know how close, or how far away, you are from achieving them. when you know this information. It is easier to stay on track or catch up if you have an unexpected event.  Know your numbers and keep track of them. This gives you a clear picture of where you are in achieving your goals and keeps you motivated and accountable. Teamzy helps you track your numbers. Once you’ve completed your activities, input them into Teamzy. It will use these figures to track your progress toward your goals. 

Achievable

It’s important to make sure that your goals are achievable. Sure, you may feel super ambitious; however, make sure that the goals that you set are those that you can reach at this point in your business. For example, Many network marketers set ambitious goals to triple their business the second year. However, if it was tough to set the foundation in the first year, it may be difficult to meet this goal the second year. Review your numbers from the previous year before setting goals in the next year. That way, you’ll have a more realistic view of what you will be able to achieve in the year ahead.

Realistic

Your goals should complement your ability in regard to knowledge, time, and resources. Yes, your goals should be ambitious, but make sure they’re achievable as well. It’s important to find that balance between ambition and what you know you can achieve. If you have a very ambitious goal, save it for a longer time frame, such as a 5-year goal. For example, you may want to triple your sales this year, but if it was difficult to reach your goals this year, this may not be a realistic goal. Perhaps you want to increase your sales by 50% this year and make tripling sales your long-term goal. Although you may keep ambitious goals as long-range goals, create goals that are more realistic for where you are right now.

Be honest with yourself about your abilities and other considerations. sure, you may want to be a top salesperson, but if you’re just starting out you’ll have to adjust for your learning curve.

Time-based

Everyone needs a deadline. If you give yourself a deadline, you have a due date to strive for. How long do you need to achieve your success goals? Can you achieve it in a year or will it take longer? Set your frame of time accordingly. For medium to long-term goals, it’s helpful to set milestones in between. This helps you stay on track. Once you reach a milestone, you know what is possible and, if you have difficulty reaching that milestone, then you know that you need to adjust accordingly.

Teamzy can help you set goals for the year ahead

Goal setting is at the core of Teamzy. That’s why we made it easier and more fun to set goals for your business. When you first logged in, we asked you to set goals for your business.  Refer to these goals and your progress towards them when you set new goals for the year ahead. If you’re not using Teamzy, what are you waiting for? Click here to learn more.