The Importance of Setting Goals

The purpose of life can be summed up as the pursuit and attainment of goals, whether physical, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual. Goals define our personalities, our vocations, and our happiness.

The scientist dreams of a cure. The politician dreams of peace. The entrepreneur dreams of success. Realization of these dreams depends upon three things:

1.) clearly defined goals,
2.) daily steps towards those goals, and
3.) a system to track progress.

We can not grow until we know where we are, where we want to go, and how we are going to get there. Goals help us with every facet of our lives, including:

1.) Goals reflect core values.
2.) Goals reinforce an image of the ideal self.
3.) Goals compensate for inferiority feelings.
4.) Goals guard against potential pain.
5.) Goals provide meaning in the present.
6.) Goals promote hope for the future.
7.) Goal attainment provides satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, which enhance the meaning and purpose of life.

The strongest evidence of how important goal-setting is in our lives is the effects we feel after setting and achieving our own goals. With E-VOUS and a handful of motivation, you can experience these benefits today.