"Do I really want it?" is the first and basic step in our checklist for good goals. This question prompts you to look deep inside yourself and examine whether the desire for a certain goal really comes from you or is more shaped by external influences or expectations. Answering this question will help you set authentic and personally meaningful goals that lead to real commitment.

I want the goal ...

The desire to fulfill your goal should always come from your own heart. If you try to fulfill the wishes of others, sooner or later you will lose motivation and eventually give up on your goal. It will cost you too much energy and there is a risk that you will wear yourself out.

There is a wish from someone else behind it. How true is that?

The goal you set should always be within your sphere of influence. If your goal is not within your sphere of influence, you are not in control of achieving it and are dependent on external circumstances. Goals that are within your sphere of influence allow you to take concrete steps and increase the likelihood that you will achieve your goal.

That's how much I can influence the achievement of goals:

When setting your goal, you should make sure to set and formulate it realistically. Realistic means that you should have the time and skills to achieve the goal. Don't set yourself a goal that is too ambitious or for which you lack the resources. Helpful questions are: "Can I achieve my goal? / Do I have everything I need to achieve my goal?"

That's how realistic my goal is:

There are several methods and strategies for achieving goals, such as the SMART method or WOOP method. Strategies help you to achieve your goal even better and more effectively. Different methods are suitable for different objectives. You can also find the WOOP method as a separate coaching snack.

Do I have a strategy for achieving my goal?

Once you have set your goal, make sure you stay focused on it. It can quickly happen that you are distracted by other, less important goals, especially if these are easier and quicker to achieve. A vision board or visualization of your goal can help you stay focused on it.

I focus on the most important goal

A meaningful goal increases your motivation and your desire to actually achieve it. It creates a deep desire to drive the goal forward and to keep at it even when things get difficult or a discouraging phase occurs. Sense spurs you on.

That's how meaningful my goal is

Your goal should be less about avoiding something and more about achieving something. Goals that describe what you no longer want are less effective than those that clearly formulate where you want to go. A helpful question here is: "What do I want instead?"

Is it a purposeful/positive goal?