Choosing your goals is very important. In fact, it is the most important part in the goal process. Get the choice wrong, and you’ll not only fail in your goals… you begin to doubt the whole goal-setting process itself.

Your goals are deeply personal, but there some common factors which will determine which goals you should choose.

Firstly, they must be about you. Don’t choose goals like, “my mother will be happy.” That’s not up to you and, while you can infuence her, you can’t directly make her happy. Also, avoid choosing goals that you think other people would like. Don’t choose your car based on what others think.

Secondly, use your life experience to guide you. What have you enjoyed in the past. What do you not like, and try to avoid.

Thirdly, are you bored and looking for a new experience? In that case, you can research online to find other things people are doing.

There is no simple answer to the question, “what goals should I choose?” - but choosing the ones that are right for you will help you achieve them.