Personal Goal Examples

"Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything." - Scott ReedIt is often said that our desir...

1. Personal Goal Examples
"Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything." - Scott Reed
It is often said that our desires are endless. When one gets fulfilled, the other one crops up! There is
nothing wrong with this though, cause all the discoveries, progress, etc. that we see around, is
actually a result of the limitless desires of humans. Goals justify the means to achieve something. If
you have a definite and positive plan of action and goals to fulfill, they help you grow and at the
same time work for the betterment of others.
We all aim for professional as well as personal development in life. For the simple reason that we
want the best of both worlds. We want to be successful workers and at the same time wish to have a
loving partner, happy children and satisfied parents. Self improvement and achieving these goals
become easier, if we are able to define exactly what we want.
Examples of Personal Goals in Life
A man's personal life includes - the man himself, his immediate family, his neighborhood, the society
and the country he lives in. The goals that he sets to improve his personal life, will one way or the
other, affect any or all of these. Here are some long and short-term examples of personal goals that
one can set in their life.
Health Goals: I want to lose/gain X amount of weight by X date. I will exercise every day. I will not
eat junk food. I will take care of me and my family for achieving and sustaining optimum health and
wellness.
Intellectual/Creative Goals: I will pursue my hobbies (reading, painting, dancing, etc.) along with my
work. For this I will devote one hour every day. I plan to learn a foreign language. I will spend some
time to improve my writing and speaking skills. I plan to create my own blog and provide useful
content to my readers.
Spiritual Goals: I will meditate for fifteen minutes every day, for my peace of mind. I will go to
church every Sunday. I'll volunteer my services to my church every week.
Societal Goals: I will live my life ethically. I will not do anything which makes me feel guilty. I will
not lie, steal, gossip or hurt anybody. I will pay my taxes on time. I'll abide by all social and moral
rules.
Familial Goals: I will respect, love and stay committed to my spouse. I will spend quality time with
my children every day. I will make it a point to attend all the parents day, sports events, annual
function at school, for my children. I'll teach my children something worthwhile that will help them
in every stage of their lives.
Examples of Personal Goals at Work
In today's world, a person is considered successful, only if he earns well or occupies a good position
at his workplace. If you wish to have a great work life, it is important for you to set certain
boundaries at work. You should know your priorities well and then set realistic goals. Be clear with
what you want and learn to delegate some tasks to others to balance your personal and professional

2. life in a better way. Here are some examples of short and long-term personal goals that are
important for your professional development.
I will reach the position of X in Y years.
I will earn X amount of money by the time I become Y years old and for this I will develop my
negotiation skills.
I'll perform my tasks with responsibility, commitment and honesty.
I'll utilize my knowledge and abilities and work hard to achieve success.
I'll abide by the company's rules and regulations and handle my tasks to meet the expectations of my
organization.
I will manage my time better by planning everything in advance.
I will communicate with my colleagues, subordinates and seniors, with openness.
I will try to be patient with my subordinates and encourage them to enhance their problem solving
skills.
I'll motivate my juniors to formulate and come up with new and innovative ideas.
I will be aware of the new trends and developments in the industry I work for and continue to
upgrade my skills, whenever required. Employee training will always be a priority.
I will upgrade my management skills, communication skills, decision-making skills, etc.
The above examples are only for your reference. You have to set your own personal and professional
goals, according to your priorities in life. Only setting goals is not enough, you have to stay focused,
be persistent and determined, and inculcate positive thinking, if you want to attain them and be
successful. All the best!