Some people have the habit of looking at their goal as the main thing they need to accomplish. They may even look at it as the only thing they need to accomplish. If this sounds like you, you are missing something very important which can increase your productivity.
If you look at every task which you need to complete to attain your goal as something very important in itself, your progress will be much smoother, and you will get more done.
Setting the foundation
One good way to think about this is in terms of building a house.
If you are only thinking about a completed house, you are missing out on all of the building it takes to build the house. There are many steps necessary to build a house and none can be skipped or done poorly if you want the house to be strong and in excellent condition when it is finished.
The goals you have in your work life are similar. Regardless of what your goal consists of, there are a number of steps which need to be done to achieve it. For the best possible results, each task along the way requires your time, effort, work, and concentration.
If you have a very important goal ahead of you, you may be tempted to short some of the tasks in between.
Devoting Time to Tasks
Some people think they can complete their tasks more quickly if they rush through them. This is typically not a good idea. When you do not give your very best in each and every task, no matter how small, the final results will not be as good.
Giving your best to each task does not mean making something appear more important than it is. That’s just wasting time or forgetting about your ultimate goal. Doing your best means making sure that each task you do receives the time and attention it deserves.
Dedicating enough time and attention to every task you do will not slow you down. In fact, it can help you to be better motivated for every task ahead.
Giving your best to each one will increase your chances of being completely satisfied with the results when you reach your largest goals.
What Is an Example of a Task Goal?
When you think of tasks, you might think of things like writing, creating a presentation, or playing a game. All these are examples of tasks.
When we talk about task goals, we are talking about why we are doing something, whether it’s because we want to do it, or because it is part of our job.
Task goals are simply the reasons why we must perform a task. These can be broad, such as to learn something new, to make money, or to get out of work early.
The Narrower the Goal, the More Likely It Is You’ll Achieve It
The narrower your goal, the more likely it is that you’ll achieve it. You can make this happen by using a goal-setting process that will help you think more clearly about what you want to achieve.
When you set a goal, it helps to narrow it down a bit. It’s very easy to get lost in a sea of goals that seem to be way too broad and overwhelming. But when you break them down into smaller, more manageable goals, you’re more likely to succeed.
If you want to be successful at something, narrow your goal down to the most specific details possible. By doing this, you will be able to better focus your attention on achieving your goal.
If you have a narrow goal in mind, you’ll be more likely to achieve it. If you have a broad goal in mind, you’ll be more likely to fail.
Productivity for Busy Professional Series
You can go to the main page of this productivity series here, all professional articles here, or other articles below:
- What should you do first
- Create a Game Plan
- Tasks for Your Goal
- Reduce Your Distractions to Focus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Exercise Self-Discipline
- You Can Do the Impossible
- Increasing Your Motivation
- Don’t Let Setbacks Get You Down!
- Be Goal-Oriented
- Organization to Productivity
- Don’t Let Setbacks Get You Down!
- Be Goal-Oriented
- Organization to Productivity
- When You Need to Delegate for Productivity
- Avoiding Burnout
- Supplies are a Factor when it comes to productivity
- A Positive mindset to stay productive
- Resisting negativity
- Productivity with You Coworkers
- Reward Yourself for Your productivity accomplishments
- Resist Overextending Yourself
- Destress
- Setting and Ranking Your Priorities
- Communication Skills
- Productive Strategies are Appropriate Everywhere!
Cathy Gray
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
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Ultimate Guide to Choose the Right eCommerce Platform
Productivity Strategies for Busy Professionals
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