A Guide to your Career Goals for 2021
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26/01/2021
Yes, it’s the new year! Which means an opportunity to start fresh, look back at the past year of memories and achievements as well as set yourself some exciting and fun new goals for 2021. Setting yourself some goals for 2021 can be a perfect way to start looking forward to what an amazing year 2021 will be. However, when setting yourself some goals it is important to set yourself up for success.
Below are some tips on how you can stay on top of your goals in 2021.
HOLD YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE!
Holding yourself accountable is so important when achieving your goals. Try writing your goal down in a journal, telling a family member or friend you can trust or write it down on a piece of paper and put it on the back of your bathroom door, next to your mirror or on the back of your wardrobe. Do not be afraid to remind yourself of your goal every day. Make your goal your focus each day and make yourself responsible for your success.
Make your goals specific and clear!
When we give ourselves a goal, we sometimes do not give enough background on what the goal really means, and the specific requirements needed to achieve it. For example, saying to yourself you want a promotion in 2021 is a great goal to strive towards, however it can be rather broad. You may know what you mean by this statement but do not be afraid to unpack your goal and limit the wriggle room. Have a search on Google and follow the SMART criteria to ensure that your goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound.
Give yourself a plan!
Let us revisit our example, your goal for 2021 is to get a promotion. The issue is that sometimes we forget to give ourselves some guidance and a plan on how exactly we are going to achieve it. Start researching the skills and experience you may need and give yourself smaller goals that will in order help you achieve the bigger one. Also give yourself a step-by-step plan on how exactly this goal can be achieved.
REVISIT YOUR GOALS!
It is important to revisit your goals. Take 2020 for example. I am sure many of us did not quite expect to experience a pandemic, but we did. So, by revisiting your goals you can see whether you are on track, whether you have experienced some changes in your life that will impact your goal or whether your goal is still of value to you. By doing this you can change your goals by setting a new time frame, changing the definition, or giving yourself some extra support. Never take this as failure, rather it is smart because you are ensuring that you achieve your goal and are still striving towards your goal.
GET MOTIVATED!
Find out what motivates you, do you prefer recognition or money, or are you motivated by success? Whatever it is try give yourself some small rewards throughout your goal journey. Go out and buy yourself a present that you have wanted for a while, take a vacation, see a movie, get recognition from family and friends, post it on social media or even just give yourself a pat on the back.
Setting yourself a goal is an incredibly exciting and rewarding. However, ensuring that you give yourself the best opportunity to succeed is also important. Be ambitious and do not be afraid to push yourself. You can do this and 2021 is going to be your year!
