10 reasons to set goals for 2020

Maiyo Febi

Many of us don’t set goals because we are afraid we won’t achieve them or we just don’t know how to. The good news is it’s natural to feel afraid, it’s a sign that you are stretching yourself and it shouldn’t deter you; the power is in acting in the presence of fear. Secondly, setting goals isn’t as complicated as it may sound.

All you’ll need is a notebook, pen and an honest heart. Simply write down what you really, really, really want to do in 2020. Not what you think people expect of you, not what you think should make you happy but something that you desire deep within your soul. This can be in any sphere of your life: health, relationships, career, spiritual, financial and so on.

Here are 10 reasons why you should set goals:

1. They trigger new behaviours; new things are exciting and make us feel alive
   
2. They give you focus in life
   
3. They give you momentum and growth according to what your goals are
   
4. They promote a sense of self-mastery as you can manage, measure and improve
   
5. They increase energy
   
6. They make you put in more effort because it’s important to you
   
7. They increase your persistency
   
8. They help motivate you to develop strategies
   
9. They increase your pleasure in life
   
10. They are a declaration and commitment to who you want to become
    

We live in a time of political, social and economic uncertainty and you may be feeling a sense of helplessness and hopelessness in your own life. It doesn’t have to be that way! Goals give you something to go for, something to live for, as you’ll develop a sense of ownership and responsibility for yourself. So set some goals today, you’ll be amazed at the possibilities.