Growth Mindset: Goal Setting

In this article, 'Don't Waste Your Time With Bad Resolutions,' Tim Herrera talks about setting goals for yourself the right way. He talks of how we shouldn't set goals based on the ideals of others, but on what we want for ourselves. He then goes into detail on the SMART goals model. This model is the process of making goals smart, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely and I've personally seen just how well it works when utilized properly. 

SMART goals are basically a good way of making realistic goals that you can actually accomplish. They may be a stretch, but you can still reach them. They aren't frivolous or vague. They are very specific and have milestones in them for you to reach. 

He also talks very briefly about how we shouldn't be overly positive about things, and that a little negativity can help keep us grounded in the present and moving forward. This is a relatively new thing for me to think about. I am probably going to look for some studies on it and find out how much negativity you need to keep to be the most productive.

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