Goal-setting is the process of taking active steps to achieve your desired outcome. Whatever your dream is, each one of these dreams involves setting and reaching small (and big!) goals. Each of these major goals can be broken down into smaller, more attainable goals that will propel you towards success.

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There are three types of goals- process, performance, and outcome goals.

 

Process goals are specific actions or ‘processes’ of performing. For example, aiming to study for 2 hours after dinner every day towards an educational or career goal. Process goals are 100% controllable by the individual.

 

Performance goals are based on personal standard. For example, aiming to achieve a new qualification, sporting achievement or job. Personal goals are mostly controllable.

 

Outcome goals are based on winning. For a college student, this could look like landing a job in your field or landing job at a particular place of employment you wanted. Outcome goals are very difficult to control because of other outside influences.

Goal Setting relationships

Process, performance, and outcome goals have a linear relationship. This is important because if you achieve your process goals, you give yourself a good chance to achieve your performance goals. Similarly, when you achieve your performance goals, you have a better chance of achieving your outcome goal.

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How Transform4Life will support you on setting both short- and long-term goals:
 

• Set SMART goals

• Set goals that motivate you

• Write your goals down and put them in a place you can see

• Adjust your goals as necessary

• Recognize and reward yourself when you meet a goal

• Look back to see how you have achieved and surpassed the goals you set

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