Goal Setting as a Tool for Focus

Goal setting is a powerful technique for directing your Reticular Activating System (RAS) and focusing your subconscious mind on what you want to achieve.

How Goal Setting Works

The act of writing down your goals sends a clear signal to your subconscious mind that this is important. Your RAS then begins to filter your reality to show you opportunities and resources that will help you achieve your goals.

Best Practices for Goal Setting

• Write Them Down: The act of writing down your goals makes them more concrete and powerful.
• Review Them Regularly: Post your goals where you will see them every day. Read them in the morning and before you go to bed.
• Set Both Long-Term and Incremental Goals: Long-term goals provide direction, while incremental goals provide a sense of progress and accomplishment.
• State Them in the Present Tense: Phrase your goals as if you have already achieved them. This is a form of affirmation.

Most people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their lives. By taking the time to set clear goals, you can harness the power of your subconscious mind to create the future you desire.