Page 14 - Ways To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

You want to live your life on your terms and not someone else’s. If you have not set any goals for
yourself then you need to do this. Always bear in mind that the goals that you set are for your benefit
and not for anyone else’s.

We recommend that you use the SMART FOR ME goal setting process. Here is how it works:

Specific – you must set specific goals. What exactly do you want to achieve?

Measurable – it is essential that you can measure your goals so that you will know how well you are
progressing.

Attainable – this is all about totally believing that you can achieve the goal.

Realistic – is the goal you have set realistic? Do you have the resources, money and skills to achieve it?
Timed – there must be a deadline for each of your goals.

Focus – it is essential that you set focused goals. Don’t commit to too many goals.

Optimism – you need to write your goals in a positive way so that they are optimistic.

Ready – you must be ready to start working on a goal right now. If you need to wait around for
someone to assist you then your goal is not ready.

Meaningful – all of your goals need to tie in with your life’s purpose.

Exciting – all goals that you set must be exciting. They must provide you with an emotional buzz to
motivate you at the highest levels.