Writing down our goals can play an integral part in helping us to achieve them. We need to set goals and then write them down so that we can achieve success. Here are five important reasons you should write down your goals.
Reasons You Should Write Down Your Goals
It helps you to get a clear vision of what you want.
In Habakkuk 2:2 the Lord says that they should “write the vision and make it plain”. When we write down our goals, it helps us get a concise picture. We can see more clearly what it is we are wanting to achieve.
It is an act of faith
The Bible says that faith without works is dead (see James 2:17). Writing down your goals is in some small part an act of faith. It is a way to show God that you believe he will help you do what it is he has called you to do.
It can Help to Prevent Procrastination
When you write down your goals, make sure to write down a deadline as well.
Writing down your goals with a deadline can help to hold you accountable and can help push you to complete them.
Writing down your goals is an easy way to beat procrastination.
It Serves as a Reminder
When we write down our goals, we can come back to them at a later date. Writing down our goals can help us to remember why we started the process.
I am currently in the process of trying to study to become an LICSW and far too often, I find myself overwhelmed with studying. One thing that helps me is to remember why I went into social work and what it is I want to achieve by becoming an LICSW.
It can Help You See How Far You’ve Come
As a social worker, I know the importance of celebrating even small steps toward success. When you write down your goals and review your progress on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis then it will be easier to celebrate your progress.
Conclusion
Writing down your goals is important because it can help you to get a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. It is an act of faith and an easy way to prevent procrastination.
Writing down your goals can serve as a reminder and can help you see just how far you’ve come.
What goals have you set for yourself in this new year? Have you wrote down the vision and made it plain? What is your favorite way to keep track of your goals? Be sure to let me know.
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