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Tips for Setting Goals

  • Write all your goals down - it's easier to stay on track when you can see what needs to be done.
  • Don't procrastinate.
  • Don't be afraid to fail, and never start. If you miss a small goal the first time, you can try again. Or there may be another way to reach your main goal.
  • Make sure the goal is something you really want, not something your parents want, or something that sounds good.
  • Try dividing them into short-term, medium and long-term goals, or use a career action plan.
  • Backward planning may help you - start at the finish line, and plan backwards to work out what you need to get there.
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