What to avoid when setting goals: If any of the goals you have set match the following descriptious, it would be a good idea to rethink the goal. When goal setting is disorganized – For example, keep personal and academic goals separate. When goals are unrealistic – For example, becoming a company CEO immediately after graduation maybe an unrealistic goal depending on your circumstances. Goals that are ‘beyond’ your control – For example, winning the lottery is definitely beyond your control. When goals are vague – For example, “becoming successful” or “becoming a better student” are not clear goals to work toward. When you set too many goals – At any one time you should focus on achieving only three or four goals. Use the S.M.A.R.T. method of setting goals to avoid these common mistakes. Back Next