Setting Goals
How does one go about Settings Goals in regards to learning Spanish?
Before we get to on how to set a Goal or why a Goal is important, let’s define what a Goal is so we are all on the same page. A Goal can be defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
Another way of looking at what a goal could be, is it’s the desired result of an action that you want to take.
So the question becomes, why is setting goals so important for learning Spanish?
If you think about it, without goals in place, how would someone know if they achieved what they wanted to achieve.
Have you ever known someone who loves to start new projects and yet never finishes? I bet if you were to ask them what goals they have written down on their current project or if they even have any goals, they would look at you funny. Then when they realize you are being serious, the only goal they would be able to give you is the impossible / endgame goal. Sadly this goal is not enough to complete the task but does give them what they want which is the illusion of trying but not actually trying.
Most people in general (me included) are actually terrible at making achievable goals, letting alone writing them down. This partly/mostly explains why they (me included) never accomplish their life long dreams or do what they wanted / planned to do. They see the big picture, they can see it in all its glory like its right in front of them, but they just can’t figure out to get there.
So how do we (me included), figure out how to get from point A to point Z with a game plan that actually works.
Two words my friends – Setting Goals.
At the end of the day, goals are really helpful step because they can allow you to take a very large task which seems nearly impossible to complete and break it down into more manageable/easily able to complete tasks/goals so that we (me included) do not get discouraged or just flat out give up.
So start setting goals and work towards achieving all that you want in life, including learning Spanish.
