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Setting the right goals & achieving them is important for #WomenOnTheMove in 2017. Read on to find out what else is important this year.
“The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” – Bill Copeland
Do you set goals for yourself? Where do you want to see yourself in 1 year’s time? Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years’ time?
Articulating a clear vision statement for your career is the first step of achieving career goals. Setting a right, achievable career goal not only helps in deciding where we want to be in our careers but also helps in measuring the progress made towards achieving that goal.
But why is goal setting so important? Well, all things are created twice, first in the mind and then physically. The mental creation happens when you have a plan; the physical implementation happens when you actively pursue to realize your goal. Without this mental plan moving forward would feel like a long, pointless grind.
Last week, we had our weekly #Womenonthemove chat over at Twitter, where we discussed the career goals for 2017 and how to achieve them. This is what they said.
(If you’re not yet following Women’s Web on Twitter, do now, and you can come over for the chat too, every Wednesday 6-7PM IST).
Should the goals for 2017 be drastically different from the previous year? Not really!
A1. Not fundamentally different goals but would like to be more mindful of not taking on unnecessary stuff in order to focus on essential https://t.co/mJlAh63Qpg — Aparna V Singh (@editorsahiba) January 11, 2017
A1. Not fundamentally different goals but would like to be more mindful of not taking on unnecessary stuff in order to focus on essential https://t.co/mJlAh63Qpg
— Aparna V Singh (@editorsahiba) January 11, 2017
@womensweb I want to write a novel by 2017 and pursue my passion for writing. I’ll be spending more time writing this year. #WomenOnTheMove — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) January 11, 2017
@womensweb I want to write a novel by 2017 and pursue my passion for writing. I’ll be spending more time writing this year. #WomenOnTheMove
— Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A1. This year is all about changing my priorities – Family and Travel will be prioritised over career. #WomenOnTheMove — Archana (@TravelSeeWrite) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A1. This year is all about changing my priorities – Family and Travel will be prioritised over career. #WomenOnTheMove
— Archana (@TravelSeeWrite) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A1. Till now, it was following the head; this year, following the heart is the aim. Preparing self for that. #WomenOnTheMove — Priya Parul Singh (@ordinarygirlan) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A1. Till now, it was following the head; this year, following the heart is the aim. Preparing self for that. #WomenOnTheMove
— Priya Parul Singh (@ordinarygirlan) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Not too different. Just added a few more in the list. Working on them by maintaining a discipline at work. — Neha Mathur (@WhiskAffair) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Not too different. Just added a few more in the list. Working on them by maintaining a discipline at work.
— Neha Mathur (@WhiskAffair) January 11, 2017
@womensweb I had been laid back. Thinking that freelancing is just temporary. #2017 goal is to make freelancing by business #WomenOnTheMove — Neha Tambe (@nehatambe) January 11, 2017
@womensweb I had been laid back. Thinking that freelancing is just temporary. #2017 goal is to make freelancing by business #WomenOnTheMove
— Neha Tambe (@nehatambe) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Being an entrepreneur the focus as expected is going to be on growth of the venture #WomenOnTheMove — Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Being an entrepreneur the focus as expected is going to be on growth of the venture #WomenOnTheMove
— Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) January 11, 2017
@womensweb The focus is also going to be on taking our time to focus on my writing #WomenOnTheMove — Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) January 11, 2017
@womensweb The focus is also going to be on taking our time to focus on my writing #WomenOnTheMove
@womensweb #WomenOnTheMove Dis year ruthlessly cut dwn all non value add https://t.co/PazPPTi1cu & learning new technlogies on high priority — Sapna Katti (@dreamysap) January 11, 2017
@womensweb #WomenOnTheMove Dis year ruthlessly cut dwn all non value add https://t.co/PazPPTi1cu & learning new technlogies on high priority
— Sapna Katti (@dreamysap) January 11, 2017
.@dreamysap @womensweb so agree with this – have to be ruthless and learn to say no so we can say yes to what matters #WomenOnTheMove — Aparna V Singh (@editorsahiba) January 11, 2017
.@dreamysap @womensweb so agree with this – have to be ruthless and learn to say no so we can say yes to what matters #WomenOnTheMove
@womensweb A2. Persistence, diligence and tenacity pays off. Set small goals and achieve them. One step at a time. — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A2. Persistence, diligence and tenacity pays off. Set small goals and achieve them. One step at a time.
@womensweb A2. Patience. Take only those opportunities that do justice to ur skills. The key is not to say yes but to say yes to what’s best — Archana (@TravelSeeWrite) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A2. Patience. Take only those opportunities that do justice to ur skills. The key is not to say yes but to say yes to what’s best
@womensweb smaller victories. If you aren’t moving you aren’t growing. So move an inch if need be. #WomenOnTheMove — Radhika (@rads) January 11, 2017
@womensweb smaller victories. If you aren’t moving you aren’t growing. So move an inch if need be. #WomenOnTheMove
— Radhika (@rads) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Yes, I’m prioritizing creative pursuits over financial goals for the first time this year. — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Yes, I’m prioritizing creative pursuits over financial goals for the first time this year.
@womensweb Pursue something that you love , success and growth would follow #WomenOnTheMove — Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Pursue something that you love , success and growth would follow #WomenOnTheMove
@womensweb Opportunity to learn something new and time to pursue other interests #WomenOnTheMove — Sakshi Dutt (@sakshi2487) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Opportunity to learn something new and time to pursue other interests #WomenOnTheMove
@womensweb A1. This year I want to be more organised in my approach & keep enough room for my personal life in my schedule #WomenOnTheMove — Era (@theerailivedin) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A1. This year I want to be more organised in my approach & keep enough room for my personal life in my schedule #WomenOnTheMove
— Era (@theerailivedin) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A.4. Looking for a job that is in sync with my passion and purpose in life. #WomenOnTheMove — Vaishali Gandhi (@vaishali178) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A.4. Looking for a job that is in sync with my passion and purpose in life. #WomenOnTheMove
— Vaishali Gandhi (@vaishali178) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A3. Better work-life balance. No going overboard in chasing deadlines & not fearing taking risks either. #WomenOnTheMove — Era (@theerailivedin) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A3. Better work-life balance. No going overboard in chasing deadlines & not fearing taking risks either. #WomenOnTheMove
@WhiskAffair absolutely. It’ smaller short term or less intensive but things that enhance. Feel good factor to not stagnate. @womensweb — Radhika (@rads) January 11, 2017
@WhiskAffair absolutely. It’ smaller short term or less intensive but things that enhance. Feel good factor to not stagnate. @womensweb
@womensweb Please don’t short-sell yourself. At the same time, give priority to long term goals over short term gains when opting for a job. — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) January 11, 2017
@womensweb Please don’t short-sell yourself. At the same time, give priority to long term goals over short term gains when opting for a job.
Learn something new. Try something new. You might find your calling https://t.co/TciyhGQFb7 — Neha Tambe (@nehatambe) January 11, 2017
Learn something new. Try something new. You might find your calling https://t.co/TciyhGQFb7
@womensweb A5.Believe in yourself & dive in the workforce. Let your will, patience & persistence pave the way ahead. #WomenOnTheMove — Era (@theerailivedin) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A5.Believe in yourself & dive in the workforce. Let your will, patience & persistence pave the way ahead. #WomenOnTheMove
@womensweb A5 hold your head high, do not accept anything less worthy. Put your best food forward, #WomenOnTheMove — Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) January 11, 2017
@womensweb A5 hold your head high, do not accept anything less worthy. Put your best food forward, #WomenOnTheMove
— Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) January 11, 2017
Never doubt your skills/commitment.Stay focused.Be open to learning & unlearning.Don’t be dissuaded by someone who says you can’t. You can! https://t.co/PfdbultvOo — Merril Diniz (@MerrilD) January 11, 2017
Never doubt your skills/commitment.Stay focused.Be open to learning & unlearning.Don’t be dissuaded by someone who says you can’t. You can! https://t.co/PfdbultvOo
— Merril Diniz (@MerrilD) January 11, 2017
@womensweb don’t feel guilty/under sell yourself. Alwys rmbr the reason u took the break n stand by it.Value urself. Don’t seek validations — Parul Tyagi (@tyagiparul) January 11, 2017
@womensweb don’t feel guilty/under sell yourself. Alwys rmbr the reason u took the break n stand by it.Value urself. Don’t seek validations
— Parul Tyagi (@tyagiparul) January 11, 2017
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