[Mental Health Tips] Three Traps you should avoid when setting your goal
[心理健康小貼士] 設定目標時你該避開的三種地雷
設定目標時你該避開的三種地雷
同學們，當你回想起2022年時，你是否還記得最初充滿熱情和動力時所設定的目標？或許你已經實現了一些，這確實值得慶賀，但那些年復一年都未能達成的目標呢？是否仍然讓你感到沮喪和失望？
為什麼會出現這種情況呢？
其實在設定目標時，我們可能會遇到三種地雷，我稱之為 #三個Too ：
- #Too Big 目標太大：當目標過於宏大和遙遠時，保持動力和取得進展可能會變得非常困難。相反，我們應該嘗試將大目標拆分為一些更小、更易實現的目標，逐步完成。這樣一來，我們就能避免疲憊或停滯不前的感覺。
- #Too Broad 目標太籠統：過於籠統或抽象的目標往往很難規劃和實現。為了讓目標更具體、更易實現，我們可以明確自己想要實現的內容，並設定明確的衡量標準以衡量進展。例如，不要說“我想學習英語”，而應該設定一個更具體的目標，如“我想在一年內將我的英語水準從B1提高到B2”。
- #Too Much 目標太繁雜：想要在有限的時間內實現多個目標令人有衝勁，但有時不是非常實際。相反，我們需要學會權衡取捨，優先考慮最重要的目標。設定過多目標會導致壓力和疲勞感，讓人難以享受過程中的快樂和滿足感，最終影響整體成效。
避免這三種地雷，你將能更好地完成自己的目標，並在過程中感到更加充實和滿足。所以，花些時間反思你今年設定要完成的目標，看看會否踩到了這些地雷吧！至於如何利用工具幫助自己更好實踐目標，這部份我們下次再談。
Three Traps we should avoid when setting our goal
“Remember the goals you set for yourself in 2022? Maybe you’ve achieved some of them, which is worth celebrating. But what about the ones that keep falling through every year? It can be frustrating to see these goals go unaccomplished, despite your initial excitement and motivation. So, why does this happen?
There are three common traps that you may encounter when setting goals. Let’s call them the three #Too’s:
- Too Big: When goals are too big and far away, it can be challenging to stay motivated and make progress. Instead of setting overly ambitious goals that may not be feasible, try breaking them down into smaller, achievable goals that can be completed in stages. This way, you’ll avoid feeling burnt out or stagnant.
- Too Broad: Goals that are too broad or abstract can be challenging to plan and implement. To make your goals more concrete and achievable, try being specific about what you want to achieve and set clear metrics for measuring your progress. For example, instead of saying “I want to learn English,” try setting a goal like “I want to improve my English from B1 to B2 in one year.”
- Too Much: It’s tempting to set multiple goals to become the best version of yourself as quickly as possible. However, it’s not always feasible to accomplish multiple goals in a limited amount of time. Instead, learn to make trade-offs and prioritize the goals that are most important to you. Setting too many goals can lead to stress and burnout, making it difficult to enjoy the journey and ultimately affect your overall efficiency.
By avoiding these three #Too’s, you’ll be better equipped to achieve your goals and feel more fulfilled along the way. So, take a moment to reflect on your goals for this year and see if any of these traps apply to you. Remember, it’s never too late to adjust your goals and create a plan for success.
