Short term goals will help you feel successes on the way to your long term goals. The goals that you set must be your goals. You cannot live the goals of another person. However, because your partner may have a completely different set of goals, it's essential that you be willing to communicate and negotiate to achieve your goals. Once goals have been set, most plans fall into place because life has direction and focus.
Goals are important for decision making.
Goals should be specific and attainable. Goals should be set by all those who will be affected by them. Good family communication is necessary for reaching consensus on family goals. Listening is important when setting goals. Prepared by Beth Russell, Extension Educator, MN River Cluster, 1993.