Goal Setting with Micro Goals:  How Little Goals Can Make a Big Difference

What are micro goals?

If you’ve heard of micro goals before, it might be through an example of the Navy Seals. Micro goals for them is about focusing on the immediate task in front of them. 

Navy Seals & Micro Goals

1. Work backwards to tie your micro goals to your long-term goals.

2. Make a to-do list every day with your short-term goals. 

3. Consider what you can do right now to reach one of your daily goals.

Stay focused on one goal. Stay focused on the task at hand and don’t get distracted. 

Evaluate your goals frequently. Make sure your daily goals are on track with your long-term goals.

Break it up into manageable segments. Micro goals are all about what you can manage in a micro amount of time.

How to Be Successful with Micro Goals

Micro goals can be an extremely effective method of goal setting to not only keep you on track but keep you motivated.