| A goal is:
Your vision for the future. Goals should be the result of careful consideration of a personal vision statement and the things you want to achieve.
Time-sensitive. The most effective goals are time-bound. Goals generally have a longer time frame. They can then be broken down into smaller, short-term objectives.
Large in nature. Don’t be afraid to set a big goal that seems like a reach. Feel free to think outside the box and dream big.
You can set smaller, short-term goals to help you get there.
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Perry, Elizabeth. BetterUp, 8 May 2023, www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-set-goals-and-achieve-them. | A goal is not:
An objective. While goals describe what you want to achieve, objectives are the steps taken to reach the goal. For example, “I want to become a confident public speaker” is a goal. “I will work with a coach to practice my public speaking skills by the end of this month” is the objective.
A resolution. Resolutions are often temporary, giving short-term gratification (as opposed to delayed gratification). While a resolution is a decision to do or not do something, a goal is what you want to achieve.
A mission. Mission statements create a clear and focused direction to follow. It’s the statement of purpose from which a company, business, or individual operates.
On the other hand, a goal is a specific aim you or your team work toward. | 
