What are the Goal setting steps?

Answer 1

Your question is somewhat vague. (Goal setting regarding what? Going to college? Starting a business? Dealing with a problem or conflict?) Since this question is in the category of 'religion / spirituality', we might conclude you're speaking about 'spiritual goals'.

There are 'long-term' goals (ie: reading the complete Bible).

For long-term goals, one vital step is that it often is helpful to fulfil a number of (immediate) 'short-term' goals to get there. (ie: reading approx 4 pages a day, will help you finish The Bible within a year.)

If your goal is to 'understand' the Bible; this will take much longer; it's probably a 'never-ending' or 'constantly-changing' project or goal.

Another example: Perhaps your goal is to avoid pornography. Therefore this might be an honorable 'long-term' goal; due that pornography is often viewed as an addiction. This may be a hard goal to achieve 'short-term' due to having had a constant feeding on such stuff over a long period of time.

So set some short-term goals:

• If you subscribe to a Christian religion; you might have the short-term goal of speaking to a spiritual shepherd. You may need to find someone with whom you feel comfortable talking about this very personal dilemma. You may also wish to pray to your Maker about it, seeking His guidance. Perhaps reading spiritual literature about this concern will help in the 'long-term'.
• If you're married; you may wish to speak with your wife about the problem, soliciting her help & understanding.
• If you're a youth; you may wish to speak with your parents about your concerns. Perhaps they'll give good direction, along with comfort and understanding.
• You might also set the goal of abstaining for a week or so. This may make you feel better. When you fail; simply set another goal.
• You might analyze in your mind the REASONS for this goal; the 'why'. This will assist with the 'how-to'.
• You might also set as a goal in advance, not to get depressed should you fail in any project. Realize that failure is not necessarily a gauge of a feeling of 'self-worth'.

Hope this is helpful. If you would be more specific, I'd be glad to see what else I can add. Let me know. I might have some reference material regarding your specific concern.