Comments on: Avoiding Some Dangers of Goal Setting

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:56:08 +0000

@Karl: I like your idea of releasing the grip of your feelings. Being too hard on ourselves is not worth it, I mean we’re not superhumans.

By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now

Karl Staib - Work Happy Now — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:47:57 +0000

I’ve been guilty of being too hard on myself. I’ve learned to treat my anger and frustration as a friend that just trying to tell me something – calm down. When I take the time to actually listen to my feelings, they release their grip and I can tackle the problem.

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:11:52 +0000

@G: I love your elevator analogy! What a great way to explain it. Besides, taking the stairs is better for your muscles.

By: G.

G. — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:54:20 +0000

Those are definitly on target warning signs of unsuitable goals. This could even go beyond goals and help people decide on something like a career path or their life’s “calling”. But choosing a reasonable goal is definitly very important; better to take the slow and steady stairs to your main goal then take the elevator that has a good chance of breaking down before reaching the next floor.

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:26:34 +0000

@Jonathan: Thanks, I think a more level headed approach to goal setting is great for long term success. I’m glad you enjoyed the article.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:50:46 +0000

I am a big fan of approaching things in a balanced, realistic, and practical way. This article meets all of those criteria. To often people let their excitement push them into biting of more than they can chew. It’s good to set your sights high, but we also need to realize that reachable, short term goals add up to major accomplishments. Good job Nathalie!

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:19:51 +0000

@Hayli: That’s great. It’s definitely good to have a “further away” overarching goal. It’s reaching the littler goals that makes getting there possible though.

By: Hayli @ RiseSmart

Hayli @ RiseSmart — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:05:08 +0000

Great post! I am in the midst of unreasonable goals right now, but in this particular case it is possible to reach for closer, more attainable stars as well as a few harder-to-reach ones. So I’ve at least resolved to strike a balance to avoid total mental defeat.

By: Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie Lussier — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:17:25 +0000

@Bunny: That’s so true, and really profound. When you set a goal, you’re inviting a change into your life. You’re also putting the onus on yourself to be perceptive and honest enough to see if you’re making any progress.

By: Mike King

Mike King — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:17:24 +0000

Spot on Bunny. Most people do really just scare themselves from their own goals and challenges.