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14 Essential Types Of Goals To Set And Achieve

What types of goals do you need to set in order to keep your life moving in the right direction?

We’re not talking about S.M.A.R.T. goals here since that’s more an approach to goal-setting than a specific goal type.

The goals listed in this article target different areas of your life or fit different time-frames.

Some goals you’ll have for years, while others you’ll slay in a matter of months or weeks — or even days.

But all the goal types described below are indispensable to your continued growth and to the impact you’ll make on the lives of others.

Because ultimately, your goals are not all about you.

50 Of The Most Interesting Hobbies To Try This Year

by Barrie Davenport

When someone asks you what you do for fun, do you have any interesting hobbies to talk about?

If not, it's well worth your time to pick up a cool hobby and commit regular time to it.

You may think you're too busy for a leisure activity or that it's indulgent to spend your time in a way that isn't considered productive.

However, having a hobby isn't just for fun and enjoyment.

There are many benefits to trying unique hobbies that can improve your life and career.

33 Easy Things To Draw To Banish Boredom And Boost Your Mood

by Barrie Davenport

Is your brain crying out for something fun to do?

And do you happen to have a writing tool handy, along with something to write on?

Maybe you’re thinking, “I’m not completely hopeless at drawing, but I’m no expert, either. So, what are some really easy things to draw?”

Or you might wonder where can you find ideas for easy things to draw that look hard (so that if anyone happens to notice, they’ll say things like, “How are you so good at drawing that?” Bonus!)

If you know what you want to draw but aren’t sure how to begin, YouTube is full of tutorials on stuff to draw — as well as more complicated drawing projects.

Go ahead and Google “easy things to draw when bored,” and see what comes up. You'll find some really cool things to draw that you never expected.

You won’t have to scroll down too far to see the related YouTube videos, along with pictures of easy things to draw step by step.

If you’re thinking, “But I can’t draw faces,” or “I don’t draw animals, because I always get the legs wrong (and the shape of the head, the nose, etc.),” YouTube has videos created by people who make it look easy.

Be sure to grab some inexpensive art supplies including a drawing pad and colored pencils so you're ready when inspiration strikes.

Whether you’re decorating a folder or doodling in a notebook or sketching a temporary tattoo on your hand, think of this article as a varied and fun sampling of your options.

The Ultimate List Of 100 Life Goals To Achieve Before You Die

by Barrie Davenport

woman standing with arms outstretched beside ocean life goals

Living without a vision is similar to living without a purpose — it is essentially a waste of time.

If you don’t wake up energized every morning to make your day an amazing one, you probably don’t have a life goals list to achieve.

It is never too early (or too late) to make a list of things that you want to do in your lifetime.

So, what are your goals in life?

Let's look at some good personal goals and life goal ideas to help you get started on setting goals for yourself.

Knowing the benefits that setting good long-term goals can bring to your life might give you the kick in the pants you need to clarify what you want to aim for.

How To Make Good Habits Stick: 11 Secrets From Research

by Barrie Davenport

woman running, how to develop good habits

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get so much done and know how to develop good habits?

When they say, ”I’m going to…” start exercising, eat healthily, get organized, read more, etc., they make it happen.

But when you try to go after similar goals, it’s a different story.

You might be able to stick to them for a while, but then, somewhere along the way, you always lose your motivation and quit.

When that happens enough times, it's easy to get frustrated and discouraged.

But creating and sustaining good habits doesn’t have to be so difficult and painful.

In fact, it can be quite easy. And even a lot of fun.