How to Set a Five Year Plan for Yourself

Goal setting is one of the most important things that you can do in your personal and work life. If you are realistic and aggressive in your goal setting, this can be a great way to track your progress and tell if you are stuck in a rut. You might even decide to look for a new job. Even if you don't set a long term goal for yourself, you should always have a 5 year plan.

Things You'll Need

• Time
• A pen and paper

Instructions

1. Take a moment and think about where you would like to see yourself in the next 5 years. Be realistic, if you envision yourself in private planes and partying with rock stars, you may be setting yourself up for a big disappointment.

2. Your 5 year plan should always be an improvement or change in some way over your current self. Whether you want to be married, have kids, better job, or get a degree you should set your goal to accommodate one of these.

3. If your goal is monetary then you should focus on what it will take to get there. Maybe you will need a promotion or start writing for Ehow.

4. Stick to your goals and your plans. As long as they are realistic they will drive you to succeed.

Tips & Warnings

• Write your plan down. This way you can go back and look at it in a few years and see what your progress has been.