1 Like the child on the diving board,you will stay-|||-undecided.-|||- 23 More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal?First,you need to-|||-evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires etc.-|||-Only then should you set your goals.-|||-You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation.This is quite important,because it-|||-is directly related to your commitment.There are times when your heart is not in your work. 3 So,-|||-slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity(清晰)of thoughts can help you-|||-move forward.-|||-Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in-|||-mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible. 4 They also need to be-|||-measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.-|||-Your personal circumstanc are equally important.For example,you may want to be a pilot but-|||-can`t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 5 You should reassess your goals, and-|||-motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.-|||-You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned. You cannot-|||-overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of-|||-setting your goals.-|||-A.This can affect your work.-|||-B.So how should you motivate yourself?-|||-C.However,this should not discourage you-|||-D.So why should we try to set specific goals?-|||-E.They can change according to circumstances.-|||-F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.-|||-G.Without motivation,you can neither set a goal nor reach it.