Many times, we make a mistake of setting high goals on initial tasks, and after failing to achieve them it is hard to remain motivated. Also people involved in the project may tend to give up on task because of a fear of failure. When the goals are set at proper stages of a project with a realistic approach, then whoever is involved in its accomplishment will feel good about his or her involvement. After gathering all the information available and input from everyone involved, goals can be set at realistic levels.
2) Breakdown long term goals into small milestones:
It is suggested to breakdown big tasks into smaller one. This will help you maintain your focus and hence improve your efficiency. When you are focused towards certain task then this will help you save your time as well. Incremental progress is the process of taking a large long term goal and segmenting it creating several short term goals that add up to the larger whole. By focusing on smaller short term goals and working each day to complete these goals, you are able to adjust your direction. The advantages of segmenting long term goals include; considerably easier measure of progression, early completion of short term goals will keep you motivated and you will less likely stray from long term goal, these things help in proper time