Originally Posted by
anndelise
I don't think having goals is type-related.
There might be something to the types of goals, however. But I doubt it.
Remember, a number of cultures teach goal setting activities to even small children.
Also, it's easy to talk about goals, even to plan them out...following through is a different story altogether. So just because a person talks about their goals, it doesn't mean that they actually pursue them, or are successful with them.
For myself, after trying..and failing...at various goal setting strategies, I've found that I do better if I regularly cycle through the same desired activities, can work on a goal as the mood hits, and that I do better if I'm thinking in terms of 'next step' rather than 'end result'.
I do like to feel that bit of oomph that comes from having accomplished something, no matter how small that something is. So I'll often have a list of next steps for various projects of mine, and then pick one to do as the mood strikes. That little oomph gives me a little more energy, which often leads to picking another next step...not always on the same project, though.
If I don't accomplish a big goal (one with lots of next steps), I don't feel bad about it (unless it involved another person). And if the end goal changes, that's ok too.
I suck at maintaining anything, particularly energy levels. In an effort to work with that, I've recently started working on an idea of doing a 'work' step, followed by an 'enjoy' step, and cycling through those. So far, I'm getting a little more done each day than I was before. And enjoying each day a little more too. (also less guilt about not getting things done..AND less frustration about not having any fun)