Why You Should Set Goals During Late Summer, Not at the New Year

Everyone needs to set goals. It’s the best way to accomplish things, both in your career and your personal life. When you have something to work towards, you can break it down into steps and set up a timeline for yourself—crossing off each and every accomplishment and holding yourself to deadlines until the goal is met. For most people, the timeline begins in January, when the mad scramble to set New Year’s resolutions or quarter one goals in underway. But you can get ahead of the rush by starting now—and we’ll give you the reasons why September is a better goal-setting month than January.

Three Reasons to Set Goals in September

You can either get ahead of the curve and begin working early on your 2017 goals—or put the pedal to the metal and apply new energy to blast through your 2016 goals. Whatever your choice, here’s why September goal setting works:

You’re Naturally Programmed for a Fresh Start

Remember the sounds, sights and smells of late fall and the conversations with your friends before school started up again? Who would be in your class next year, what would you teacher be like and what would you learn that year? It was a time for fresh starts or even reinvention! Let yourself feel the nostalgia and start thinking of ways you can freshen your career goals and outlook now—for 2017. Or, if you’re still working on goals to round out 2016, let yourself attack them with renewed energy!

The Pressure is Off

Annual goal setting time for most of the world is January—when we’re constantly reminded of new plans for the New Year. But right now, many still have their minds set on 2016 and wrapping up last year’s tasks. So you can get a jumpstart—pressure free—to start thinking about your plans for next year. With three months’ extra time, what will you dream of?

Critical Resources are More Readily Available

If you’ll need support and guidance from key resources within your company, now is the time to speak with them about what you need. In January, most people are getting back after the holidays and scrambling to prepare for the year. But right now, you’ll have a better chance of gaining the insight and information you need.

Start looking forward to a great 2017!

Will 2017 be your year? You can begin now to set career goals and make changes that will help you move along successfully down your desired career path.

Looking for a New Job?

If you’re ready to try something new in the New Year, there’s no time like the present to start looking! Why not let the fall usher in career opportunities? If you’re looking for a change in and around the Atlanta area, reach out to Snelling Georgia Group. We’ll work with you to understand your qualifications and goals, and help you find a new job you love. To learn more, contact us today!

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