When setting goals:

• Once you have thought about where you want to be a few years down the line. Think about the things you should be doing now in order to achieve those long-term plans.

• Make sure you set a clear path as to where you want to go  and that your goals are very specific. You need to break down exactly what your idea of success is.

• By writing your goals down helps to create a commitment on your part.When goal planning start with your long-term goals, or things you hope to accomplish in the distant future. 

• Your goals need to be clearly defined and you must ensure that you set a time period in order to achieve these goals.