{"id":2993,"date":"2020-11-25T18:06:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T15:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/?p=2993"},"modified":"2023-10-26T04:14:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T01:14:16","slug":"goal-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/goal-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Goal card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A goal card<\/strong> is a visualization tool that helps write down your goals and make up a plan for achieving them, all in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This term was once used by many motivation coaches. Bob Proctor, a world-renowned speaker and coach, is one of them. The Bob Proctor goal card pertained mostly to achieving financial success. Now, this tool may be applicable to all spheres of life, business included.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a common and necessary practice for companies to set a list of goals for every year, quarter, and month. Yet only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/the-only-thing-you-need-t_b_9410778\" rel=\"nofollow\">60 out of 300 small businesses<\/a> attempt to keep track of them. As a result, while some targets are achieved, others are never put into action. In this scenario, a goal card enables business owners, managers, or team members to reify all targets instead of just keeping them in a subconscious mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"importance\">Importance of goal cards for business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons you might need to implement goal cards (if you haven\u2019t done it yet) are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A goal card allows controlling the goal achievement in midstream. <\/strong>It\u2019s natural that you always<strong> <\/strong>divide long-term goals into intermediate objectives. A goal card will help you focus on your intermediate results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A goal card instills motivation.<\/strong> Having a set of goals recorded, you are ignited to fulfill your plan more effectively. For a team member who has the company\u2019s bonus system in mind, goal cards may become the best encouragement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A goal card allows for continuous business growth.<\/strong> Using goal cards, all members of your company get adjusted to regularly evaluate their performance, improve their productivity, and increase the overall business potential, which can\u2019t but contribute to its <a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/\">non-stop growth<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.snov.io\/register?lang=en&amp;signup_source=glossary&amp;signup_page=snov.io%2Fglossary%2Fgoal-card&amp;cta_type=banner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/finder-1-1024x327.png\" alt=\"email finder\" class=\"wp-image-1116\" width=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/finder-1-1024x327.png 1024w, https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/finder-1-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/finder-1-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/finder-1.png 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips on writing a goal card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your goal card is solely your business. You may make it the way you find working for you. However, if you plan to start using it today and think of any landmarks, these tips will help you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-readable-size\">Choose readable size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some experts claim that a perfect solution for your goals is a 3\u00d75 index card since it is the easiest to carry. That\u2019s pretty logical. Yet, for business purposes, you\u2019ll more likely stick it to your board or computer or just pin it to the magnet board. The key is to be able to clearly see your goals every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-one-card-for-one-goal\">Use one card for one goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing several goals on a card will most likely distract your attention from the one that is in priority at the moment. You should dedicate each goal card to only one goal. As an option, you may use sticky notes of different colors for different goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-the-main-goal-card-prominent\">Make the main goal card prominent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your main goal should stand out from the rest as your core ambition. Make it bigger, put it in the center of the board, or highlight it in a different color. As soon as you reach smaller goals, you will feel exhilarated by how closer you become to your primary target.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose-attention-grabbing-ink\">Choose attention-grabbing ink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some experts claim that using blue ink is the best choice for making goal cards because the blue color boosts focus and mental strain. Anyway, you know yourself better than anyone, so <a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/blog\/colors_in_email_marketing\/\">choose the color<\/a> that will help you pay constant attention to the goals you are pursuing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highlight-your-goal\">Highlight your goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Underline your actual goal so it could catch your attention all the time when you look at your card. If you use digital notes as your goal cards, make your goals bold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"don-t-use-the-future-tense-for-goal-setting\">Don\u2019t use the future tense for goal-setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While writing your goal on a goal card, don\u2019t aim at the distance far ahead. If you feel \u2018To do\u2019 structure sounds encouraging, use it. Still, the most recommended way to motivate yourself is to begin with \u2018I want to.\u2019 Thus, you\u2019ll refocus your attention from the obligation to your desire to reach your destination point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"edit-your-goal-card\">Edit your goal card&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Goals tend to be modified with time, depending on some inner and outer business processes. Be ready to update your goal card whenever you come across any changes in the company&#8217;s objectives globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"read-your-goal-card-at-least-twice-a-day\">Read your goal card at least twice a day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your every working day by looking at the goal card that is your top priority. Once kept in mind, it will move you through your daily tasks. Read your goal card once again at the end of the working day to get fueled with motivation to continue tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-a-scrum-board\">Use a scrum board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to make your goal cards in the form of sticky notes, make the best of a scrum board. This tool is especially popular with teams that always need to visualize and divide their tasks into targeted, processed, and completed ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may use this technique for your personal goals. This way, you will get another portion of motivation seeing the results of your work in the right column:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/tk8Qp938oEvafR1qJ9GVGKxoeBAfre1dxaEJmkP5hOfTROdqnqM5Q518Ftd57PiM-5N4pgg5mcadXDDOUHsrWEOFO2lUel2aturgyNthm005JlkYjzrpCxXSmRaVR-Soz0rNFBav\" alt=\"Scrum board\" width=\"680\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\">How to compose a goal card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To visualize your goal and make it memorable, think of how you\u2019ll structure your card. Here are basic recommendations on what to write on it so that you could always stay focused on what you wish to achieve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-on-a-positive-note\">Start on a positive note&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mention one of your previous achievements connected with the current goal, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI am happy I could convert five prospects into our customers last month.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voice-your-current-goal\">Voice your current goal&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s connected with numbers, a good solution will be to add such phrases as \u2018At least\u2019 or \u2018A minimum of.\u2019 Remember that every goal should have a deadline; otherwise, it is just an intention:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI want to close at least eight deals with new prospects till 30 November.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mention-your-feelings-afterward\">Mention your feelings afterward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add how you\u2019ll feel upon achieving your goal (e.g., happy, excited, relaxed, etc.) and mention what results it will bring. Don\u2019t say \u2018If.\u2019 \u2018If\u2019 is about doubts, but you must be sure you\u2019ll hit the target. So Instead use \u2018When\u2019 or \u2018As soon as:\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWhen I achieve this goal, I will feel even more motivated to continue growing the customer base.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"end-it-with-encouraging-words\">End it with encouraging words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay supportive of your efforts. Remember to voice out that you believe in yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019ll do it for sure!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"put-down-a-date\">Put down a date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve written your goal card, be sure to put a date to see in the future how much time it took you to achieve the goal. This will help you evaluate your work and elaborate on how you may do it more effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c20 November 2020\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example\">Goal card template and example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not the only goal card sample you may find on the web, yet most examples will deal with spheres out of the business world. The following goal card template will help you create a goal card specifically for your business role:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3f4f5\"><tbody><tr><td><em>I am _____ (Your feeling). I could _____ (Your previous achievement connected with your current goal). Now I want to _____ (Your current goal). As soon as I reach this goal, I will feel ______ (Emotions about achieving the goal).<\/em><br>&nbsp;<br><em>And so it is!<\/em><br><em>____ (Current date)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And here is the goal card example you may use for one of your <a href=\"https:\/\/snov.io\/glossary\/prospecting\/\">sales prospecting<\/a> objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/QvAvTQsLXCMrwqI5HqdI95QZch0KjNiBwYBwn_LU0TiX3-0PtPvsOljh2lJqUlOhqkHtViM-41htvxpwAwpiNmI4ryNzLYB7qG_qOVeyKTry9w27AXXFhek1GLSuiSUHU7U4986S\" alt=\"Goal card template\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\">Wrapping up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to bring your thoughts to reality than visualizing them. When it comes to your business goals, the first thing to do on your way to achieving them is simply voicing out what you want to achieve. And that\u2019s where goal cards can come in handy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the tool you create on your own and adjust to your senses and mind. If you have any doubts whether it works, try making your first goal card now and see how it will boost your motivation and productivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A goal card is a tool that allows visualizing your goals and staying focused on reaching your targets. 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