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Whether you want to get in better shape or you want to spend less time watching TV, it’s important to set an action-oriented, measurable goal. But if you really want to increase your chances of success, you should take this one step further and create a goal range for yourself. Here’s how to establish a goal range, the science behind why it works so well, and how it can increase your motivation and improve your chances of success.
Key Takeaways:
“Establish a goal range for yourself. Instead of saying, ‘I want to lose three pounds a week,’ you’ll actually lose more weight if you set out to lose between one and three pounds a week.”
“Our brain loves it when we meet the minimum quota that we set for ourselves. And most of us strive to go on and do more than that.”
“Having a goal range on social media was exactly what she needed to spend more quality time with her loved ones.”
0:00:00 Importance of setting action-oriented, measurable goals
0:02:50 Strategy to increase the likelihood of reaching goals
0:06:29 Examples of goal ranges in different areas
0:09:46 Using goal ranges to increase or decrease behaviors
0:11:33 Benefits of goal ranges and being flexible in goals
0:12:00 Setting a goal range increases motivation and success.
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0:12:58 Thanks to producer
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