What does the science of goal setting tell us? Taking time to create well-defined goals in the beginning, can be a force multiplier to the end result. Here are three tips to help:

Make them aspirational Peak performance happens in the sweet spot between a comfortable goal and an unachievably high goal.

For example, playing football against a team with their legs tied would soon get boring, but playing against a premier league team might feel impossible. However, playing against a well-matched team keeps us engaged and striving to win because it is challenging yet achievable.

The ideal is a goal that should stretch us slightly outside of our comfort zone without straining us.

1 2 Make them meaningful Behind every success story you ll find a strong purpose driving the effort.

We are global team of over 91,000 dedicated people. We're responsible for meeting the growing energy demand while protecting our climate. Our Top 5 Responsibilities and our goals can become a great reminder of that if we dedicate the time to draft them well.

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3 Track your progress Progress creates the forward momentum, and according to a rigorous *study of nearly 12,000 employees in several organizations, progress can drive us to have a satisfying work-life and boost our productivity.

Imagine playing a competitive game without knowing your score and whether you are improving.

Now imagine watching your score climb after each round; that s much more motivating. * The Progress Principle Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work. By Teresa M. Amabile, and Steven J. Kramer. Harvard Business Review Press, 2011.

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