How does setting a specific timeframe in which to complete a goal increase the chances of the goal being met?

a.

it creates accountability by establishing deadlines.

b.

it allows a goal-setter to say "i'll reach that goal when i get to it."

c.

it allows a goal-setter to establish unrealistic goals.

d.

it does not allow short-term goals to feed into a larger goal.

It creates accountability by establishing deadlines.

Explanation:

Deadlines are important to be set for establishing a plan to achieve a goal. The deadline is a time frame in which a particular task or group of tasks must be performed in order to ensure the accomplishment of goal.  

Further explanation:

Following are the steps which are required to be followed so as to achieve the desired goal in a particular time frame.

Write down the goal to be achieved: Write down the goal on the piece of paper. This will work as a statement of intent and what is required to be achieved. The process of writing your goals will help in development of mindset to accept the commitment that you have made to the work so as to achieve your target.  Set a deadline: If the goal is large and complicated. It must be broken down into small steps with the set deadline so that each step can be achieved in a particular time frame.  Work on the mindset: A person should work on the mindset such that not even a single task can be neglected in order to achieve the goal.  Develop new skills: It may be possible that the goal requires a new skill to be learned . This will also help in personal growth process. The accomplishment of goal may also require more knowledge to be grasped.  Continue to completion: The goal to be achieved may not be simple and straight as in the planning. Many obstacles and hurdles may come in the way but to seek goal person should avoid negligence and distractions and must try best to overcome the obstacles. The person must remain committed to the goal till it completes.  Reward yourself: A person must reward himself or herself in the track of accomplishments of small tasks, it gives a sense of positivity and self encouragement to accomplish the task.  

Learn more:  

1. Goal setting (Tealmermaid534 )

2. Timeframe  (Menuka)

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