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Prompts for Goal Setting
1. SMART Goals
Convert these goals into SMART format: [list goals]. Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.2. 90-Day Plan
Create a 90-day plan for [goal]. Monthly milestones, weekly actions, daily habits.3. Accountability System
Design an accountability system for [goal]. Check-ins, tracking, consequences, rewards.4. Vision Board Script
Create a guided visualization script for achieving [goal]. Sensory details, emotions, timeline.5. Obstacle Planning
Identify potential obstacles for [goal] and create contingency plans for each.6. Habit Stack
Design a habit stack to support [goal]. Anchor existing habits to new ones.7. Progress Milestones
Break [goal] into 10 milestones. Celebrate each one to maintain motivation.8. Goal Review Template
Monthly goal review template: progress, obstacles, adjustments, next month focus.9. Identity-Based Goals
Reframe [goal] as identity change. 'I want to run a marathon' → 'I am a runner.'10. Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineer [goal] from the end. What needs to be true 1 week, 1 month, 1 year before?
Pro Tips
Be specific in [brackets]. Iterate with follow-ups. Save your best results.
FAQ
Why do goals fail?
Goals fail when they’re vague, too many, or lack systems. Focus on 1-3 key goals with daily habits, not just outcome targets.
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