What do you know about effective goal setting techniques? 
The beginning stages of conceptualising your goals are usually accompanied by high levels of inspiration and motivation. The goal-attainment process is often met with the need to make a continuous concerted effort and in many cases unforeseen obstacles arise that can make it more challenging to stay motivated.
Goal-setting techniques and methods are an insurance to help you overcome difficulties and staying motivated when working towards reaching your goals.
Goal-setting techniques provide a frameworks that is used to develop and achieve goals. These techniques provide direction and focus, where a well-set goal inspires us into action and gives us a definite direction to move.