How do I set realistic goals?

As the New Year fast approaches, are you looking to set some goals to kickstart 2024 with a bang? 

To help you set achievable and realistic goals, three BZ’ers give you their top advice on how they set their goals. 

Chiara Cannata , Production Assistant

“I personally think it's important to not set goals by comparing yourself to what other people are doing or might have achieved at a given time. Everyone's journey is so different and we don't know other people's stories. Although asking for advice is also helpful!”

Megan Pearce , Lead Animator

“Anything is realistic if you can set clear and achievable steps to arrive at said goal. 

- Breakdown exactly how you plan on achieving these steps, be adaptable if your first, second or third plan doesn't work. 

- Set time scales. 

- Find advocates that can keep you on task and hold you accountable. 

- Celebrate small wins and accomplishments to keep up your motivation. 

It's also ok to change your goals as you experience your journey, what was important to you yesterday may not be today.”

Malachi James , Storyboard Artist

“I think it's important to break goals down into small realistic and attainable steps that you can tick off on the way to the bigger goals. That way, your goals won't seem so intimidating.”

A huge thank you to Chiara, Meg and Malachi for their advice on how to smash out achievable goals! 

Do you have a way to set your goals? Share with us in the comments!

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