SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
GOALS AND VALUES
How to motivate yourself to achieve your goals
Goals are what you want to achieve – you can tick goals off a list when completed. Values are different, they are like your compass, they set direction and keep you on track. ‘Setting effective goals and using values’ is a technique to help motivate you to achieve your goals.
Goal setting can help you to set the tone, direction and structure regarding what you want to achieve in 2021. It allows you to see clearly the skills, improvements and achievements required to be successful in your desired goals. Values highlight who you are and enable you to feel authentic in swimming and in life. Values can help you with tricky decision making and keep you on track with your goals.