If you aren't a goal setter, then you probably groaned when you read this title. Setting goals is one of the best things any person can do for themselves. I'm going to explain to you why setting a single goal just isn't enough anymore, and why it is important to set monthly goals.

First, a monthly goal gives you something to work towards. Unlike a long-term goal, a monthly goal is a short-term goal. It is something that is measurable by four weeks. You should take a look at your long-term goals, then break them down and see what can be done in one months time.

Second, a monthly goal creates a sense of urgency. If you look at your long-term goal, lets say for five years from now, you probably don't feel any sense of urgency to work on it. Why? Because five years is too far down the road.

You're likely to procrastinate and tell yourself that you have plenty of time to work on that but you don't. Monthly goals will keep your goals in the forefront of your mind, making them more likely to become accomplished.

Finally, monthly goals help to keep you on track with the bigger picture. When you reach the end of a month and can see how much you have accomplished just in one month, you will be much more likely to set even higher goals for the next month. This keeps you moving even faster towards the bigger picture, your long-term goal.

As you can see, monthly goals are great and even necessary to keep you moving in the right direction. Set your goals for this month and see how much it helps you out.