Looking around, you see Buzzfeed articles on what #relationshipgoals look like, motivational quotes covering Pinterest boards, and people around you constantly asking what you plan to do with your life after graduating.
Goal setting is both a kickstarter and something to keep the mind focused, but lately, anti-goal setting has become the dominant trend in society. The rationale behind anti-goal setting goes a little something like this: why set yourself up for disappointment? Why construct something that will limit you? Why reject individuality and focus on generalizability?
The traditional ritual of putting pen to paper and writing out one’s ideals in a tangible form has dissipated and individuals have chosen to embrace life as it is, carpe diem at its finest. The question is, is it possible to live an anti-goal life and still be successful? Can the lack of structure enable anyone to get anything done? Are anti-goals really just mini-goals?
Many of us can agree that the answer is never black and white. The balance between the two processes is always customizable to the individual. However, no matter how stringent or carefree you are about setting goals, nothing will change unless you take action. Whether you want to run the Nike Women’s Half Marathon or simply make healthier choices throughout your daily life, you can emerge as a winner, goal setter, or anti-goal setter.