The main importance of goal setting is that it provides us with

direction and purpose. When we have goals, we know what we want to

achieve so that we can focus our mindson a single worthwhile target and

avoid getting distracted easily. Personal goal setting also provides us

with motivation to achieve what we want to achieve.

Goal setting is

of especial significance for today's students. A study reveals that

when students set goals, they learn the importance of taking

responsibility, of minimizing excuses and of helping others. Goal

setting is a lifelong skill that first helps students succeed in school

and then later in life.