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Self-reflection typically has the goal of improving yourself or gaining a better understanding of the world around you. For example, after completing a project at work, you might reflect on how you could improve your performance. You can ask questions such as, “What did I do well?” or, “What could I have done differently?”
This kind of self-examination helps you learn more about yourself and discover how to build on your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. By examining your mistakes, you can avoid repeating them in the future.
Personal goal-tracking tools and technology
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Self-Accountability Techniques for Remote Success
Set SMART goals
Self-reflection and self-assessment are two crucial elements of the remote work lifestyle. They will help you achieve your goals, identify areas for improvement, and enable you to become a better person overall.
Goals are the cornerstone of self-accountability. Without them, you’re just spinning your wheels, doing what feels good in the moment and hoping for the best.
Trello is a popular task-list organizer and progress tracker. This web-based tool allows you to organize your work into lists or boards and enables remote teams to access the information.
Additionally, apps like HabitBull or Coachme help you set goals and stay motivated throughout the workday. These tools send reminders and helpful tips on how to reach the goals you set.
Creating a supportive network
Align your personal goals with your organization’s goals to advance personally and professionally. Then, list short-term daily or weekly goals and long-term monthly or annual goals that would make you more successful.
The first step to achieving any goal is to set it. After all, if you don’t know what you want to accomplish, how will you know when it’s time to celebrate?
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As a remote worker, you can use technology to help you stay on task and hold yourself accountable. Leverage digital platforms to track deadlines, set reminders, and enhance accountability. Technology can also be a great way to keep track of your progress, and many types of software are available that allow employees to set goals and track their performance against them.
The key to success is setting goals that are clear and achievable. By checking to make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound, you can turn an undefined goal into a SMART goal. Before setting each goal, ask yourself these questions:
Specific: “What exactly do I want to accomplish?”
Measurable: “How will I measure my progress?”
Attainable: “Can I actually achieve this?”
Realistic: “Are these expectations realistic in my current situation?”
Timely: “When do I want to achieve this goal?”
Published: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 12:02