1. Why milestones are important
Big goals often seem overwhelming – milestones make them tangible.
They break the journey into stages, provide orientation, and ensure motivation through visible interim successes.
This way, focus is maintained and progress becomes continuously tangible.
2. Basics & Explanation
- Definition: Milestones are significant stages on the way to the goal.
- Function:
- Structure the process
- Make progress visible
- Serve as checkpoints for adjustment
- Types of milestones:
- Time-based (e.g., quarterly goals)
- Result-based (e.g., “lost 10 kg”)
- Process-based (e.g., “completed 30 training sessions”)
- Bestforming logic: Milestones are fixed markers in GAP management (AS IS → TO BE).
3. Challenges & Risks
- Steps too large: If milestones are too far apart, motivation is lacking.
- Unclear definition: Without clear criteria, it remains unclear whether a milestone has been reached.
- Ignored adjustments: If circumstances change, milestones must also be adjusted.
- Lack of reward: Failing to acknowledge successes lowers motivation.
4. Tips & First Steps
- Break down goals: From annual goal to quarter, month, week.
- Define clearly: “Achieved” must be clearly verifiable.
- Visualize: Make progress visible on a board, in an app, or in a journal.
- Include rewards: Consciously celebrate small successes.
- Stay flexible: Regularly review and adjust milestones.
5. Your next step
Get the bestforming app and benefit from:
- Digital goal and milestone planning
- Automatic progress tracking
- Motivational impulses when you reach a milestone
This way, the path to the big goal is broken down into small, manageable steps – and every step takes you noticeably further.