Why is it easier to achieve goals when you write them down?

Answer 1

more than the "reminder," writing it down gives it more emphasis. a "contract" that people unconsciously bind themselves to.

like if you want to lose weight. SOME ppl keep on "planning" on losing weight but don't do anything about it anyways. they need some kind of an action plan, written down, with goals and target dates all plotted out, for them to be able to do it. they need a MAP, that tells them where they are exactly at any given point in the program.

there are a lot of reasons why ppl write down goals. some can achieve goals without writing it down, though; a mind map is all they need. but for people who need a tangible map, a written program is a great tool.

Answer 2

They say writing it down helps you achieve goals, not that it becomes any easier to do so. Writing them down doesn't make any difference for me. Actually, this is discouraging to me because I have later looked at what I wrote and never accomplished most of them. It seems to work better for me to have the goal in my brain not on paper.

Answer 3

of course it is easier to achieve goals when they are written because they are more easily remembered. the more senses you use the easier it is . try writing them post dated in your diary. that will help as well.

Answer 4

Because you can see on paper what goals you are shooting for.You won't forget them so easily and you have something to refer to when you want to go over them to keep them fresh in your mind.

Answer 5

Because you are reminded that you made them in the first place.

Answer 6

easier to remember them perhaps