Goal Setting Vocabulary

verb to achieve or complete something successfully

• The team was able to accomplish their goal of increasing sales by 20%.
• I finally accomplished finishing that difficult assignment.
• She totally accomplished acing that test!
• With hard work and determination, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

verb to achieve or accomplish something, to reach a goal or objective

• Education is often seen as the key to attain success in life.
• If you study hard, you can attain good grades in school.
• I'm working hard to attain that promotion at work.
• Through hard work and dedication, you can attain your dreams.

adjective able to be achieved or reached

• Setting realistic goals is important in making sure they are attainable.
• If you study consistently, good grades are definitely attainable.
• With some hard work, that promotion is totally attainable.
• The dream of traveling the world seemed so far-fetched, but now it feels attainable.

noun a firmness of purpose; resoluteness.

adjective determined; resolute.

• Her determination to succeed in the business world was evident in her relentless work ethic.
• Despite facing many obstacles, his determination never wavered.
• She's got mad determination to reach her goals no matter what.
• His determination was like a roaring fire, never extinguished by setbacks.

noun a strong desire or enthusiasm for something

verb to imagine or visualize something in the mind

• The architect was able to envision the entire city skyline in his mind before starting the project.
• I can envision us having a great time at the beach this weekend.
• I can totally envision us slaying at the party tonight.
• She could envision a bright future ahead despite the current challenges she was facing.

verb to imagine or visualize something in the future

• The architect spent hours envisioning every detail of the new building.
• I was envisioning a relaxing vacation on the beach, just soaking up the sun.
• I'm envisioning us chilling at the party this weekend.
• She was envisioning a future where she had achieved all her dreams and goals.

verb to fail to reach a particular level or standard; to be insufficient or inadequate

• The company's revenue projections fell short of expectations for the quarter.
• I tried my best, but I still fell short on meeting the deadline.
• I thought I could finish the race, but I fell short and came in last place.
• His attempts to impress her fell short, as she was not interested in him romantically.

noun careful consideration or thought for the future

adjective relating to or involving forethought

• The architect's design showed great forethought in considering the building's environmental impact.
• I wish I had more forethought before agreeing to go on this camping trip.
• I totally forgot to bring snacks to the party, I had zero forethought!
• Having good forethought is like having a crystal ball to predict the future.

noun a person's thoughts or intentions

verb to consider or intend to do something

• When making a decision, it is important to have in mind all the relevant information.
• Just have in mind that the party starts at 8 PM.
• I have in mind to grab some pizza for dinner tonight.
• As an artist, I always have in mind the final masterpiece before starting a new project.

noun a significant event or stage in the development of something

• The completion of this project marks a significant milestone in our company's history.
• Reaching this milestone is a big deal for us.
• Hitting this milestone is a game-changer.
• Crossing this milestone feels like reaching the peak of a mountain.

verb to provide someone with a reason for acting in a particular way

adjective providing someone with a reason for acting in a particular way

• The employees were highly motivated to meet the project deadline.
• I'm feeling really motivated to start working out again.
• She's so pumped and motivated to ace her exams.
• His passion for music motivated him to pursue a career as a musician.

adjective having or showing determination or resolve

adverb in a way that shows determination or resolve

• The scientist conducted purposeful experiments to test her hypothesis.
• She made purposeful choices to improve her health.
• He's always so purposeful in everything he does.
• Her words were purposeful, aiming to inspire change in society.

adjective relating to or happening every week

adverb in a weekly manner

• The company sends out a weekly newsletter to all employees.
• We have our weekly team meeting every Monday morning.
• Let's catch up for our weekly gossip session.
• His weekly visits to the gym are like therapy for him.

adjective describing the distance or proximity of something

preposition indicating the location or position of something in relation to something else

• The solution to the problem was within reach once we analyzed the data.
• Don't worry, the snacks are within reach on the top shelf.
• I can't believe the concert tickets are finally within reach!
• Success may seem out of reach, but with hard work, it can be within reach.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is not wise to pin your hopes on one single investment.
• Don't pin your hopes on winning the lottery, it's a long shot.
• I wouldn't pin my hopes on him showing up on time, he's always late.
• She decided to pin her hopes on her education to secure a better future.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies and limits a noun

• It is important to set realistic targets in order to not overshoot your goal.
• Make sure you don't overshoot your goal by setting achievable milestones.
• Don't go overboard and overshoot the goal, keep it within reach.
• Sometimes it's better to aim slightly lower to avoid overshooting the goal and feeling disappointed.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is important to stay focused and not take your eye off the ball during the project presentation.
• Hey, don't take your eye off the ball when you're working on that report.
• Dude, you can't take your eye off the ball if you want to pass this exam.
• In order to succeed in business, you must never take your eye off the ball and always stay alert to opportunities.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• She was dead set on finishing her PhD by the end of the year.
• He's dead set on getting that promotion no matter what.
• I'm dead set on scoring tickets to the concert next week.
• The detective was dead set on solving the case, no matter the obstacles.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

article a word that specifies and limits a noun

• It is important to work to good purpose in order to achieve success in any endeavor.
• If you want to get anywhere in life, you've got to work to good purpose.
• You gotta hustle and work to good purpose if you wanna make it big.
• Just like a well-oiled machine, everything falls into place when you work to good purpose.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a particular item or object

• It is important to have your eyes on the prize and stay focused on your long-term goals.
• Don't lose sight of what you want to achieve, keep your eyes on the prize.
• Stay laser-focused on your goal, keep your eyes on the prize.
• In the race of life, always have your eyes on the prize and never lose sight of your dreams.

adjective able to be achieved or completed

• With proper planning and dedication, the project is definitely accomplishable within the given timeframe.
• I think if we work together, this goal is totally accomplishable.
• Don't worry, this task is totally accomplishable if we put our minds to it.
• Reaching your dreams may seem impossible at times, but remember that anything is accomplishable with hard work and perseverance.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

• Accomplishing the project ahead of schedule was a great achievement for the team.
• We're so close to accomplishing our goal, let's keep pushing!
• Dude, we totally crushed it in accomplishing that task!
• She felt like she was climbing a mountain when accomplishing her dreams.

noun a person's level of achievement or success compared to their potential or expectations

• The accomplishment quotient of the team has significantly increased since implementing new productivity strategies.
• We really raised our accomplishment quotient by working together on that project.
• Our accomplishment quotient is off the charts after acing that presentation.
• Her accomplishment quotient soared to new heights after overcoming all obstacles in her path.

verb Achieving is the present participle form of the verb achieve, which means to successfully reach a goal or accomplish a task.

• Achieving success in this competitive industry requires dedication and hard work.
• I'm so close to achieving my goal of running a marathon.
• She's totally boss at achieving her fitness goals.
• The key to achieving happiness is finding inner peace.