21 Examples of Daily Goals

John Spacey, October 10, 2020

Daily goals are targets for a day. These can include habits that you are trying to form and unique goals that you develop for a particular day. Daily goals are typically process goals that describe what you will do as opposed to end-goals for desired outcomes. The following are illustrative examples of daily goals.

Respecting Time

Keep moving though things at a reasonable pace and avoid unproductive distractions.

Single Tasking

Focus on the task at hand to establish flow.

Quality Time

Strictly end work at 7 pm to help kids with homework and enjoy family activities.

Performance

Try to improve my 5k running time.

Networking

Be friendly, outgoing and approachable. Reach out to cultivate professional and social connections.

Communication

Reply to messages in a timely fashion.

Engagement

Push-in to conversations at work. Try to add constructively to the ideas of others but don't be afraid to offer brave ideas and criticisms.

Learning

Listen in class and take detailed notes.

Backlog

Complete some tasks on my backlog.

Planning

Add good ideas to my backlog and drop ideas that are no longer a priority.

Self-Discipline

Avoid buying things I don't need.

Quality of Life

Devote an hour to moderate exercise and eat healthy meals.

Sidelining

Focus on the positive and try to sideline any negativity I should encounter.

Change

Experiment with new ways of doing things.

Risk Taking

Try to expand my depth with openness to new things and a willingness to take on challenges.

Risk Management

Be careful biking to work. Be observant and expect that cars and pedestrians may do random dangerous things.

Hygiene Factors

Clean up my desk after each study session.

Character

Try to be kind and patient.

Unaffectedness

Avoid comparing myself to others. Maintain a strong sense of both confidence and humility.

Mindfulness

Try to live in the moment and see the wonder of things.

Introspection

Reflect on the day and try to identify things I could have improved.

Overview: Daily Goals
Type	Process Goals
Definition	Targets for a day.
Related Concepts	Process Goals » Habits » Outcome Goals » Flow » Backlog » Sidelining »