A goal should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-sensitive. This is right in most cases. However, in some cases you could spend all your time in the goal-setting process while the market passes you by. So, consider these ideas when you need a non-traditional approach.
Source: Fast Company, June 4, 2018. Link. Instead of focusing on changing your habit (hard work), try adopting a mantra (a word or group of words believe to have psychological and spiritual powers).
INSIGHTS: Sometimes just “doing” is better than spending time setting goals and planning. If it is successful, do it more. If not, then fail fast and move on.