The following article provides some short term as well as long term personal goals examples, which will guide you to set your own priorities and goals in life. Read on...
"Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything." - Scott Reed

It is often said that our desires are endless. When one gets fulfilled, the other one crops up! There is nothing wrong with this though, cause all the discoveries, progress, etc. that you see around, is actually a result of the limitless desires of humans. If the desires are positive, they help someone improve and at the same time work for the betterment of others, if a person has a definite plan of action to fulfill them - they are termed as goals.

We all aim for professional as well as personal development in life. For the simple reason that we want the best of both worlds. We want to be successful workers and at the same time have a loving partner, happy children and satisfied parents. Self improvement and achieving these goals becomes easier, if we are able to define exactly what we want. So, to help you out, here is a list of some personal goals examples.

Examples of Personal Goals in Life

A man's personal life includes - the man himself, his immediate family, his neighborhood, the society and the country he lives in. The goals that he sets to improve his personal life, will one way or the other affect any or all of these. Here are some long and short term personal development goals examples in one's personal life.
Health Goals - I want to lose/gain X amount of weight by X date. Or, I will exercise everyday. Or, I will not eat junk food.
Intellectual/Creative Goals - I will pursue my hobbies (reading, painting, dancing, etc.) along with work. For this I will devote every day one hour to it.
Spiritual Goals - I will meditate for fifteen minutes everyday, for my peace of mind. Or I will go to church every Sunday.
Societal Goals - I will live my life ethically. I will not do anything which makes me feel guilty. I will not lie or steal or gossip or hurt anybody. I will pay my taxes on time.
Familial Goals - I will respect, love and stay committed to my spouse. I will spend quality time with my children every day. I will make it a point to attend all the parents day, sports events, annual function at school, for my children.
Examples of Personal Goals at Work

In today's world, a person is considered successful, only if he earns well or occupies a good position at his workplace. So, in order to ensure that the work life is going great guns, a man needs to set certain professional goals for himself. Here are some short and long term personal goals examples in one's professional life.
I will reach an X position in Y number of years.
I will earn X amount of money by the time I become Y years old and for this I will develop my negotiation skills.
I will utilize my full potential by giving my work everything. I will honestly and with a lot of hard work, do my job.
I will manage my time better by planning everything in advance. More on time management.
I will communicate with my colleagues, sub-ordinates and seniors, with openness. I will be a patient listener to my sub-ordinate's work related problems and give my best to problem solving.
I will be aware of the new industry developments in which I work and continue my education to upgrade my skills, whenever required. Employee training will always be a priority.
I will upgrade my management skills, communication skills, decision making skills, etc.
These personal goals examples are only for your reference. You have to set your own personal and professional goals, according to your priorities in life. And setting goals is not enough, you have to stay focused, be persistent and stay determined, and inculcate positive thinking, if you want to attain them and be successful. All the best!