{"id":2120,"date":"2025-03-23T13:26:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=2120"},"modified":"2025-03-23T14:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T14:27:44","password":"","slug":"goals-mobile","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/docs\/mobile-good-day\/goals-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a goal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A goal is an ambition to achieve, build or complete something over an extended timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of goals can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase a new house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan an important vacation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding a new job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riding 500km on your bike in a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning a new skill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Losing weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing attitudes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing a book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, a goal has a lifespan that runs over multiple weeks or months and a target timeframe.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A goal will have a \u2018scheduled start\u2019 and a \u2018scheduled finish\u2019.&nbsp; If the goal context is set by some other party, then a goal can have a \u2018required by\u2019 finish date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A goal will have an associated \u2018action plan\u2019 where the steps required to complete the goal are defined, and\/or the behaviour changes required to meet the goal are set. The action plan may include sub goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, a goal should be measurable (the target\/finish line) and be linked to resource or time constraints.   To support this, with Good Day a goal may have metrics that can be used to track progress, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2018Lag\u2019 metrics that define a finish line for the goal.&nbsp; An example of a \u2018lag\u2019 metric could be the target weight for a goal associated with losing weight or completing all the subordinate tasks associated with a goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Lead\u2019 metrics can be used to track progress towards the finish line. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goal attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Good Day a goal has the following attributes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goal title:  a short narrative title to describe the goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal description:  a fuller more detailed explanation of the goal,  its purpose and motivations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start:  when the goal is to be started, with either a relative or specific date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduled finish:  when the goal is due to be completed, with either a relative or specific date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required by:  if the goal has been set by a third party,  the date by which the other party expects the goal to be completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State:  the current status, either:  &#8216;open&#8217; (default0, &#8216;In progress&#8217;, &#8216;on hold&#8217;, &#8216;completed&#8217;, &#8216;cancelled&#8217;, &#8216;expired&#8217;, &#8216;delegated&#8217; or &#8216;dormant&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goal type:   sets the dependent nature of the goal.  A &#8216;long term&#8217; goal will have subordinate &#8216;stepping stone&#8217; goals as part of its action plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent goal:  if the goal has been set as a &#8216;stepping stone&#8217; goal type, then this is the parent goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority:  the relative priority of the goal compared to other goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folder:  a folder used to group associated goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category:  a category used to define the type of goal  (e.g. work, home, health etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size:  a value used ot indicate the relative scale\/size of the goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display order: a number used to order the display of goals in an action plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tags:  free form text tags that can be used to group goals for filtering\/searching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclude from planning:  if set to true, then the goal will be excluded from any planning accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When adding a new goal, the key attributes to set are:  title,  start, scheduled finish and goal type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goal versus task?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a personal planning context, a goal is a broad, overarching outcome you want to achieve, while a task is a specific action or step that helps you reach that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scope: A goal is a big-picture objective, while a task is a concrete, actionable step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeframe: Goals usually take longer to accomplish, whereas tasks are completed in a shorter timeframe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurability: Goals often require multiple steps to measure progress, while tasks are more straightforward and can usually be checked off once completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goals give direction, while tasks break down the goal into manageable actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals &#8211; main page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goals page presents three main tabs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>List:<\/em>  Shows a list of goals, optionally filtered by state or scheduled date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Schedule:<\/em> Shows a summary of how the goals are scheduled over future periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Progress:<\/em> Shows a summary of progress for each active goal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals &#8211; List tab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-768x1664.png 768w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60-236x512.png 236w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-60.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goals page shows a list of goals, optionally filtered by state and scheduled date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-61-300x91.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-61-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-61-360x109.png 360w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-61.png 539w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To change the filter click on the &#8216;Goal filter&#8217; dropdown control and choose the required filter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"119\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2124\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To add a new goal click on the &#8216;+&#8217; button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To change a goal in the list click on the flag icon found on the left side of the goal list entry.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-66-300x69.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-66-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-66-1024x237.png 1024w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-66-768x178.png 768w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-66-360x83.png 360w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-66.png 1041w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At that point a popup menu will appear offering four options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-65-274x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-65-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-65-360x394.png 360w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-65.png 621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the required option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/docs\/mobile-good-day\/goal-update-mobile\/\">Edit a goal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/docs\/mobile-good-day\/view-goal-progress-mobile\/\">View Goal progress<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/docs\/mobile-good-day\/goal-metrics-mobile\/\">Define goal metrics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/docs\/mobile-good-day\/goal-action-plan-mobile\/\">Define the goal action plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals &#8211; Schedule tab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Schedule tab shows  how open goals have been assigned across a range of future time periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-768x1664.png 768w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63-236x512.png 236w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-63.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A goal entry can be moved to a different future period by dragging the item to a different period card<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals &#8211; Progress tab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Progress tab shows up-to-date information on the progress being made for each active goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-473x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-473x1024.png 473w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-138x300.png 138w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-768x1664.png 768w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-709x1536.png 709w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-945x2048.png 945w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64-236x512.png 236w, https:\/\/essays-in-software.com\/good-day\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-64.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Progress can only be reported if <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The goal has metrics defined for capturing progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where the goal has an action plan it has associated tasks and habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a goal? 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