How you set (and achieve) goals based on your personality type

With 2026 not too far away, the season for goal setting and new year’s resolutions is here.

Think of goal setting as navigating a well-signposted road; it provides direction, prevents you from veering off course, and propels your life into action mode. There's no better way to kick into gear than by setting goals.

But it’s not as straightforward as it seems. You can't chart out your goals without understanding what truly motivates you. Let's say you aspire to improve your public speaking skills, and one of your goals is to ‘take a public speaking course and lead the next business meeting.’

Sounds fantastic in theory, but when it comes to execution, you freeze.

Why does this happen? It’s likely because being on stage doesn’t align with your inherent personality. This doesn't mean you can't develop the skill, but you might not share the same personality traits as those accomplished speakers.

And that's perfectly fine.

Before delving into goal setting, take a self-reflection test, such as Tick's personality profiling tool. It's an intriguing method to unveil your strengths, weaknesses, and true self. No fluff.

Self-discovery + goal setting

Once you've laid the foundation with personality work, proceed with setting goals.

Establishing goals fosters accountability. You're not merely discussing what you want to do; you're creating concrete plans and tangible targets. Specific goals enhance your commitment to yourself.

Having laser-focused, clearly defined goals cultivates confidence, steering you in the right direction.

How to set goals you can achieve

Phrase goals positively. Express them with an empowering tone, such as ‘improve my communication skills.’ But always be realistic about capacity and focus on keeping promises to yourself.

Here’s how:

Be precise: Incorporate dates, numbers, and tangible metrics for measuring success.

Set priorities: Assign a trackable priority to each goal a priority.

Incremental steps: Focus on momentum, not perfection. Break big goals into manageable steps.

Revisit regularly: Don’t set and forget. Check weekly and adjust goas if needed. You’re not married to them.

Keep your Tick bird type in mind

Setting goals goes beyond dreaming and doing. It calls for a deeper understanding of your personal psychology.

Use Tick's personality profiling test to discover your bird type, then outline or revisit your goals. Tick profiles are based on four birds (eagle, peacock, owl, dove). This is great to do solo in your personal life or as a team in your workplace.

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