Milestones are checkpoints. They are generally celebrated when an activity is completed. Milestones are also marked by the start of an era or a phase. For example, adolescence is a milestone that is marked by the onset of puberty. Adulthood is often marked by high school graduation.<\/p>\n

Milestones are important indicators when working towards an established goal. We check our progress by how close we are to the designated marker. When traveling, we use landmarks, cities or mile markers to see how far we are from our destination. Milestones provide more than progress monitoring. They provide motivation to continue. They also allow us to realign our actions to make sure we are working as proficiently as possible.<\/p>\n

Dates can be used as milestones. Once check-in dates are set, we can set deadlines to expect actions to be finished.<\/p>\n

Tasks<\/h3>\n

Tasks are the steps that need to be completed in order to reach a milestone. When setting up a stress management plan, it is necessary to prioritize tasks. Prioritizing tells you what tasks need to be finished and the order they should be accomplished.<\/p>\n

Prioritize tasks based on importance. Ask yourself if certain tasks are more important than others. Are some tasks more likely to get you closer to your goal? Do those tasks first. Another way to prioritize is sequentially. Sequential ordering puts tasks in a chronological order. It also prioritizes tasks that need to be completed before another task.<\/p>\n

Outlining and prioritizing tasks will encourage consistent, organized movement towards your goal.<\/p>\n