How to set a new goal

Goals help you track your professional progress and stay focused on what matters most. Clonra makes it easy to create, monitor, and achieve your objectives with our comprehensive goal-setting feature.

To create a new goal in Clonra:

Title: Give your goal a clear, concise name that immediately communicates what you want to achieve.

Description: Provide detailed information about your goal. Remember that effective goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART).

Start Date: Set when you plan to begin working toward this goal.

End Date: Choose a realistic deadline for completing your goal.

Status: Select the current status of your goal. Options include:

Click "Create Goal" to save your new goal

The most successful goals follow the SMART framework:

Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish

Measurable: Include concrete criteria for measuring progress

Achievable: Set realistic goals within your capabilities

Relevant: Ensure the goal aligns with your broader objectives

Time-Bound: Set a clear deadline or timeframe

Instead of: "Get better at presentations"

Try: "Deliver 5 client presentations with confidence and receive positive feedback by Q3 2025"

Instead of: "Learn new skills"

Try: "Complete Python certification course and build 2 sample projects by June 30, 2025"

If your goal feels overwhelming, consider breaking it into smaller, more manageable milestones. You can create multiple related goals that build toward your larger objective.

Once created, your goals will appear in your Goals dashboard where you can:

When you create a new log, you'll be able to note when you've made progress on a goal, helping you maintain a comprehensive view of your professional development and achievements