Have you ever heard of such a species of caterpillar as Pine Processionary? This breed is interesting because specimens move, following one another as if in a parade. Jean Henri Fabre, a French naturalist, conducted such an experiment with them: he lined them up in a ring, one by one, then put pine needles in the center of the circle – the favorite food of these insects. The caterpillars "conducted a round-robin" for a whole week, trying to get to their food until they died of hunger.

It is not difficult to draw a parallel between humans and those caterpillars. Sometimes, we go around in circles, spending strength and energy on actions that do not bring us any benefit. From this, we can conclude that if we want to handle a particular matter, we must set a clear goal.

Of course, you believe you have overtaken the caterpillar in the evolutionary race but intrinsically, have you? Do you have a list of your aims? If not, you should know that you are by no means alone. Statistically, only 3 percent of Americans clearly define their goals and jot them down. It is usually these 3 percent who turn their dreams into reality and satisfy their desires.

The method of clearly defining goals will allow you to focus exclusively on what you want to bring to life and help you be less distracted. You will also not waste energy on mundane things. Having a distinctly established aim, you pave the way to it without much effort because you see what steps are worth taking to achieve it. A clear goal motivates you and generates the energy you didn’t know existed.

It is clear you will not be able to formulate a precise and correct goal immediately; for this, you need to find free time in your schedule. You may think you don't have this resource to analyze your goals, but eventually, it's worth it. Having a proper understanding of what you want from your life will make you more focused and attentive. Accordingly, it will save you a lot of time that you could spend on things that will not bring any benefit. You'll be surprised how much time you can free up.

With a clearly defined goal, you will understand how to manage your time more economically and efficiently. As a result, you'll feel inspired and happier.