Halfway into 2020 and it's fair to assume that for most of us, this has not been a great year for professional goal-setting, profitability, and work productivity. If that is the case with you too then snap out of it because difficult situations can be a significant source of personal and business development. Using the five-step goal-setting program by the motivational speaker Michael Hyatt, you can reset your goals for the rest of 2020.

• Take a good look at the most ingrained patterns and, if possible, alter them. This review will involve the patterns of thinking that form the way we view and perceive the universe. Self-doubt, for example, may become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and it is best to treat every day with hope and trust.

• Overcome the sense of disappointment or dissatisfaction. This year, we've all experienced losses, some more than others, but these gloom-ridden experiences can be mined for useful knowledge. You can review the reasons for not fulfilling your goals and ask yourself how to address these issues?

• Set fresh goals. Formulate and write down a specified collection of targets. Include a combination of one-time ambitions (like leasing a house) and behavioral adjustments in the long run (like keeping a healthier weight).

• Reflect on the reasons that motivate you. Some individuals are more responsibility-oriented and some are guided by rivalry. Find whatever motivates you and use it to refine your behaviors and accomplish your goals.

• Prepare to proceed. Starting the research on a new project is always the first move so when progress is made, you can gain momentum. Regular worklists will help you split up big tasks into useful pieces.

In a nutshell, take a look at yourself, reflect, and get ready to execute healthy changes in your life. We are more than halfway done with this year, and no matter what challenges this year has thrown at us, there is still time for us to attain our goals.