What is the best words for "goals" (ex. quit smoking) and "tasks" (ex. don't smoke every day for a week)?

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Pug Pugson · Accepted Answer

Goals if you're talking to a human. Objectives if you're talking to a British spy with a license to kill.

Sander · Answer

By your explanation I'd say "goals" is the right/most used word choice.

Ken Wallace 🌮 · Answer

^ what he said.

Humans call these things goals.

Quang Van · Answer

I wonder if "Goals" is too loaded nowadays, people make and break a lot of goals, so maybe it draws negative feelings. (Like S.M.A.R.T. goals yikes) "Objective", "Purpose", "Mission" isn't as loaded imho. Saying this, "Goals" still might be the most descriptive.

Quang Van · Answer

for "don't smake every day for a week" habits, regimen, routine

Andrey Protasevich · Answer

Thanks for you answer. But I mean, is "goals" the right word for things like "quit smoking"? Or purpose, objective, aim is better?

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What is the best words for "goals" (ex. quit smoking) and "tasks" (ex. don't smoke every day for a week)?

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