When setting objectives, people typically make a lot of mistakes that can hinder their achievement. One of these common mistakes is setting too few goals, which lowers the likelihood of success and growth during the year. It is important to set a wide range of goals that address many aspects of life. 

Further, it is difficult to monitor progress and assess if goals have been achieved when they are vague. Well-defined, specific goals provide a sense of purpose.

Along with this, people regularly set goals that are unrealistic for their own lives and are inspired by admirable desires or external approval. Develop genuine goals that are in line with personal values and circumstances rather than pursuing them solely for appearances or social standards.

Other typical mistakes include not putting goals in writing, which can lead to forgetting or losing focus, and not allowing for goals to alter as circumstances change. Setting push goals or goals that are incredibly challenging or unrealistic, can be detrimental because they can lead to despair or burnout.

If people are aware of these common errors, they can choose their goals more strategically and rationally, increasing their chances of success and fulfillment.