What is a practical effect of setting small, achievable milestones?

• A. They provide motivation
• B. They waste time
• C. They help you track progress
• D. They increase anxiety

Answer: (C)

Setting small, achievable milestones gives you concrete checkpoints to measure how far you’ve come and how far you still have to go. Each milestone acts as a visible marker of progress, so you can track completion, adjust your plan, and predict how long the overall task will take. This makes the work feel tangible and helps keep you oriented toward finishing. While milestones can also boost motivation and reduce anxiety by creating frequent wins, the practical, core effect is that they let you track progress through clear markers.