"There's no point setting goals to beat another club," the 28-year-old told BBC Radio Merseyside.
"Obviously it adds a bit of spice, but if you ask the boss, he just wants the run to keep going and pick up points."
The England international also said club's long injury list had helped take the burden of expectation off the team, and allowed youth its chance.
The fans have had a frustrating time of it as well as the players and we want to put that behind us
Everton defender Phil Jagielka
Everton's rise up the league has come despite the absence of players like Marouanne Fellaini, Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta, while youngsters Magaye Gueye, 20, and Apostolos Vellios, 19, both featured in Saturday's 2-0 win over Blackburn.
"It takes a bit of the pressure off us," Jagielka continued.
"We've not got much to play for as far as qualifying for Europe, so why not give these boys a bit of experience?"
"We don't have to look over out shoulders now," added Jagielka. "It's pretty obvious we're safe from relegation.
He continued: "People might be writing us off, but we have a good team spirit and the lads who haven't had much game time are getting it now."
Everton's next game is away at title-chasing Manchester United on Saturday, but Jagielka says they can go there and play with confidence.
"We can go out with no pressure, keep it tight and see where it takes us. We can't rest players, so let's go and win as many as we can.
"The fans have had a frustrating time of it as well as the players and we want to put that behind us."
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport