Don't let the goals you set for yourself just fade away. Set your goals in motion today with these 7 easy steps to success!
1. Identify your goal: Start by identifying what it is that you want to achieve, and don't forget to make it measurable so that you know how much progress is being made. For example, "I want to lose 10 pounds" is not enough; "I want to lose 10 pounds in 4 weeks" is a better goal.
2. Tone down your expectations: If you want to be successful, you must keep your expectations realistic. By doing this, you won't set yourself up for disappointment. Set lower goals that are more achievable.
3. Take action: If you don't take action toward that goal, it won't happen. What is your next step? Make a list of everything that needs to get done in order to complete that goal, and then get right on it!
4. Identify obstacles: Some obstacles can be removed or worked around while others may need to be eliminated altogether. The sooner you identify the obstacle, the sooner you can work toward removing it (this will help with step #5).
5. Work around the obstacle: How? By creating an action plan: a detailed list of things that need to get done that will help you get past the obstacle. Using this plan, you will be much better prepared to tackle whatever comes your way.
6. Develop a system: You may need to make modifications to what is going on in your life in order for you to develop a system for success. For example, if you want to lose weight, you may need to cut out some large portions of food from your diet or drink less caffeine . If gaining muscle is your goal, then it would make sense that you'd eat more frequently and/or lift weights several times each week.
7. Maintain a positive mindset: If you think you can, you probably can. And if you think you can't, then most likely it's because you won't. Your mind is an incredible thing - the more passionate and determined it is, the more successful your goal will be.
8. Be specific: Set short-term goals to help meet your long-term goals. Instead of saying "I want to lose 20 pounds," say "I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 2 months."
9. Be flexible: If you don't hit your goal the first time around, don't worry. You can learn from the experience and then try again. And if that happens and you fail a few times, take a break. The important thing is to always keep moving forward. If you do, you'll eventually reach your goal.
10. Reward yourself: Nothing is more motivating than seeing that you have a reward waiting for you when you reach your goal. The bigger the reward, the faster you will work to achieve it. It could be something small like asking a friend out on a date, or it could be something big like buying that car you've had your eye on.