You know to get where you want to get in life, you need to set goals – but actually reaching goals is where the real work starts.
If you have tried and fallen short of your objectives in the past, it’s easy to get discouraged. And maybe you’ve started to wonder if you are the kind of person who can reach goals easily or if goals are even worth setting. But the truth is that anyone can learn how to reach any goal you set out for yourself. And here is how to set goals – and how to actually achieving goals:
If you want to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to be – then setting goals in your life is important and needed. For this goal setting has been and remains the first steps you will need to take in your journey toward finding your purpose and living a life you truly love.
You will find that most people whom you are admiring for their attitude and lifestyles are setting and reaching goals in all aspects of their lives. They set both short-term and long-term goals for their personal and professional lives – and for their businesses if applicable.
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Any aspect of your life that you want to improve will benefit from setting and reaching goals. For example, you commit to living a healthier lifestyle so you can lose weight or be more fit will naturally give you more energy to perform better at work. As you develop your talents or form more meaningful personal relationships, your increased happiness and personal satisfaction will make you a better team player at work and motivate you to strive for excellence in your professional life.
Professional goals are related to your current career, if applicable to your business or the direction you want to head for a career change or business growth. Here are some examples:
If you want to establish or grow your own business, the ability to set realistic goals will make all the difference in your success. As you identify what you want to achieve and set goals that make sense to help you get there, success is much more likely, even inevitable.
Give careful consideration to what you want your life to look like at home and work – like with friends, family, colleagues, and clients and just for yourself. And then begin your journey.
When it comes to setting goals, you have to be SMART!
When it comes to setting goals, you have to be SMART!
A SMART goal is:
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The best time to set goals is right NOW. Although you may feel you are too busy or things are too complicated at the moment, there is no better time to start making changes than the present, so your better future can begin right now.
Set aside some time to reflect on what you want and set a specific goal that makes sense for your future self. What do you feel needs to change so that you are happier, more successful, or fulfilled? What do you want things to look like next year or five, ten, or more years from now?
Make sure your goals you define are attainable and you can track your progress by identifying small steps or milestones along the way. Set a date for when you want to achieve your goal so you have a target to hit. Next, align your goals with your most important priorities and values. While you can set goals related to anything, you will get the most out of your goal-setting journey when you create goals relevant to what you most want and believe in.
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Once you have taken that first step and set you goals – achieving goals is the next step. For this you would need to equip and prepare yourself with simple but effective strategies which will propel you toward the future state you want to get. Here are some of our best tips that have contributed to all we have achieved so far personally and professionally.
Goals are just thoughts, wishes or ideas – if they remain stuck in your brain only. That’s why you need to externalize your goals by writing them down. The effort you put into writing down your goals transfers the ideas from your head into more visible, real, clear, and reachable aspirations that can be achieved and that you want to happen.
Writing down your goals allows you to develop a tangible road map to follow so you know exactly where you are headed and how to get there. Additionally, you can more easily measure and document your progress and celebrate your successes. With each step you check off, you can see how far you have come and what you have left to accomplish. This not only gives you motivation but also helps keep you from being distracted and overwhelmed.
Putting your goals in written form serves as an effective reminder of what you want to focus on every day. Written goals help you stay focused so you are not distracted by new opportunities that would send you in another direction or meaningless activities. They help you prioritize the things that matter and choose between good, better, and best decisions. Writing your goals will help power through roadblocks or when you meet resistance by giving you something clear and tangible to focus on.
It does not matter so much where you write down your goals and progress, just that you do it.
You might write your goals in a journal, spiral notebook, planner, or a simple piece of paper – like a sticky note (our personal favorite to be hones with you 😉 ). If you want to be able to see your goals in a prominent place, scribe them on a large poster board you hang on your wall or create a vision board. You may prefer to write your goals digitally, so choose a program like Google Docs or Word or a goal-setting app. You can even write your goals on the bathroom mirror or on the back of a napkin. Just make sure your goals are SMART and you can revisit them every day.
Once you have started thanks to your goals to get on the path to where you want to be, revisiting your goals, its milestones and action steps frequently is what will make progress, change and success truly happen for you. It gets you unstuck from your current state.
Looking at your goals and roadmap frequently will help you to stay focused on them, provide you with motivation to continue to strive toward them, and allow you to make revisions if you find something is not on point. Important advice: When it’s starting to become obvious to you that a goal cannot be reached – do not adjust the goal but adjust the action steps and the given resources you can utilize more or in different way to get there!
Be sure to prioritize your tasks so you are doing the most important things first. It is not always the most attractive task or the easiest one, but you will reach your goals faster if you focus your efforts on what is most essential.
Reaching goals takes self-discipline. Hold yourself accountable at anytime.
You will have times when you want to take a break due to a lack of motivation, or you may be discouraged by a perceived lack of progression. However, every action you take toward your goals is important. Even when you are not seeing results, at the right time, you will see the fruits of your efforts – thanks to measurable goals you have set. Checking off small goals will help you stay motivated and accountable. So reward your successes – small and large. This can be anything that motivates you, from taking a walk to spending extra time with a loved one, watching a movie, giving yourself a pat on the back, posting a tweet, or adding an extra break to your day.
An accountability buddy can be helpful too. Find someone who has similar goals or motivation as you, and help each other stay on task. And make it a habit of reviewing your goals and prioritizing your to do list frequently.
Taking care of yourself is essential to reaching your goals – any of them. Striving toward anything worthwhile and important takes energy and drive. It can be stressful at times as well. Creating healthy habits will give you the vitality necessary to be consistent and happy. Good health habits include your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Our Self Coaching Programs help you to master all these areas in your life.
Setting goals is the first step to accomplishing anything meaningful. Now it’s your turn to achieve your goals.
Knowing your life goals helps you to make better decisions and gain more control over your future. When your goals are top of mind, you will make decisions that align with your goals and avoid time and energy wasters.
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