We all have things we want in life. When you make it a goal or mission to achieve such marks, it's more worthwhile and rewarding.
Dreaming is easy, goal setting is not or more people would do it. Here are some tips for setting goals.
1. Make them big, but realistic.
It's always good to dream big. However, know your limitations and build your way up. Think like a worker moving up the corporate ladder, or an athlete climbing from amateur to professional level competition.
2. Break goals into small, simple tasks, or sub-goals.
This goes back to the parable about eating the elephant. When you divide a goal into steps on how you will reach it, you are more likely to achieve it.
3. Write down your goals and post them where they are regularly visible to you.
Self-accountability comes into play here. You see these goals everyday and you measure and evaluate how close you are to achieving them. Posting them on the bathroom mirror, bedroom wall, and/or refrigerator are all good.
4. Separate short-term and long-term
Obviously being a millionaire or retiring is long term. Losing weight or getting a better job is more short term. Doing this helps to gauge your focus and direction.
5. Seek inspiration and motivation from role models.
These can include your parents, teachers, employers, clergy, and even celebrities. Also, if someone is more successful than you, find out how they reached these lengths. Many of them are actually more than helpful. You want to see where someone succeeded and failed, why and how, and learn from them.
6. Have a strong support system
I've written before about building a strong network. This is very important when achieving goals and benchmarks. Having a cheering section goes a long way. They can help you in the good and bad times, and they understand what you're ultimately trying to achieve.
7. Celebrate major milestones
When you've achieved part or all of a goal, celebrate. Go out with friends and family. Buy that new phone or golf clubs. You have earned these rewards.
8. Break tasks down to one/day to make the big picture easier to see.
If you're doing one thing per day to be closer to completion, it will add up and make progress. Most of us can deal with a small goal each day. Try this and then build on to each one to achieve your ultimate dreams.
9. Stay focused, and beware of the naysayers
There are times where you can get discouraged or bored. Don't lose your focus or your vision. Naysayers and such that do not understand your vision may hurl negative remarks and doubt your way. This should motivate you to keep pushing, for the simple fact that they don't think you can do it.
10. Never give up
Dreams may be altered and even deferred as life happens. However, don't ever give up or give in. There's always a way, just keep digging deeper.
Follow these steps, and you too can be closer to achieving excellence and success
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