Success is something we all want in life. From the time we enter young adulthood, we always want to be successful in life, whether it be in our study, career, financial situation, or relationships. Success cannot be achieved, however, by simply wishing it! The first step to success is to set out the goals you want to achieve. But setting a goal and achieving it are two completely different things. To achieve a goal which you have set you need to (1) know exactly what it is that you want to achieve, (2) invest yourself emotionally in your goal, and (3) have a set modus operandi for achieving your goal. These are the three keys to setting goals which you will actually achieve, and this is what sets your goal apart from fluff-filled fantasies which may not come true. Below are 5 methods which have been proved over time to help get you over the crossing line to achieve your goals!
1. Know exactly what you want. The first plan of action in achieving your goal is to actually know what it is! It is not as simple as "I want to lose weight", you must define your goal, make it realistic, and breathe life into it. This is how you separate a true goal from a pipe dream. You need to know exactly what your desired end result will be and how it will look when you get there.
Is your goal focused on trying to get into a certain college? Do you want to make more money? Would you like to become better organized? Once you set your goal, you need to define it clearly and completely. The more detail you include, the more likely your success. Envision how you will be or feel when you achieve that goal, write down steps you need to achieve in order to get there, and try to anticipate any possible road blocks along the way and how you will handle them. This can be challenging for some, but without this clear picture you will not have the proper focus to achieve your goal.
2. Be willing to make sacrifices. Success takes dedicated preparation and determination. You can liken it to starting a business. In the beginning all you have is an idea that needs to be developed, nurtured, and fleshed out. Once you get past that step and start building your business you may realize you have less time for other things in your life, you may become frustrated along the way when sales aren't as high as you want them to be, and you also may see that this idea is taking up more of your time than you anticipated. That's okay! In order to truly have success with your goals, you must make the necessary sacrifices to get there.
If your goal is paying off your mortgage in 3 years, then that means having to forego having dinner out every weekend. If your goal is to top your guitar class, it means spending more time practicing and less time socializing. This is the "full glass" concept - if you have a set routine and a set number of activities in your life which are keeping you busy, then there's no room for anything more. Make the time for yourself so that you can achieve your goals.
3. Focus on your goal every day. I'm sure you probably want to achieve your goal as fast as possible. That's why clear mental focus is so very important. Consistent daily focus is absolutely necessary to "burn in" the new neural pathways you need to create your new goal. Without daily focus, the old mental habits that have kept you from your goal will continue to take over. This happens automatically - since these old habits replay 24/7 deep in your subconscious mind. The only way to override subconscious anti-success messages is to consciously focus on what you do want - and build new neural networks! That's why success is an every-day event.
It's understandable that in the daily grind of life, our goals can sometimes take a back seat. But in order to truly achieve a goal, you must make a conscious effort for life to not get in the way! Always prioritize your goals and your success!
4. Be passionate. Studies have shown that passion can be a key tool in your success. This is because intense desire and passion for reaching your goal can easily override the old "failure messages" we are all used to that are stored in our brain. With firm objectives and passion you can overcome these messages and create new ones. What's more, having passion for your goal will tie into all aspects of your life and success. Your passion will carry you through any obstacles in your way and will help you stay focused every day.
5. Take consistent steps. The most difficult step for many people is taking the actual steps to reach your goal. The best course of action is to take one step at a time. Each small step will lead to bigger steps in your success. Think about it like building blocks. We can't create a castle with one big block; we need to take one small block at a time and build up to our ultimate goal. You cannot sit back and wait for that castle to build itself, you need to be proactive and make one small step toward your goal each day.
You are able to achieve anything you want in your life! All you have to do is follow these steps to create success. You must visualize your goal, face sacrifices, maintain focus, feel passion, and make steps toward it every day. Stop dreaming about what you want to do and do it! You are worth every step you take.
1. Know exactly what you want. The first plan of action in achieving your goal is to actually know what it is! It is not as simple as "I want to lose weight", you must define your goal, make it realistic, and breathe life into it. This is how you separate a true goal from a pipe dream. You need to know exactly what your desired end result will be and how it will look when you get there.
Is your goal focused on trying to get into a certain college? Do you want to make more money? Would you like to become better organized? Once you set your goal, you need to define it clearly and completely. The more detail you include, the more likely your success. Envision how you will be or feel when you achieve that goal, write down steps you need to achieve in order to get there, and try to anticipate any possible road blocks along the way and how you will handle them. This can be challenging for some, but without this clear picture you will not have the proper focus to achieve your goal.
2. Be willing to make sacrifices. Success takes dedicated preparation and determination. You can liken it to starting a business. In the beginning all you have is an idea that needs to be developed, nurtured, and fleshed out. Once you get past that step and start building your business you may realize you have less time for other things in your life, you may become frustrated along the way when sales aren't as high as you want them to be, and you also may see that this idea is taking up more of your time than you anticipated. That's okay! In order to truly have success with your goals, you must make the necessary sacrifices to get there.
If your goal is paying off your mortgage in 3 years, then that means having to forego having dinner out every weekend. If your goal is to top your guitar class, it means spending more time practicing and less time socializing. This is the "full glass" concept - if you have a set routine and a set number of activities in your life which are keeping you busy, then there's no room for anything more. Make the time for yourself so that you can achieve your goals.
3. Focus on your goal every day. I'm sure you probably want to achieve your goal as fast as possible. That's why clear mental focus is so very important. Consistent daily focus is absolutely necessary to "burn in" the new neural pathways you need to create your new goal. Without daily focus, the old mental habits that have kept you from your goal will continue to take over. This happens automatically - since these old habits replay 24/7 deep in your subconscious mind. The only way to override subconscious anti-success messages is to consciously focus on what you do want - and build new neural networks! That's why success is an every-day event.
It's understandable that in the daily grind of life, our goals can sometimes take a back seat. But in order to truly achieve a goal, you must make a conscious effort for life to not get in the way! Always prioritize your goals and your success!
4. Be passionate. Studies have shown that passion can be a key tool in your success. This is because intense desire and passion for reaching your goal can easily override the old "failure messages" we are all used to that are stored in our brain. With firm objectives and passion you can overcome these messages and create new ones. What's more, having passion for your goal will tie into all aspects of your life and success. Your passion will carry you through any obstacles in your way and will help you stay focused every day.
5. Take consistent steps. The most difficult step for many people is taking the actual steps to reach your goal. The best course of action is to take one step at a time. Each small step will lead to bigger steps in your success. Think about it like building blocks. We can't create a castle with one big block; we need to take one small block at a time and build up to our ultimate goal. You cannot sit back and wait for that castle to build itself, you need to be proactive and make one small step toward your goal each day.
You are able to achieve anything you want in your life! All you have to do is follow these steps to create success. You must visualize your goal, face sacrifices, maintain focus, feel passion, and make steps toward it every day. Stop dreaming about what you want to do and do it! You are worth every step you take.
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