Here are 7 easy steps to enable you to complete any goal 👊
1. Make the decision and write it down
The first and hardest step, is to make the decision on what your goal is – not just what you want to achieve, but the decision that you will achieve it.
It’s good to have a goal in your mind, but let’s make it a real, physical object, so write down your goal on a piece of paper. If your goal has any images associated with it feel free to print them out or cut them out and along with your writing pin it up somewhere you will see on a daily basis.
Every time you see your written goal, take a few moments to self evaluate where you are on your journey towards achieving that goal and what your next steps are. Don’t forget that once an object has been in one place for a while it can fade into the background, so make sure to move it to somewhere new regularly.
2. Set a deadline
Set a target date by which you will complete your goal. If your goal is a larger, more complicated challenge, break it down into smaller steps and determine a deadline for each separate step. Put these important dates into your diary or computerised planner.
This can be as specific as you want, whether year, month, day or exact time, regardless of what it is just make sure that it’s realistic. Take into account that not everyone is perfect and there will always be things that are out of your control, so give yourself plenty of time.
3. Work on your mindset
You can begin to work on your mindset long before you tackle your first goal. Develop a positive, “glass-half-full” approach to every aspect of your life, including your thoughts about how you will achieve your goals.
Read inspirational books, hang out with other motivated people, and believe in your own abilities. Work on your own attitude at every opportunity. This should remain a lifelong process.
4. Set benchmarks and rewards
Having one huge goal to achieve can be daunting for anyone, so break it into bitesize chunks, each with their own deadline. These tasks can also be written out alongside your main goal. Make sure to reward yourself for each step completed!
5. Take the first step
It is important not to procrastinate. The moment when real action is required is often when many goals fall by the wayside. You don’t need to wait until everything is just right. Get started now and make adjustments as you go along. Take that first step.
If you wait for the moment when everything is in perfect alignment you will never get started. This first step is always the hardest one to take. Once you have made a start the next step will be slightly easier, and the one after that easier again. Try to make your first step an easy one to commit to. This will encourage you to make it as soon as possible, so you quickly begin the journey towards achieving your goal.
6. Continue to completion
The path to the ultimate completion of your goal is unlikely to be a straight and simple one. Do not give up when you encounter the first or any subsequent obstacles.
Always keep the end result in focus, maintain your excitement and enthusiasm, and keep moving forward. See each difficulty you meet as an opportunity for learning and growth.
Commit to doing at least one thing every day that will move you a little closer towards your goal. Do not halt this forward progress on your path to success until your end result has been achieved.
7. Reward yourself
When you complete your goal it is important to reward yourself for this achievement. Look back over your accomplishments and enjoy the satisfaction that success brings. This will train the subconscious mind to focus on activities that produce successful results.
Once you have enjoyed your reward, set your next goal, making it bigger and more challenging than the last. We can all have goals, but to be a ‘top-achiever’ you must be focused. You must know, understand and follow these basic skills for setting and attaining your goals every time. I wish you good luck with whatever goals you set – may they be achieved in the finest of style.
