We all have goals that we want to make happen. No goal is too big or too small or too silly to pursue. But no matter the size or the tasks involved, our goals can overwhelm us, creating looming mountains that feel insurmountable. Want to succeed in fulfilling your goals? Here are few a key points to remember.
Before you Start…
There are no shortcuts, no miracles, no quick turnarounds. Success and reaching your goal takes perseverance, dedication, and discipline. In short, it takes work. Forget luck and forget leaving the tasks to someone else. Work is what carries you through the long haul.
Just Start
Just as starting is the most important step, it can also be the most daunting. It is easy to look at that first step and say, “Nope! Not today!” We’re here to tell you no more excuses and no more procrastinating, no matter how overwhelming it seems. It could be picking up the phone or signing up for a class. At this point think less, and just roll up your sleeves and get to it.
The First Few Steps After you Start
Successes don’t just happen, they come to fruition through a series of steps. Pinpoint what your first step is and then dive in. Then move on to the next step, then next, then the next, and then the next. Before you know it, you’re on your way. Keep going.
Whether it’s a career move, a fitness goal, immersing yourself in a new craft, or cleaning out your closet, reaching a goal doesn’t have to be terrifying. Take control by putting in the work and by breaking your goal into manageable steps.
