HOW TO SET GOALS (AND ACTUALLY ACHIEVE THEM)

HOW TO SET GOALS (AND ACTUALLY ACHIEVE THEM)

It’s one thing to set a goal. How many times have you set a goal for yourself only to watch it pass you by?

How often do you let your goals fall to the wayside because you got too far behind or weren’t as prepared as you thought?

I’ve gathered 5 crucial steps to creating more effective, achievable goals!

Give them a try and see what you can accomplish!

1. Set a big picture goal first – and think about the “why”

What’s the mission of your goal?

What do you hope to do by achieving that thing? Maybe you want to reach a certain number of followers or subscribers – what does that mean for you? Think about the big picture, especially the why behind doing what you’re doing!

 2. Set smaller goals to lead you to the big one

Give yourself some stepping stones to reach that overall goal. What smaller things do you need to do to get there?

Make a list of the steps you need to take, and think about them as smaller goals to be achieved! Taking your big-picture goal and breaking it up into smaller short-term goals is a fantastic way to accomplish a lot without ever getting overwhelmed.

 3. Share your goals with other people

 Accountability is such an important factor in achieving success. Talk to a friend or a mentor about your goals.

Sometimes, just having a conversation about what you want to achieve can offer you a new perspective, clarity on an issue, or even the motivation of knowing someone is waiting to see what you accomplish!

4. Track your progress

 Give yourself a space to track the progress you make on your goal.

Write down the tasks you completed, check off the list of smaller goals. Do what you need to do in order to show that progress to yourself!

Keeping a list of the things you’ve already done can serve as motivation for all the things you’re going to do.

 5. Celebrate successes

 Finally, give yourself something to look forward to!

Celebrate your successes, no matter how small. This is another stage where talking to others about your goals can be a game-changer.

If you have somebody to celebrate with you, it makes winning all the more fun!