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Especially when you look at the failure rates, according to Forbes 92 percent of people failing to reach their targets. Here are five goal setting tips that I have used which will help you to join the 8 percent of people who achieve their goals. If you have read any of my previous articles, it will come as no surprise that I am a huge fan of setting big bold goals, and I think they are exciting and inspiring and can really help you to not only achieve but also exceed your full potential.
Yet most of us simply haven't created the successful life we want, yet. . If you are going to be successful in creating the life of your dreams, you Sounds a little strange, but accepting this level of responsibility is If you've already taken an initial step in the right direction, now's the time to plan more steps. Experts and life success stories support the idea that with a vision in mind, you are Your best vision blossoms from your dreams, hopes, and aspirations. of life, spiritual connection and personal growth, and don't forget about fun and enjoyment. Advertising. Read Next. 12 Simple Ways You Can Build A Positive Attitude.
But when setting big bold goals, it can be daunting in the early days, and the best way to counter this is to break down your big goal into a series of small goals. When I set the goal to run my first marathon in 6 months, my first goal was to run for just 15 minutes per run in the first week and then just increase the time I ran by five minutes per week for next two months. Taking this approach allowed me to generate some early success, which allowed me to build momentum and increase confidence, which then encouraged me to raise the weekly increase by 10 minutes for the next two months and then 15 minutes per week for the last two months.
Taking these small steps and then just increasing by comparatively small amounts put me in the position where, after 24 weeks, I was able to run for over 4-hours which then allowed me to be successful in achieving my big bold goal. When it comes to setting you big bold goal, the more you can slice that elephant the higher your probability of achieving it. When you let others set your goals or modify them for you, this can have several damaging effects on your ability to achieve them.
First, it's now no longer your goal, and you have no sense of ownership or commitment to this new goal, as its now someone else's goal. I was so tired of moving straight on to the next thing without rest. So I decided to take a month off, look around, and actually think hard about the next move. Lo and behold, my personal development plan was born.
So why do so many of us go through life that way? Most of the time we harbor aspirations and dream dreams, yet we rarely stop and think about our future in detail. Efforts will feel more deliberate and decisions will be easier, as you will have a clear benchmark. Personal development expert Jim Rohn said: It is the foundation for success. The process of building your plan can take considerable time. After all, tasks are a kind of fluid — they take as much space as you give them. You have to start with the end in mind.
Think about your future life. The older you get, the longer the planning period you can have. Now take one step back and review. What are the areas that will make you feel successful? This will help you determine your values. Map them out — you can use anything, from a note-taking app to a blank sheet of paper, from a simple bullet list to a fancy visual board.
Think about the people you can contact and who can help you along the way. Hesburgh "It is absolutely necessary Sometimes a few years later, in fact. Besides just the fact that what I put on them becomes reality. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, then there will be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
The best way this works for me is by using a mind map with several main nodes for each of the areas in your life. They are what can jumpstart your success and attract what you want in life. One of the greatest myths that is pervasive in our culture today is the idea that you are entitled to a great life — and that somehow, somewhere, someone is responsible for filling our lives with continual happiness, exciting career options, nurturing family time, and blissful personal relationships simply because we exist.
But the real truth is that there is only one person responsible for the quality of the life you live. That person is you. Everything about you is a result of your doing or not doing. That person who reflects back at you in the mirror is the chief conductor in your life.
I think everyone knows this in their hearts, but the mind can play games, tricking plenty of people into thinking external factors are the source of failure, disappointment, and unhappiness. You are in complete control of the quality of your life. Successful people take full responsibility for the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, and the actions they take.
They evaluate their experiences and decide if they need to change them or not. They face the uncomfortable and take risks in order to create the life they want to live.
I believe each of us is born with a life purpose. Identifying, acknowledging and honoring this purpose is perhaps the most important action successful people take. If you need to, write it all down. You might be surprised by what you discover. I see plenty of people who are overly busy yet who feel unsatisfied and unfulfilled. They end up…you guessed it…going in circles and wasting lots of energy. In the meanwhile, they grow increasingly uninspired and out of touch with their authentic selves.
This, of course, sets anyone up to living a life out of balance. What does success look like to you? As soon as you commit to a big dream and really go after it, your subconscious creative mind will come up with big ideas to make it happen. Big dreams not only inspire you, but they also compel others to want to play big, too.
Scientists used to believe that humans responded to information flowing into the brain from the outside world. In fact, the mind is such a powerful instrument, it can deliver literally everything you want. But you have to believe that what you want is possible. As you commit to believing in yourself, also make a commitment to toning down the complaint department. Look at what you are complaining about:. Really examine your complaints. More than likely you can do something about them.