Why a goal equals achievement

It’s no secret that, to accomplish anything worthwhile, we need to establish goals and objectives. We are energized by our ambition. Clear goals propel us ahead. Otherwise, we’re reactive and don’t get around to accomplishing the critical things we want. Often, nothing happens without a goal to make us get there.

Intentions are similar to the steering wheel on an automobile. The sole goal of this device is to provide you control over your movement. The truth is, if you can’t measure it with a plan, you can’t manage it when trying to make it happen.

It’s beneficial to have objectives on several levels. When we get to the higher-level goals, such as “I want to help more people in my community,” we are creating a mission statement.

Make sure you decide how you’ll carry out your objective daily. It’s critical to provide specifics. How will you put your goal into action right now? What are your plans tomorrow? Next week? Next month? Next year? Setting goals for oneself is essential since this is where the talking becomes doing.

Simply state what you’re going to do next. It doesn’t have to be something large or overwhelming. Just a few things you’ll accomplish in the near future. Make a note of your ideas on paper, use the note app on your phone or try a task management website. After you’ve made a list of these goals, you’ll be able to check things off and review your progress. Did you do what you claimed you’d do by the end of today? With such a question, you construct an internal integrity system of achievement.

Try not to overload your new ability for setting objectives when getting started. It’s easy to get enthusiastic about turning over a new leaf, but you want to focus on what you can be doing now, not in the distant future.

There are certain things you know you can do based on previous experience. Set your intentions to do them, and maybe a little extra, and then follow through. You’ll gain confidence and feel good about each task you complete. Then, when you’re able to demonstrate the ability to honor your commitments, you can begin to stretch your goal-setting muscles further.

Again, like with any new routine, start slowly with what you can be doing at this moment. Only after you become used to the creation of short and long term goals can you aim for actual progress. Patience is a virtue in this situation as you take tiny deliberate measures. It’s the only way to ensure success. Without this process, you’ll wind up unmotivated and discouraged.

Do this methodically and gradually. Focus on the next level you want to achieve and today work to get 1/365th there. This is how you’ll see genuine, measurable growth as well as results to be proud of.

Proud, because you will have learned how to keep a promise to yourself.