Do you set goals for yourself? Do you write them down? If so, what do they look like? If they are simply a statement or declaration, you really don’t have a goal, you have something that you hope to do or something that is a mere intention.
Goals have to be strong enough to survive the time and the experiences that you go through. They have to be just as touch as you are, so their composition is important. A goal is a specific want that you are committed to pursuing, not something that you might do. One important factor is that your goal be related to your values. Statistics show us that when we create values-based goals, we’re more likely to reach them.
Be sure that your goals are S.M.A.R.T., that is, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time bound. Be clear about exactly what you want to accomplish and have a picture in your mind of what achieving the goal looks like; what it means in your life or business. Be aware of what your mindset is and what motivates you. Create a detailed plan with the steps to accomplishing your goal including the milestones or smaller accomplishments that will come along the way. As a side note, when you reach the milestones within your plan, celebrate them and allow those successes to fuel you forward. Be sure that you have a way to track and measure your progress.
Finally, once you’ve created your plan, create accountability around your plan. Enroll someone that you trust to help hold you accountable. You are not always the best person to hold yourself accountable, especially when the going gets tough. On a weekly basis, add smaller task related to your goal to your to-do list according to your plan so that you’re working toward accomplishment on a regular basis.