Every year you set goals for yourself, you try to figure out what to do and how to do it. Then 2 weeks after New Year’s you find yourself procrastinating, saying to yourself why did I commit to this? Make this year different! Below are a few strategies that you can choose from and start executing today.
Tell someone: Talk about your goals – even if you feel they are impossible, talk about them to your friends let others encourage you. There are many times when I have specific goals or ideas and they might be crazy, but I share them with my friends and family just so I can get the self satisfaction that it is possible. I once had the idea of starting the Cash Back program for Market America it seemed unrealistic to me, but somehow I knew I can make it work. I told my husband and he thought it was a genius idea and guess what we made it happen!
Write it down: You’ve heard it before, but the truth is writing down you goals forces you to get clear about what you want. Always, always, always write down your goals. Buy a journal this will help you monitor your progress.
Take baby steps everyday: Even if it’s small steps that are taken towards your goal, make sure they are consistent. This will help you move in the right direction and you will feel like you are doing something towards your goal.
Find a partner: There’s no better way to make your goals reality by having a partner to encourage you. Find a friend or family member who share the same goals. Whether is exercising or a new business venture seek their help. It is impossible to do everything alone so why not reach your goals with someone you love.
Execute: the most important part of making your goals reality is execution. It’s great to writing these goals down, but what purpose do they serve if you don’t execute or follow through.
