Every human being has something he wants to achieve in his life. Indeed, achieving the desired life goals is not easy. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t. There will be many ways as long as we are willing to proceed.
Well, here are some simple steps that can help guide you towards the goals you want to achieve. Cultivate high awareness and discipline so that your dreams will move closer, yes!
1. Write down your goal
illustration of writing in a notebook (unsplash.com/Thought Catalog)Transfer the goals of your imagination to a piece of paper. Believe it or not, writing down goals will make our subconscious accept the commitment to work towards the targets set.
Be specific about what you want to achieve. Write down the goals achievableHowever, that doesn’t mean it will stop you from writing big goals. Big dreams actually motivate you to be even more excited, you know! Also relate your goals to deep meanings that will make you willing to do many things.
2. Tie goals with time
illustration of targets per time (unsplash.com/Estee Janssens)Set a definite time target to achieve the goals you set. Make sure the destination is tied to the actual date time. Don’t just say you want to achieve it in the future or the next few years, it really doesn’t sound serious.
Well, if the goal you set is large or more complicated, then divide it into small steps and then set a deadline for each step. You can also set weekly or monthly goals. By providing an exact date, you can finally map out whether your progress is getting closer or farther away from your goal.
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3. Immediately take the first step
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walking illustration (unsplash.com/Frank Busch)Goals without action are bullshit. Take the first step immediately, don’t delay. No need to wait until everything is perfect, you won’t even start later.
It’s better to start right away and make adjustments over time. The first step is difficult to do. However, believe me when you can get past this step, the next step will feel easier to live.
4. Evaluate every progress
illustration evaluate (pexels.com/Vanessa Garcia)When goals are time bound, it allows us to track progress in each process. It is very important to evaluate each progress which becomes a barometer towards the goals to be achieved.
Evaluation is a great tool to give a clear picture of the progress of our goals. If the final target is getting farther away instead of getting closer, then you can readjust it. No need to be afraid of failure, there is still a chance to improve it again, really!
5. Continue to the end
illustration works (pexels.com/Andrea Piacquadio)The journey to the goal to be achieved is not that simple and easy. However, that doesn’t mean you are easy to give up halfway when some failures come to hold you back.
Focus on the target you want to achieve. Even though it’s not easy, make the process enjoyable. That enthusiasm ultimately drives you to keep moving forward. Make challenges as your opportunity to learn and develop yourself.
Some of these simple steps can be guidelines-mu in achieving goals. Believe that nothing is impossible in this world as long as we are willing to proceed. Don’t let fear keep you from moving forward, okay?
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