To achieve your goals, you must first know and understand them.  Begin with one specific goal, and write it down often.  It doesn’t have to be anything major; start with something simple.  Use construction paper and hang it up everywhere.  This is your first step to focusing on your commitment.  Then, break it down into small steps.  Set realistic expectations, cultivate a positive attitude, and take one small action step at a time will surely make your goals more achievable.

For example: Let’s say you want to begin a diet and exercise program. Your goal is to lose 50 pounds, and be able to run two miles a day.  It’s August; you indicate a target date of February.  Write it down: “50 pounds; two miles a day; target by February”.  Focus daily on these words.  Next, break it down into even smaller steps.  Follow a specific diet plan; and begin running 10 minutes a day.  If in the first week, you begin to see results – your confidence will build; and you will become even more motivated to continue.

Keep a journal.  In one half of the book record your diet progress; in the second half of the book record the amount of running time you’ve achieved.  You may not believe it, but when you write about yourself, you tend not to lie about it.  Read your journal often. Use a red pen to write your diet and exercise achievements.  Even if you consume something you shouldn’t, don’t worry about it.  You’re not perfect; and you don’t need that kind of pressure.  Just keep going.  You’re allowed a mistake every once in a while.

Finally, never give up. You’ve come so far; your confidence is growing, and you are so close to your goal – stay focused.  Reward yourself every now and then.  You deserve it!  Don’t think about the end result, enjoy the journey.

How To Achieve Your Goals

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