How to Set Goals & Actually Achieve Them

1. Make sure the goals are small and measurable

One of the key mistakes you can make when setting goals, is making them too big.

While it’s important to have an end goal in mind, it’s even more important to break down the goal into smaller, easily achievable ones.

You’ll also want to make sure the goals are measurable.

This means, knowing how it will feel and what you’ll see and hear once you reach the goal.

They can also help you to fully identify exactly what it is you want from life too.

So, start by making sure your goals are small and measurable if you want to improve your chances of achieving them.

2. Ensure the goals are as specific as possible

Another thing you’ll want to ensure is that you are making your goals as specific as possible.

The vaguer they are, the less chance you’ll have at actually achieving them.

This is because, it’s pretty difficult to stay focused on a vague goal.

Your mind needs to know exactly what steps need to be taken.

So, take your overall goal, such as losing weight, and break it down into more specific, smaller goals such as losing a pound or two each week, or exercising for a set number of days each week.

3. Make a commitment to your goals

Whatever goals you choose to work towards, you’re going to need to make a commitment to stick to them.

This means, doing everything you can to achieve each goal that you set.

It starts by writing your goals down, and then coming up with an action plan to achieve them.

Remember, make them small and specific for the best chance of success.

It’s also important to realize that you’re not going to see overnight success.

Committing to your goals is a long-term process that you’re going to need to continually work on.

4. Consider making them public

If you’re worried you won’t have the willpower to stick to your goals, it can help to make them public.

That is, sharing them with your friends and family.

Once we tell others about our goals, it makes us more accountable to actually achieve them.

Knowing that your friends and family are expecting you to progress with your goals, can help to give you that push to continue on.

5. Make sure you set a deadline

It’s all well and good setting goals, but if you don’t have a specific deadline in mind, it’s going to be more difficult to achieve them.

This is because if you give yourself free reign to just work on your goals whenever, it’s more than likely you won’t actually work on them at all.

It’s easier to put them off and think “I’ll start on them tomorrow”, then before you know it months have passed and you’re no closer to your goals.

So, give yourself a deadline for each goal you create.

Make sure it’s realistic and personalized to suit each individual goal.

That being said. Realistic is important but its okay to stretch your goal a bit so that you work extra hard to get it. My motto is 

“Shoot for the moon, and you’ll land in the stars”

What goals are you currently working towards? I would love to know! Leave a comment below…