Goals keep us going. They motivate us and help us focus on a target.
Through evolution, we have learned that the best way to get results is to focus our attention on one thing at a time.
And just like hunters in the past, modern humans continue to use aims to find a target, plan to hit it, and dominate it.
So, with this perspective in mind, it's important that we all harness the power of goals and know how to achieve them effectively. And luckily for all of you, that's what I hope to share with you now.
Here are 6 easy tips to help you achieve the toughest goals:
1. Radiate self-confidence
The ceiling of your potential is always your self-confidence. So don't cap. If you think inside you can achieve something WILL find a way. To achieve your goals, learn to believe in yourself and focus on positivity. You are limitless. With the right amount of focus and determination, even the most seemingly impossible things can be accomplished.
“Crystallize your goals. Make a plan to achieve them and set a deadline. Then, with absolute confidence, determination, and disregard for obstacles and criticism from others, execute your plan. -Paul J. Meyer
2. Define your goal
This is especially important for large, long-term goals because it is very difficult for our minds to work around such large time gaps. We need smaller stepping stones in the middle to stay focused and sharp.
For example:if your goal is to increase monthly revenue from your restaurants, you can't stop there. You need to set smaller, manageable goals along the way such as:
• Increase the number of tables in the restaurant
• Reduce the number of servers
• Find a cheaper source of cleaning supplies
You have to remember that if you don't know exactly what you're working on, you'll never get there.
3. Set deadlines
If you have a really big goal in mind, setting deadlines helps a lot to keep you from procrastinating . Without a deadline, we tend to keep pushing things to a point where they never get done. So try breaking down your larger goal with a final deadline into several smaller goals with individual deadlines, all within the larger long-term goal deadline.
4. Remember
You should always make your goal a priority. Don't let it get lost in all the clutter that goes on every day. I forget things all the time, even important things. It happens to the best of us. But that's why you need to keep the safety methods ready in case you slip.
Try to make a written statement of your goal that you can see every day. A note on the calendar, or even just a sticky note you keep on your mirror, will go a long way and go a long way toward achieving the ultimate goal.
5. Visualize and reflect
Many people have testified to the power of visualization. Successful people, from sports athletes to business owners, use visualization every day to help them achieve their goals.
You should and can do it daily in minutes. Here is a basic way:
• Imagine yourself working towards your goal
• Put yourself in the real moment, step by step
• Create a sense of achievement and positivity
• Finally visualize yourself achieving your goal
You will notice that this simple 5 minute exercise will not only help calm your verves if you are stressed, but it will help you become more positive and motivated to achieve your goal.
6. Tell others
This is one of the hardest things to do but I can personally attest to this because by telling someone else your goal you are holding yourself accountable not just for yourself but for someone else. It somehow forces us to achieve the goal so that we not only fail ourselves, but also the person we told.
Most of us have at least one truly supportive person in our lives – so tell that person and enjoy their support.
Final words
In closing, I want to remind you that anything is possible. If you can think it, you can do it. Never forget that you are unlimited.
Good luck!
