Achieving Your Goals
Having a goal is one thing, achieving them is another. In today’s busy world, it is not un-common for our attention and focus to be diverted from achieving our own goals in business and life.
Below are some tips to achieving those all important goals.
1. Have a deadline.
Have a deadline that counts. If you don't have an externally imposed deadline, create one. Convince yourself that the deadline that you set is as important as the deadlines that are set by others.
2. Create accountability.
Ask a friend or a co-worker to help you stay focused and productive by telling them about your deadline. Ask them to call you at a specific time for a quick update. The accountability will help you to maintain momentum and focus.
3. Build relationships with others who share your philosophy and approach to work.
You'll appreciate the support and tips you'll gain from each other.
4. Appreciate the conflict.
We all enjoy being productive. However, for the times that we get stuck, consider the possibility that there's a message in our lack of momentum that we can learn from. When we voice what's beneath the paralysis, we find the conflict dissipates.
5. Shift the mind set!
There are infinite ways of viewing an object or situation. Look for all the different ways that you could view your situation – then, realise that since it's all made up anyway, that you have full control over creating whatever it is you want! Shift your mind set or create another. Either way, realise that you have a choice in how to live your life!
6. Take a break.
Your mind could be trying to tell you that it's numb from too much pressure or activity, and that it needs a break. Get involved in a totally different activity and shift to a different part of yourself for an invigorating break. You will return, fully charged!
7. Know your daily objectives.
Daily objectives are not your to-do lists. Always write your daily priorities side by side with your to-do list. Many of us spend more time on our non-priority items than on our priority objectives. Notice the difference between the two, and make appropriate changes so your to-do list supports your daily objectives.
8. Break big goals into small tasks.
Successful goal achievement requires the ability to break big goals into bite-size chunks. Break down your goals into small steps for effective project management and achievement.
9. Reward yourself!
Set up a reward system to celebrate your efforts and accomplishments. Do this regularly and observe whether rewarding yourself motivates you to continue moving forward. For many of us, rewards help!
10. Timing is everything!
Schedule yourself for activities that require a high level of concentration when you're at your best. Do more mindless work when you're not as sharp. Use your strengths to your advantage, and minimise your weaknesses by performing the big tasks during the most appropriate times.
© HWL
