For any person to be successful and to achieve their goals it is important to be consistent and to maintain the flow. Any challenging and worthwhile goal requires a great deal of effort along with consistency. For some of us this might be an easy task, yet there might be others who find it hard to be able to maintain that consistency. When we set our goals, we get motivated and excited and initially we work really hard to realise those goals. But that motivation starts to wear off when the goal is a long-term goal. The impatience of achieving it is one of the reasons why it becomes hard to stay focussed and keep working for the goal. People begin to lose momentum and the efforts that they put don’t suffice the purpose. Therefore, it is crucial to understand and adopt different ways in which one can remain focussed to make things happen for themselves.
Following are some of the ways in which one can remain focussed and motivated and be consistent for achieving their goals:
- Make SMART goals.
SMART here is an acronym where
S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- relevant
T- time bound
Make sure that the goals that you’ve set for yourself are specific. It’ll be easier for you to focus better and to work towards it with clarity. Next, your goal should be measurable; you should be able to tell when you have achieved your goal. Attainability of a goal means that you can do and is within your capability. Having a relevant goal means that the goal should have some value for you and it shouldn’t be something that doesn’t excite you. Lastly, having a time bound goal will make sure that there exists a deadline and that the goal becomes a reality and doesn’t just remain a dream.
- Write down your goals.
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” – Chinese Proverb. Thinking about a goal may only keep you aware of it and motivated to some extent but writing it down makes a huge difference, it’s your own way to tell and remind yourself that this is what you want in life and by doing this; it’ll be etched on your consciousness.
- Have strong reasons.
When you decide upon your aim and goal in life you must do so with reasons which are strong and powerful enough to not only get you excited but also motivated. Reason and belief together make a great motivator to work hard and to put in efforts towards the goals set. Your goal should excite you and then you need to be determined to work for it.
- Make a plan and follow it.
Just dreaming and reminding yourself of what your dreams and ambitions aren’t will not get you anywhere. You need to make a well thought and well-organised action plan which ensures your progress towards the attainment of your goals. Make a realistic plan that you can follow and keep a check of how much you efforts you are making.
- Tell others about your goals.
While I read somewhere that one shouldn’t reveal their goals, I on the other hand feel that one MUST tell their near and dear ones about their dreams and goals. Once you’ve told your goal to someone, they can check on you regarding your progress, which is a great motivator. Having someone (other than yourself) to be answerable to will make sure that you don’t get sluggish. Also remember that responsibility is a result of accountability.
- Take action every single day.
Do something every day which is shortening the distance between you and your goal. No goal can be achieved in a day; it requires constant effort, patience and determination. Therefore, you must do constrictive things daily that are benefiting you and allowing you to come closer to your goal. Break it down into smaller parts and then work on them individually.
- Believe in it and act as if it’s already your reality.
“The mind is everything, what you think you become”- Buddha. Indeed this holds true. Believing in yourself, your capability gets you motivated and you tend to remain determined to achieve what you want. Also, acting as if the goal is already your reality is another great motivator. If you think in a particular manner, you will end up believing in that thought which has a direct implication on your behaviour. Therefore, believe in yourself and use the power of your mind.
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