Set Your Goals And Make Them Happen
Set Your Goals and Make Them Happen
If you have little interest in the outcome of something, chances are that you won’t put
your best work into making that goal a reality.
Whether your goal is to make a million dollars or to write a novel from start-to-finish, it’s essential that you take time to consider WHY these goals are important to you and why there’s value in achieving them. Without a continuous and clear focus, goals may frequently change, and too many can leave you with too little time to accomplish any of them.
Goal achievement requires commitment, so to maximize the likelihood of success, it helps to feel a sense of urgency and have an “I’ve got to do this” attitude.
When you begin planning out your goal, be sure to write down WHY it’s valuable and important to you. Ask yourself, “If I were to share my goal with others, what would I say to convince them it’s worthwhile?” Think of it as your personal mission statement.
If your goal is to lose 20 pounds by your wedding in four months, but you don’t have a system in place, you’re going to be hard-pressed to lose that weight.
What’s the difference between goals and systems? If your goal is to lose 20 pounds, your system is the diet plan and workout schedule you would follow each week to achieve your goal.
Think of a system as an action plan.
Here’s why systems are essential: Your goal can seem far away and impossible at times, your system (the day-to-day stuff) is much easier to grasp and wrap your head around. Better yet, by creating a system, you’re creating habits that will help you maintain your goal in the long-term.
In other words: Goals are useful for PLANNING progress while systems are useful for MAKING progress.
“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” – Andrew Carnegie
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Yes, I just finished a class and realized that what I have not been doing well is planning and sticking to my goals. So very important. I am re-energized to recommit. Thanks for your post!
That’s great to hear that you have a new system in place to accomplish your goals.
The WHY is oh, so important and it’s the hardest part for me. I will practice trying to convince others why it’s worthwhile. That might help me get a clearer focus. Thank you.
Great post! The “why” of goals is so important!
I like this concept of having a system. Short term is much easier to attain, and less stressful for me to think about!
Goals are important for life. Nice post
Thank you. There’s so much to accomplish.
Love this! I have been trying to sit down and really list out my goals to make them happen.
Find a quiet place and start writing. If you would like some support around goal setting, make an appointment with me.
Goal setting is so important for all areas of our lives..once you have one you can’t fail as long as you keep them!
I love making goals! It’s amazing when you change your mindset what you can achieve!
I’m goal-oriented too.
It is always good to have a plan in place. It feels good to look back at past goals and realize you have accomplished them!
Goals are definitely important to set if you want to achieve something, especially when they are specific. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome. Right, goals should be S.M.A.R.T.
I need to work on my system- this was a good reminder to tighten up!
I like the way you contrasted systems and goals – this was helpful and motivating for me to sit down and see which I’ve got clear for myself.
Wonderful. I’m glad it was helpful.
I’m a firm believer in setting goals for yourself and holding yourself accountable. It’s more to just saying what you’re going to do but you have to know what actions you are going to take up accomplish what you need. Nice read, thanks!
You’re welcome. It’s good to have an accountability partner to help you stay focus on your goals.
I like to make a list of what needs to be done to accomplish my goal. It helps to keep me on track when something goal-related is on my to-do list.
Goals are great, but I agree, if I don’t have systems in place to reach them, I won’t achieve them.
Having a plan is so important when we are trying to accomplish our goals!
I usually get overwhelmed by the goal and then just stop. I hope adding in a system will help the goal seem more attainable. Great way to view it with the goal/system approach.
I keep a list of goals and scratch them off as I go…that usual works to keep my eye on the ball!
This whole blogging adventure has taught me that I need to work harder to set and stick to goals. My life can get so busy, that I often let my goals fall to the wayside.
The why goals are important was helpful. I always think…if I don’t set them I can’t disappoint myself or anyone else…
I love the statement “if I was to share my goal with someone what would I say to convince them it’s worthwhile”.