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Goals: Get Goingwith 7 Proven Steps
“Without goals, and plans to reach them, you arelike a ship that has set sail with no destination.”
Fitzhugh Dodson
Are you tired of your dreams being just wishful thinking or unattainable fantasies? One major difference between a dreamer and a successful person is the ability to achieve goals. Thedreamer just dreams while the successful person puts their dreams into action. Goals are the blueprint to making your dreams a reality.
©
2008 Allyson Spellman The Breakthrough Muse
™
www.allysonspellman.com
 
Get your goals going by following these 7 proven steps:
1.
 
Determine your goals
. Establishing clear goals lay the foundation of ultimately achievingthem. Put your goals on paper. Be specific. When dreams are too vague, establishing goals becomes difficult. Have a clear vision of what you want the result to be. Ask yourself, "What doI really want?" Determining what goals you really want to accomplish will make the steps toachieving them easier to define.
2. Make a Commitment.
You must give 100% to seeing your goals all the way through. Adopt ano excuses approach. Be honest with yourself. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to achieveyour goals? Are you willing to devote your time, energy, and finances if necessary? Are youready to make sacrifices? Is your dream worth fighting for? If the desire is strong enough, youwill be able to stay on track and let nothing derail you. There is no need to move forward untilyou can commit.
3. Plan of Action
. Now that your goals are clear, you must begin to put them in motion. Developa plan of action- specific steps that lead to accomplishing your goals. It is amazing how many people stop at just determining their goals. Success is about doing, it is about action. Reallyfocus on your goals one at a time and ask yourself, "What actions do I need to do to accomplishit?" Identify the outcome you want, and decide what steps are needed to move forward.
4. Give Yourself Deadlines.
Look at your plan of action and determine at least 3 weekly tasksthat will bring you closer to achieving each of your goals. If your goal is to lose 25 lbs. in 6months, your action tasks could be to join a gym, make an appointment with a nutritionist, andremove all junk food from kitchen. Choose your deadline and stick to it- no excuses, no matter what. You must determine tasks and deadlines on a weekly basis. You can also consider whatyou want to accomplish in a year, 6 months, and 1 month to help establish your weekly tasks.
5. Get prepared for roadblocks.
Once you are on the road to success, you can expect some bumps along the way. It will happen, so you might as well get prepared. What has stopped you before? Chances are those same obstacles will try to stop you again. Learn ways to blast the barriers that keep you from your dreams. Turn negative thoughts into positive ones, surroundyourself with supportive people, don't just quit if you can't finish a task, read at the library if youare too distracted at home. Do whatever it takes to keep you on your mission. Always remember your best protection is to keep your eye on the prize. When discouragement comes, close your eyes and visualize achieving your goal. Take it a step further and really feel that moment of victory.
6. Get support.
There is nothing like the support of a trusted friend who is willing to help you.They can keep you on track to achieving your goals. They will hold you accountable and ask youhow you are doing with your weekly tasks. Knowing that you have to "check-in" with someoneis a huge motivator. Go over your goals, plan of action, and weekly tasks with them. You canalso do activities together. Determine and agree on how best they can help you. They will beyour cheerleader- always rooting for you to win. Establish some time with them at least once aweek. Let your friend know where you are and what needs to be achieved for the week. Sharewith them any successes and disappointments along the way.
©
2008 Allyson Spellman The Breakthrough Muse
™
www.allysonspellman.com
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