Whether small or large, long-term or short-term – we all have different goals that we would like to achieve. Goals can have a positive effect on our performance, provide us with orientation and can motivate us. They help us to improve different behaviors, reach new states and develop ourselves further.
But why do we often fail to set ourselves goals and then achieve them?
Here you will find tips and tricks on how to set and achieve goals successfully!
Setting the right goals – the first step to success:
- Don’t take on too much. If you want to do more sport, eat healthier and stop smoking at the same time, you will quickly become frustrated.
- Set yourself a clear goal that is realistic and achievable for you.
- Make sure that it really is your goal. It is easier to achieve something if you really want it yourself and when you are not doing it for someone else.
- Be specific about your goal and create a time frame in which you want to achieve it.
- Design your path to your goal with small stages. Many small steps are easier than a big one.
How can I achieve my goals?
It is well known that it is much easier to set goals than to achieve them – and few things are more frustrating than having to give up on set goals at some point. You can find out methods to motivate yourself and stay on the ball here:
- Make concrete plans: Think about how you can achieve your goal in concrete terms. If-then plans can be helpful, like here: “As soon as I get home after work, I’ll put on my sports clothes and go straight to the gym.”
- Visualize your goals so that you don’t lose sight of them. , For example, pictures, To-Do lists or mind maps can be helpful methods.
- Review your goals regularly and monitor whether you are still on track to achieve your goal.
- Plan for setbacks and don’t get discouraged. Instead, see them as an opportunity to learn from possible mistakes.
- A basic prerequisite for achieving goals is definitely patience. Everything takes time and many things don’t happen overnight. It is important to stay focused and take the next step in a considered manner.
Conclusion To achieve your goals, you often need a little perseverance. However, everyone knows how good it feels and therefore knows that it is worth it. Even small steps can bring you to big changes.
Are you looking for more information on how to achieve your goals? Perhaps you have already heard of the SMART method. You can find an interesting article about it here.