Personal Goal Setting – Why Do We Need to Have Goals?
Sunday
Jan 9, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Without goals you are essentially dead in the water. You need to have goals in order to obtain your dreams in life. Here are four reasons why you need to have goals.
Direction
“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.” ~ Thomas Carlyle
If you do not have goals then you have little control over where you eventually end up. It could mean that you end up stuck in a unhealthy relationship or a dead end job. Most people end up stuck in a rut because they have not taken the time to set concrete goals for themselves. And by goals I do not mean dreams. You can have dreams but you need to set goals in order to make those dreams come true.
Why Should I Set Goals?
Saturday
Jan 1, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Setting goals seems difficult but it so important that you do it. Setting goals gives you tremendous benefits. Here are three good reasons to set goals.
Confidence
A set of goals will give you confidence. Your belief will start out high and continue to rise with every action that you take to hit your goals. As you accomplish your goals you gain a sense of pride. After recognizing the fact that you achieved meaningful tasks, you will begin to become more confident that you can succeed. Or you may begin wondering if you can hit your goal and later gain confidence from the acts of taking consistent action over a prolonged phase of time.
If You Want To Be A Success You Need To Avoid These Bad Habits-Part 2
Wednesday
Dec 29, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
To Be a Success Part two continued from yesterday.
Negative Attitude
One common trait that all losers share is pessimism. Even when the opportunity to become successful is standing right there before them, a loser somehow always finds a way to continue to lose. These pessimistic attitudes are almost always the result of a fear. Always seeing these situations in the negative will in most cases yield negative results as well. For example, if you wake up in a negative mood your entire day will feel negative, so by focusing on the little things that don’t really mean anything, you will miss out on all the focus you should be giving to achieving your goals.
If You Want To Be A Success You Need To Avoid These Bad Habits-Part 1
Tuesday
Dec 28, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
A lot of people don’t realize that they have bad habits that impede their potential for success and can actually make them unsuccessful at anything they try regardless of the situation. These bad habits reflect upon your own personal reputation and can eventually cause you to fail at anything you try to do. In fact, you might have had these bad habits for so long without even realizing that they are the reason you have so many problems.
An Overview Of Bad Habits
The Importance of Visualization When Attempting to Achieve Your Goals
Wednesday
Dec 15, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
Achieving your goal is easier when you can picture the desired result in your mind before you succeed. Here are seven reasons why it is important to visualize your goal.
Motivation – When you visualize your goal you will increase your motivation levels. It is easier to go after a goal that you picture in your mind consistently. The picture that you keep in your mind’s eye propels you towards achieving your goal.
The Importance of Identifying The Obstacles Keeping You From Achieving Your Goals
Tuesday
Dec 14, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
Goal setting is just the beginning of success. In order to set goals that are achievable you need to identify the obstacles that can hold you back. Here are 3 reasons why it is important that you identify the barriers to goal achievement before you begin.
Focus. When you deal with anticipated pitfalls in the planning stage then you eliminate the distraction at later phases of your goal achievement journey. Your focus is vital and it needs to be on your desired outcome. When you are constantly distracted by challenges which could have previously been eliminated then you are less likely to hit your goals. You may not be able to anticipate every obstacle that will knock you off course, but it helps to make contingencies for the obvious ones.
Achieving Your Goals Can’t Be Done Without Discipline
Monday
Dec 13, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
Goal setting can help you achieve high levels of success throughout your lifetime. However in order to hit your goals and succeed in realizing your dreams you will need discipline. Here are 3 reasons why you cannot succeed with out discipline.
Procrastination- You postpone your success when you put off doing the work habits that help you accomplish your goals. Enjoying the benefits of goal achievement becomes a distant pipe dream. Waiting for the right time to begin is a common mistake that many people make.
Goal Setting – The Most Effective Way to Set and Achieve Your Goals
Saturday
Nov 27, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
Pick a Major Goal. You need to pick a goal that really matters to you. Start with a goal that you will have the necessary inspiration to hit. Times will get tough for you and you need to have a strong reason for persisting. When you pick a goal that matters more than the price that you will have to pay then you have a sound goal. You will also have the motivation that is needed to hit your goal.
Motivation Keys – 5 Ways to Gain the Necessary Initiative to Go After Your Objectives
Tuesday
Nov 23, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
Initiative is the vital ingredient of motivation that you have absolute control over. When you take the initiative you launch yourself into the process of working towards your goal.
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.” – William Hutchinson Murray
Motivation Keys – Are You Making These 3 Common Mistakes Which Drain Your Motivation
Monday
Nov 22, 2010
By Anthony D Carter
Picking the wrong goal. When we choose a goal because everyone else is doing it or because we think it would be something that is nice to have then we set ourselves up for failure before we even start. When the going gets tough we will not continue with the required dedication that is necessary accomplish the goal.
Solution: In order to commit wholeheartedly you must truly want what you are trying to obtain. Start with a goal that you can dedicate all of your efforts to. Give it some thought. Ask yourself, “Does it really matter if I achieve this goal or not?” Your answer should be a resounding yes! Get the proper start by choosing the ideal goal. Your motivation is determined by what you are inspired to achieve.
