Hit Your Goals With Steady Progress
Saturday
Jan 15, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
When going after your goal set realistic expectations. This will protect you from unnecessary disappointments. So often we unintentionally sabotage ourselves because we set the bar so high. A goal should be believable and measurable.
Break it Down
As you map out your plan you should be able to break it down into baby steps or bite sized-parts. Once you have it broken down then you set out working from peak to peak at a quick pace. Speed matters but consistency is more important than speed.
3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Write Down Your Goals
Friday
Jan 14, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
Goals are powerful tools that you can use in order to realize your dreams. The act of setting goals is good but you can increase the effectiveness by writing your goals down. Here are reasons why it is important to write your goals down.
1-Eliminate Distractions. Written goals help you to stay focused on what you are trying to accomplish. You will succeed to the degree that you can stay on track towards achieving your goals. A written goal is like a road sign which guides you and keeps you on track. When you look at your written goal you can quickly assess your progress. You can determine if you are moving in the right direction or if you need to readjust.
Goal Setting Keys for Overcoming Obstacles
Thursday
Jan 13, 2011
By Anthony Carter
Goals create challenges in your life. With this being said you should not feel frustrated by setbacks and disappointments. High achievement requires that you pay a price for your success. But your the joy that comes with hitting your goal is well worth the price that you have to pay.
When faced with obstacles and problems most people give up or stop doing the work that needs to be done. You cannot yield to this temptation. Do not give up on your goals. Instead you must make up your mind to persist. Be determined to stay motivated long enough to see your plans through. Commit to outlast the challenges that come against you as you pursue your goals.
How to Set Goals in Your Life – What Is It That You Really Want?
Tuesday
Jan 11, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
In order to succeed with goal setting it is vital that you know what you want. Once you know what you really want then you are in a great position for hitting the goals that you set for yourself.
Have you ever been in a restaurant and overheard a person at a table unable to place an order because they don’t know what they want? Maybe you have done this yourself. You may ask the waitress for suggestions and she ends up helping you to pick an item that will satisfy you.
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.
Goal Setting – 3 Mistakes That Cause You to Miss Hitting Your Goals
Friday
Jan 7, 2011
By Anthony D Carter
After setting your goals the challenge has just began. You are susceptible certain pitfalls that can cause you to miss your goal entirely. Here are 3 common mistakes that you need to avoid:
Not Writing Them Down. Not writing your goals down leads to you getting off track. So often we don’t really fail to hit our goal we simply forget what the goal is and then we move on to something else.
Solution: Write your goal on cards and place them in places where you will see them regularly during your day. This helps to keep them on your mind. Goal cards keep you focused on what you are trying to achieve.
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.
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.
