Personal achievement is something we all must fight with on a daily basis. Defining our goals is easy. We all know deep down exactly what we want, and how we might start going about it. The process of getting there can seem daunting, yes, but we know in our heart of hearts that the effort will be supremely worth it. Despite this however, many of us ignore the call of our hearts and instead focus on indulgent practices. It usually starts falling after the first few months of the year, when our new year’s resolutions have given way to simply settling into our schedule.
We’d suggest that 2018 will become the year of your personal achievements. Framing the year in this way will help you take what remains of December, and plan for it accordingly. We’d like to offer you some awesome tips to getting into this right frame of mind, and becoming more inspired as the new year rolls around. For those who struggle to keep their personal goals close to mind, this article could help you immensely. Feel free to use the advice given here and tailor it to your needs.
Invest
Once you have clearly defined your goals, financially investing in them can add that extra personal incentive to take stick to them. For example, if you hope to become fit and healthy in the gym this near year, investing in more quality gym equipment and clothing can help you start the new year off with a bang, looking and feeling stylish as you throw those weights down like a gladiator. If you’re interested in learning an instrument, why not purchase a beautiful nylon or steel string guitar and pre-book appointments with a guitar teacher?
If you’re interested in finally achieving your driving license, why not purchase a block of lessons, the first of which to be completed on January 1st? Investing in your goals helps you stick to them yes, but it also helps you get a headstart on your hobby, and experience something new as soon as the next year rolls around. If you’re used to neglecting your personal development because your schedule is too comfortable, this can help expose you to new and exciting experiences. Consider the whole process an adventure, backed with your financial resourcefulness.
Rewards
Now could be the time to establish how you’ll reward yourself if you achieve your goals. This could prove a nice incentive to get the ball rolling, and to keep on track even when you’d rather do anything but. For example, if you’re hoping to get great grades on your college assessment, planning a trip away with your friends to a festival, only to be attended if you achieve a B or above can help you work hard and diligently on your aims. After all, celebrating and rewards are much better when we know we’ve earned them. Establish four things that you really want, that you can’t live without. Now, gate them behind realistic and timely goals you can complete. This way, the entire process of your life is directed to your goals and earning them, as opposed to rewarding yourself now and then struggling to motivate yourself to work as a side habit.
Head For Achievements You Desire
Think about it. If you’re struggling in the direction of an achievement you dislike, you might be doing it wrong. Wanting to weight lift 300lbs on the bench press might be a common drive for some, but it might not be the right one for you, so why are you worrying about it? If you notice that your gym habits in the pursuit of exercise aren’t doing it for you, then switch up the exercise you do. Try running, entering a sport with your local team, or even dancing. Whatever helps you feel good when doing it is something you’ll likely contribute to without much extra effort.
Simply because you’ve practised martial arts since you were a child doesn’t mean you need to struggle at it as an adult. Find your love and passion, and run towards it. Your life will become much more suitable for you if you do this. Life is too short to worry about things you’re not interested in.
Have Singular Focus
The truth is it’s difficult to achieve a goal if you find it hard to focus. For that reason, improving the environment of your mind will help you to no end. It could be that people in your social group aren’t willing to support you and help you head in the direction you truly want to be going. Consider how these friends contribute to your life. If they hamper your progress, you are under no obligation to hang with them. You could make new friends in a pursuit you truly love, and these people are much more likely to be heartfelt and of a similar mindset.
It’s also important to optimize your daily health considerations to help you pursue your goals with added success. For example, getting enough sleep, exercising well, dieting sensibly and meditating helps you with mental clarity, and you can appaly that to all aspects of your goal orientation. Lessening your stress by working in quiet environments, or simply asking for advice this year could help your school work increase dramatically.
A Day At A Time
The truth is, you only ever need to work on your goals a day at a time. You will never need to do more than this. The beauty of us needing sleep is that the next day we come back refreshed and able. Make your days as perfect as they can be, and before you know it your entire life becomes more structured. A great wall is not built in one go. Instead, you must lay a brick as perfectly as you can, and soon the wall is built. This focus helps you give your best to the short term, and then the long term will truly take care of itself.
With these tips, you’ll be sure to make 2018 the best year of your life. Who knows what 2019 could look like if you succeed? Good luck!
