Face your fears and create purpose driven goals.
Wanting something more than you fear it, is the catalyst for change and an opportunity to grow. Aspiration is the beginning stage of goal setting. This can apply to a physical goal, a career change, moving across the county and can even apply to relationships. Fear is inevitable, but how we handle and overcome our fears is within our control. Taking the first step of wanting something more than you fear it is a major building block for success.
Here are some tips for creating specific goals for yourself!
1. Make the decision.
Your goal is something you want more than you fear it.
2. Make a mental commitment.
Set your intention and commitment to yourself first. Then tell other people about it. Email friends and family, ask questions on forums, sign up for that race or workout program, or apply for the job you want. Make the commitment and hold yourself accountable to it.
3. Create a reasonable time frame.
If you want to lose 10 pounds, don’t set a time frame of 5 days. If you want to run your first 5k, try not to set the date a year from now. Be realistic and understand sometimes things take longer than what we want. But if you’re motivated enough time is just another hurdle you can overcome!
4. Stay consistent.
Once you set your goal, you’re mentally prepared and your time frame is set, the next step is consistency. If it’s a physical goal, be diligent to get those workouts in. If it’s applying for a new job, do your research on the company and the people you’ll be meeting. In relationships, it’s putting the work in and being mindful of what each of you need on a consistent basis. Consistency across the board is key. Without it, all the hard work and desire in the world won’t help you achieve those goals.
5. Track results.
See how far you’ve actually come. It can be hard to see small, daily achievements, but they are there! By writing down your workouts you’ll see your progress. Seeing and knowing that your minute mile pace is getting lower is awesome, even if it’s by a few seconds. Tracking your results allows you to see what’s working and what’s not so you can adjust your path to success!
This is really important to remember…
Even if you don’t reach your original goal, you may find something in the journey that ignites a new passion. You may realize the original goal doesn’t give your life the same meaning now, so you adjust it. You may meet some amazing people that touch your life along the way. Set your intention, work hard and smart (consistently) and pay attention as you go. Reach for new heights and set the goals no matter how unachievable they may seem at the time; we will never fully know our true abilities until they are tested. Let’s discover our capabilities, limiters and dreams through the pursuit.