Set Achievable Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere isn\u2019t a single person on this planet that doesn\u2019t want to become wealthy and successful. Like the majority of people, if you\u2019re starting from scratch and building your business all by yourself, you have set goals for yourself as you grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, people think that the goal will be enough of a motivation to keep them going, so they shoot for the moon when they set their goals. In reality, what they\u2019re doing is setting themselves up for failure because chances are, neither the goal nor the monetary aspect of it is enough of a motivator, so their motivation is going to melt away and they\u2019re left with nothing to push them forward to achieve the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The secret to setting an achievable goal is not about the act of setting the goal– it\u2019s about setting a SMART goal. SMART is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Or in other words, it\u2019s what makes goals achievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you set a goal, ask yourself if you have the capabilities and skillset needed to achieve this goal. If you do, research about people who successfully achieved a similar goal and find out what worked for them and what didn\u2019t. However, if you don\u2019t believe you have the capabilities to achieve it, find out which areas aren\u2019t your strong suit and work on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Goals have to be realistic. There\u2019s no doubt that everyone wants to achieve challenging goals. It\u2019s a good thing to challenge yourself; it\u2019ll help you find your limits. But, it\u2019s a different story to challenge yourself to the point where you know<\/em> you\u2019re setting yourself up to fail. And when that happens, it\u2019s highly likely that it\u2019ll have a negative impact on future goals and your self-confidence, as well as on your motivation to work on a new goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStop Worrying About What You Can\u2019t Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s in human nature to worry about the things you can\u2019t control. In fact, worrying and not being in control are two things that go hand in hand and feed off each other, and they will drive you mad. <\/em>You want to micromanage every little detail and maintain control over everything to prevent anything disastrous from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe truth of the matter is, you\u2019re wasting your time and energy on something that\u2019s inevitable . No one can predict the future, even if they go to great lengths to try to prevent bad things from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, instead of wasting your energy on things you can\u2019t control, redirect that energy and focus toward the things you can <\/em>control. You can\u2019t control whether a person is going to buy your product, but you can control the product itself and constantly work on it to improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you ever find yourself face to face with a problem, ask yourself whether or not it\u2019s something that you can solve. If you can– great! Find ways to help you solve it. But if it\u2019s a problem that\u2019s out of your control, let it go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surround Yourself With Positive People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUnfortunately, it\u2019s easy to lose sight of your goal, no matter how motivated you felt in the beginning. It happens to the best of us. It\u2019s inevitable, and when it strikes, it\u2019s important that you find ways to push yourself back onto the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve been devastated after not meeting your goals, having someone by your side who can motivate you and help you keep going, especially at times where you don\u2019t feel like it, is invaluable. This person will hold you accountable and be your support system, which will help you grow and improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s even better if that person is someone who\u2019s similar to you. They will understand what you\u2019re going through and they know how it feels, so they can support you in every way possible. They will help you stay on track, and with their help, you\u2019ll find yourself on the right path to reach your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the flip side of the coin, if you surround yourself with a toxic person, or as some would call a Negative Nancy, <\/em>what you\u2019re doing is creating more obstacles for yourself– completely avoidable obstacles. In most cases, toxic people don\u2019t have a dream to look forward to, and they aren\u2019t happy with their lives. And the thing is, they will drag you down with them. They don\u2019t want to see you succeed and will discourage you from doing anything that they know could help you reach that success.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEven if that person is someone who\u2019s very close to your heart and has been in your life as long as you can remember, always keep in mind that some people aren\u2019t meant to be in your future. They\u2019ve done you a favor by showing you their true self, and now it\u2019s your turn to leave them behind before they start affecting you in a negative way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Break Large Goals Into Subgoals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the best ways to describe what it\u2019s like to set a large goal with even larger end results is comparing it to a car that\u2019s running with no fuel. Yes, <\/em>the end results will be worth it in the end, but you need fuel to reach that end result.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou might be wondering, what exactly is the fuel that will help you get to the end result?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, it\u2019s motivation. Or if we\u2019re breaking it down to a more of scientific level, it\u2019s dopamine. <\/em>In case you didn\u2019t know, dopamine is a neurotransmitter that has been nicknamed the \u2018feel good\u2019 <\/em>neurotransmitter for a very good reason; it\u2019s a part of the brain\u2019s reward system. It\u2019s what makes you feel good when you\u2019re eating chocolate or hugging your best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to goals, dopamine is what will keep you motivated throughout your journey. So, how exactly can you stimulate the release of dopamine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s by breaking down large goals into subgoals– and let us elaborate on that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you have a large, yet achievable, goal that you know will have an end result that will exceed your expectations, there\u2019s a high chance that you might give up halfway through due to the lack of motivation. You won\u2019t feel a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction when you\u2019re working on achieving your goal because you haven\u2019t accomplished it yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By breaking down large goals into subgoals, you\u2019re giving yourself opportunities to accomplish smaller goals that will eventually lead to the bigger goal. Success, no matter what size, is what will stimulate the brain into releasing dopamine and hence giving you \u2018fuel\u2019 to run on until you achieve the large goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s even more encouraging about this is, when you start feeling the effect of dopamine, you\u2019ll find yourself eager to repeat the action that caused it. So, you\u2019ll want to do it again to receive the same result. You\u2019ll stay motivated throughout your journey, and before you know it, you\u2019ll reach your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n