7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Your Goals

There are many ways on achieving your goals. Here are 7 steps to jumpstart toward your goals and dreams.

The Seven Step Process for Setting and Achieving Your Goals.

1. Decide exactly what you want in each area of your life. Be specific!

If you don't know what you want, then how will you know when you have it. You may already have it within your grasp, but if you don't know that it is what you want. You may be coming across your goal soon but you won't see any signs of them anywhere near.

It's like driving on the road and not knowing where you are going. If a sign passes you by saying 'East', then you will pass right by it and keep wondering around wasting fuel and time.

If you want more money, then figure out how much more money you want. People say "I want more money", great here's a $1 get out of here. Of course $1 is not your goal, but what it is $10, $100, etc

2. Write it down, clearly and in detail.

Clarity is Power and the clearer the vision the better chances you have of arriving at your destination. Let's say you are looking for a relationship. You may go out into the dating world and date so many people, but many of them may be a waste of time because you don't know exactly what you are looking for. Taking the time to actually write down and know what type of person you are looking for will help you immensely. Write down your preferences of your ideal partner from personality, ethnicity, race, emotional maturity, to looks if it is something that is a priority.

3. Set a specific deadline. If it is a large goal, break it down into sub-deadlines and write them down in order.

Let's say you want $10,000 extra cash in your savings. Great you have a clear goal, but when will you achieve this? Set an ultimate deadline to your goal. Do you want $10,000 in 40 years, 30 years from now or 6 months from? Be specific and set sub-deadlines or milestones. If you know that in one year you want $10,000, then your milestone in 6 months could be $5,000 saved up.

4. Make a list of everything you can think of that you are going to have to do to achieve your goal. As you think of new items, add them to your list.

How are you going to get there? You know what you want and when you want it. Now how will you get there? Do you need to get a part-time job? Do you need to cut on expenses? Do you need to show your boss you deserve a raise or promotion? Write down an action plan.

In dating, now you know what type of person you want. Now, what do you need to do? Perhaps, you're a little rusty and been out of the dating world for a while. First, you should consider going to places that you can talk about. Maybe you love books. Then go to a Book store and begin starting conversations.

5. Organize the items on your list into a plan by placing them in the proper sequence and priority.

What are the sequential steps you must take to get at your goal? If you live in California and you want to get to Oregon and then back to California. You must first go X number of miles North, then X number of miles South. You are not going to go South first then North. Have specific steps in-order to get to your destination.

6. Take action immediately on the most important thing you can do on your plan. This is very important!

Going back to $10,000 as your goal. What is one thing you can do right now to that will help you reach your goal? Maybe you should call your cell phone provider and downgrade on your plan. Go grocery shopping, so tomorrow you can start making your own lunch to school/work.

7. Do something every day that moves you toward the attainment of one or more of your important goals. Maintain the momentum!

Don't expect everything to come to you. Create a habit of out of your actions. Consistent small steps can go a long way in the long run. Stay on the right track.

Bonus Step: One more step that is crucial to keep yourself inspired and motivated to achieve your goals.

Know why you want to achieve your goal. Why do you want that $10,000 in the bank? Why do you want a relationship? Describe it with feelings. I want this relationship because I will be able to have an intimate relationship with a special person. I want 10k because it will allow me to go to that trip oversees I always wanted.

Reminding yourself of why you want it will help stay on track. This way whenever you are feeling lazy. Just remember why you want to achieve your goal and you can put yourself on path to your goal.

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