What is it about goals that can seem so daunting? We all start with good intentions and a strong desire to achieve our goals…then, somewhere in the middle, say 3-4 weeks in; life picks up its frantic pace and leaves us disempowered to make our dreams a reality. How can we access our personal power to achieve this year’s goals for sure?
Empowering yourself takes explicit action, however we aren’t always aware of which steps to take. Here are five steps to empowering yourself to achieve your goals…notice, I didn’t say five EASY steps! We are bombarded by the notion that everything is simple. When we learn the truth, we are left feeling disappointed and discouraged. This year, take back your personal power and achieve your goals.
1. Visualize your goal –Whether you write, draw, or collage your goals, a visual reminder each day keeps your goal at the forefront of your mind. This year, shake it up!… make your goals visible and consider putting them on the bathroom mirror!
2. Get a Coach – A coach can provide unwavering support and encouragement to achieve your goals. Not only are they great at holding you accountable to achieving the goals you set for yourself, they can also help you break down the steps toward your goals into manageable pieces. Goals are best accomplished one step at a time, a coach cheers you on and helps you celebrate each accomplishment no matter how small.
4. Set intentions – Ever noticed that when you are determined to get something done in a day, it gets accomplished and nothing can stand in your way? That is setting an intention. Each day, perhaps while you’re getting ready, review the goal and identify which step you will accomplish and make it your top priority. Don’t be discouraged if life events get in the way…that’s part of the game…however, with a clear intention to accomplish that step today, you will achieve it.
5. Celebrate! – One of the biggest challenges we face is not recognizing the steps we have accomplished. We tend wait too long to start celebrating the steps that help us go from the starting line to success! Take a moment today to celebrate that you marked off a step, took action toward the step, or set your intention and followed through! Truth is, each action we take in the direction of our goals from a simple phone call to crossing the finish line is progress and worthy of celebrating!
This year, approach your goals from a new angle. Empower yourself through a good plan and constant celebration!
