How to Stay Focused on Your Goals and Achieve Success!

How to Stay Focused on Your Goals and Achieve Success.

Goal: the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
Success: the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

Every successful person thats been my mentor, has always talked about goals to continue to drive the results each of us are looking for. Whether it’s in our careers, business or personal achievements. Unfortunately, we may not always hit the mark.

Why do we fall short?

1. Set clear and specific goals. What do you want to achieve? When do you want to achieve it? The more specific your goals are, the easier it will be to stay focused on them. Ever hear of SMART goals, one missing piece to the puzzle could be the reason why you didn’t achieve the goal we set out.
S Specific
M Measurable
A Achievable (not pie in the sky, I wish, hope and pray)
R Relevant
T Time bound
2. Break down your goals into smaller steps. This will make them seem less daunting and more achievable.
3. Create a plan of action. What steps do you need to take to achieve your goals? .
4. Eliminate distractions. This means turning off your phone, closing your email, and finding a quiet place to work.
5. Take breaks. It's important to take breaks throughout the day to avoid burnout.
6. Reward yourself for your accomplishments.
7. Don't give up.
It is important to remember to you are not alone! Let’s wrap this episode up by talking about 7 step process for achieving your goals and milestones you set for yourself!

1. Think positive about your goals and outcomes several times throughout the day. This may take a very conscious effort, so it may take writing in on a card you keep in your purse or wallet to pull out several times a day.
2. Take a look at what habits achieving your goal will require.
3. What one new habit will you begin today to work toward your goal?
4. Is there anyone, a group or support you can reach out to either hold yourself accountable or that can lend help and support to achieving your goal?
5. Have the courage to reach out to the support you identified, and set a specific day to meet, either in person, or over the phone or video. This conversation should clearly state the support you are looking for from the,
6. Begin implementing another new behavior along with the first changed behavior as now your beginning to take the next step in achieving your goal!
7. Enjoy the journey by celebrating the wins no matter how bit or small and enjoy the personal growth and improvements ahead!

3 tips to become your best version of you and achieve all the goals you desire!
• Practice mindfulness.
• Find a mentor or coach.
• Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t hit the mark.

I would like to recognize Coco Gauff said she was overwhelmed with joy when she realized she won the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday and her victory "still doesn't feel real at all." The triumphant 19-year-old made history, becoming the youngest American to win the title since Serena Williams in 1999.

Let us know in the comments below how you plan to begin Staying Focused on Your Goals and Achieve Success!

Be sure to stay tuned to next week’s show! You don’t want to miss the next episode, because we are going to talk about Goals, and Dreams for our best future!

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Resources:
The Compound Effect: Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time by: Darren Hardy - https://amzn.to/3rbCEy0
The Art of Exceptional Living by: Jim Rohn - https://amzn.to/48hlrUs
How to Own Your Own Mind by Napoleon Hill - https://amzn.to/3EGNrDD

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