Top 7 Ways to Help You Stay Motivated to Achieve Your Goals
Achieving goals is no easy task. We set high hopes for ourselves and often at times fall short because of a lack of motivation, leading us down a rabbit hole of defeat and low self-confidence. You know the feeling, one day you have this burning desire to find that inspiring job, crush it in a fitness class, write that bestseller, or even just take up a new hobby. But then life happens and that motivation quickly dwindles. Trust us, the struggle is real and we know the feeling.
So here are our top 7 ways to help you stay motivated so you can accomplish your goals and feel more confident.
1. Visualize your goal
Imagine yourself achieving your goal. What does that look like? How does that feel? Picture yourself crossing that finish line, landing that dream job, whatever it is; see it, taste it, believe it. Seeing yourself accomplishing your goal is the first step to actually achieving it.
2. Focus on your why
Be clear about why you started. Make a list of the reasons why you want to accomplish what you’re after. Keep this handy on your journey and refer to it when you’re feeling stuck. It will keep you grounded and give you the push you need to keep going.
3. Eliminate distractions
Put down your phone, stop checking your emails, turn off Netflix, and disconnect for a given time frame. Distractions lead to procrastination and ultimately hinder you from accomplishing your goals. Set a timer for no other outside distractions and focus solely on the task at hand for that given time frame. This will keep you on track and set you up for success.
4. Take breaks
This may seem counter productive, but giving yourself breaks makes any task seem more manageable. Take a break for yourself and also take a bigger goal and break it down into smaller accomplishments. You’ll be able to manage things more easily in smaller doses and it won’t seem like such a huge endeavor. Reward yourself along the way and you’ll find yourself completing your goals quicker and with ease.
5. Get organized
Organize your space, your time, and your mind. Being organized will help you gain clarity and set you up for success. It’s essential to clean your work space and home so that you create more room for your thoughts to flow freely. Organizing your thoughts and scheduling specific times to complete a task will also help you have a clear perspective on getting what you want.
6. Just start
Sometimes you just have to suck it up and get down to it. Motivation forms habits and once you’re consistently doing something, it will become easier over time. Like they say, the hardest part about working out is getting yourself to the gym. Even if you’re not in the mood, one small push in the right direction towards your goal will make a difference and have a huge impact on the end result.
7. Keep the big picture in mind
Focus on the long term goal at hand. If there is a time throughout your journey where you’re feeling unmotivated and want to give up, remember your long term goal. Don’t let one step back stop you from accomplishing the end goal. Stay focused and reassure yourself you’re on the right track. You got this!