By Susan Leigh
Goals need to be realistic in order to be plausible and act as a positive spur to success. Too minor and they may not be taken seriously. At worst we may regard them as a joke or we simply put them to one side to be considered or attempted another day. Too difficult and we may continue to avoid the pressure of attempting something too difficult and the then resulting feeling of shame that comes from failure.
The best ways to meet our goals is to:
- start by understanding what motivates us. For some people it may be the competition of challenging themselves against another person. Seeing someone else either chasing on their heels or running a little ahead can be a major spur to make an extra effort. Then there are other people who prefer to compete against themselves, against their own previous times or achievements. They may hate having other people with them in the race and find it a distraction or an embarrassment.
- have interim targets. Feeling that each stage towards the goal can be measured and acknowledged can really help with motivation. Climbing steep steps can feel daunting until we stop to catch our breath and then turn to see how far we have come. Those few moments can provide a breather to gather our thoughts and energy levels and then important time to congratulate ourselves for having already achieved a lot.
- reward yourself along the way. It can be important to have fun from time to time. Even with a weight loss plan it is important to have treats sometimes, a night off work, a birthday meal with dessert, a quality bar of chocolate. The thought of life always being about diets, hard work and deprivation can completely de-motivate after a while. So rewards like an occasional night out, a weekend away, some fun, can help us de-stress and return invigorated back to the project with a new lease of life.
- have a back-up plan. In the case of a major project it can be valuable to have other options and ideas for a back-up plan, just in case every step does not work out as originally intended. That way some good can come from the time, money and effort that has been invested, even if the original goal is not achieved.
- enlist the help of others. People are often flattered and pleased at being asked to help. And asking in the right way can bring willing volunteers on board who may become useful allies over time. Training and delegating to others teaches them new skills, invests in their capabilities and enthusiasm and often motivates those people to work hard and reward the trust that has been placed in them.
A little forward planning, taking time to work to our strengths and the strengths of others can improve the outcome of any projects or goals we undertake and as such ensure that our goals become positive stepping stones to success in all areas of our lives.
The best ways to meet our goals is to:
- start by understanding what motivates us. For some people it may be the competition of challenging themselves against another person. Seeing someone else either chasing on their heels or running a little ahead can be a major spur to make an extra effort. Then there are other people who prefer to compete against themselves, against their own previous times or achievements. They may hate having other people with them in the race and find it a distraction or an embarrassment.
- have interim targets. Feeling that each stage towards the goal can be measured and acknowledged can really help with motivation. Climbing steep steps can feel daunting until we stop to catch our breath and then turn to see how far we have come. Those few moments can provide a breather to gather our thoughts and energy levels and then important time to congratulate ourselves for having already achieved a lot.
- reward yourself along the way. It can be important to have fun from time to time. Even with a weight loss plan it is important to have treats sometimes, a night off work, a birthday meal with dessert, a quality bar of chocolate. The thought of life always being about diets, hard work and deprivation can completely de-motivate after a while. So rewards like an occasional night out, a weekend away, some fun, can help us de-stress and return invigorated back to the project with a new lease of life.
- have a back-up plan. In the case of a major project it can be valuable to have other options and ideas for a back-up plan, just in case every step does not work out as originally intended. That way some good can come from the time, money and effort that has been invested, even if the original goal is not achieved.
- enlist the help of others. People are often flattered and pleased at being asked to help. And asking in the right way can bring willing volunteers on board who may become useful allies over time. Training and delegating to others teaches them new skills, invests in their capabilities and enthusiasm and often motivates those people to work hard and reward the trust that has been placed in them.
A little forward planning, taking time to work to our strengths and the strengths of others can improve the outcome of any projects or goals we undertake and as such ensure that our goals become positive stepping stones to success in all areas of our lives.
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