Using goals to stay motivated

checkbox63308153.jpgUsing goals is a great way to keep yourself motivated and you self confidence. Setting goals is a great way to accomplish something that you have been working towards for a long time, a new or old hobby you want to get into, or a way to reward yourself for keeping yourself motivated. Staying motivated can be hard for anyone. Finding ways to keep yourself motivated can be challenging, but setting goals is a great way to achieve what you want.

You know what you need to stay motivated about, now you have to decide what your goal is going to be. Once you have selected your goal, write it down. Writing down your goals, helps you commit to it. When you set a goal, make sure it is one that you can reach. Make it a small goal, or mini goal. Setting a mini goal will help you to keep your motivation high; because you know you can reach your goal. Set your goal for a couple days or for a week. Once you meet that goal, reward yourself and make your next goal. Never stop with your goals. The more you make, the more motivated you will be.
Make your goal a reward. Rewarding yourself when you have met your goal is another great way to keep your motivation high. You are working towards something that you have always wanted to do or wanted to do again. Be sure to make it a goal that you can afford and take the time to do. For example, you have always wanted to go skydiving. Set a long term goal of going skydiving once you have met three of your listed goals. When you have met them, go jump out of that plane and feel the rush. Making goals such as these will help you to keep your self confidence high and your motivation moving.

Find a friend or family member that wants to set a goal with you. Having someone around to support you is a great way for you to stay motivated and meet your goal. Find a goal that you both have interest in and can support each other. A great example many Americans do is weight lose and staying in shape. Set up a healthy eating chart and help each other stick to it. Maybe rotate nights who cooks dinner and eat at each other homes. Run together. Find a route that you can both do and start walking or running. You can set a small goal to train for a 3k or 5k marathon. Try hiking; you can set a goal to hike a couple times a week and set your long term goal as hiking to the top of the nearest peak. There are many ways that two or even more in a group can keep each other motivated.

Setting your goal is the easy part, sticking to your goal can be hard, but that is where your goal and motivation become one. Keep your goals light and easy and work towards them being harder and longer. Keep your goals within reach. Post a picture of what your goal is in your home or your workplace. Display it somewhere that you can look at it all the time and remind yourself that is what you are working towards. When you feel yourself getting down and feeling negative thoughts about your goals, find a way to pick yourself back up. Think of all the positive reasons you are setting that goal and what you are about to accomplish. Put a saying on your mirror, in your car, purse and wallet or at work. Having a constant reminder will help you to keep pushing along.

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