You can be sure that life will at times be a twisting path of “potholes” around which you must navigate.
You’ve likely been through phases of your life already where you wondered if your luck would ever change. But then, things calmed down, and you discovered the smoother, straighter road.
Regardless of where your journey leads, it’s important to be able to continue making progress in meeting the goals you’ve established for yourself. Staying focused on what you want in life will keep your spirits high and bring you joy through the tough times.
The key, then, to a fulfilled life is to achieve your goals no matter what. This lesson gives you six tips that you can always use to keep obstacles from stopping you.
Try these 6 tips to continue going for your goals even when life’s road gets rough:
1. Know exactly what you’re after in life. What do you want your life to be like? When you’re sure, you can then plan your short- and long-term activities to help you achieve your goals.
2. Keep your list of life goals short and to the point. Some good examples of life goals are planning for a holiday every year, buying a new car, work a 4-day week.
3. Infuse elements of achieving your goals into your everyday life. For example, let’s say one of your goals is a holiday overseas in 2 years. Buy some books on where you would like to travel. Hang some pictures of places you would love to explore on your fridge. Create a holiday savings account and block out your diary with the dates you want to go.
4. Have reminders and tasks to do that are related to meeting your life goals throughout your home. Make your life goals part of your everyday life so that even when times get bumpy, you’ll be able to keep your eyes on what’s important to you.
5. Talk positively to yourself. It can be pretty helpful to use positive self-talk. When you do, you’ll be more likely to keep working toward your goals in life. For example, say something like, “I’m in a rough patch, but I will still keep saving for my holiday, even if in small amounts.”
Using positive self-talk will keep your spirits buoyed when you feel like you’re floundering in choppy waters.
6. Reflect on your efforts to reinforce them. Even though you may be struggling, think about what you accomplished just this week to achieve your goals. For example, maybe you made a couple of phone calls, explored the internet to gather information, or drew up a new budget to ensure you’re on target for saving for your life goals.
The fact is you did something. And recognising that will reinforce your efforts in your quest to achieve your goals. As a result, you can excel in times of great challenge.
Keep working toward accomplishing your goals even though life throws out more than a few obstacles at you.
Know what you’re after and stay focused. Make your life goals a part of your daily life and use positive self-talk. Acknowledge what you’ve done to keep moving forward.
Apply these strategies to help you consistently work to meet your life goals. Then, if you do, you’ll accomplish whatever you want, no matter what.
If you know the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, you’ll have a considerable advantage in the game of life.
x Kathie
About the author:
Hey there my name is Kathie, I've been in the business world for over 25 years, steering various ventures to success with turnovers of up to 3 million dollars. It all started when I was 27, and since then, I've been fully committed to making businesses not just run but thrive. After two decades of immersing myself in product-focused ventures, I decided to take it to the next level. I launched my own business consultancy, with a clear mission: helping businesses and non-profits grow. My secret sauce? Strategic thinking and a solid commitment to seeing people not just survive but excel. I have a track record to prove it. Taking businesses from ground zero to six figures has been my specialty. How did I do it? Well, chalk it up to thinking strategically, a clear plan, consistency, resilience, adaptability, and a good old dose of stubborn determination.
I've got the scars and the stories to back it up. Like to know more? Say Hello. x Kathie