5 Simple Ways To Start Achieving Goals
This post was originally written in February of 2017, but I wanted to bring it back around since it still is very applicable today.
Achieving goals can sometimes be a daunting thing. But it really doesn’t have to be. Just take it a step at a time and follow these 5 tips to start achieving goals today.
How To Start Achieving Goals
1. Read
I have never been a great reader and have always had a hard time finishing books. I set a goal at the start of this year to read at least one book a month. I know it’s not the loftiest goal out there, but its a start. The things that are helping me to achieve goals have come from the books I have been reading. Books make you think, and ponder. They can help open your eyes, and guide you in a direction to make a change in your life.
2. Prioritize
Let’s be honest we all waste time on FB, Instagram, other social media platforms, and good ol’ Netflix. I know I did, and still do, but I am improving. I have started to make a change. Everything in life is connected. When you start making one small change you will be able to make bigger changes. I am not perfect but I have started to take baby steps and can see what is really going to help me get to where I want to be.
3. Create Affirmations For Yourself
I have read affirmations before, but I never really let them sink in. That is until I read the book “The Breakthrough Experience” by, Dr. John F. Demartini. This book was amazing and opened my mind and eyes in so many ways. In Demartini’s book he had an exercise of writing affirmations. As I went through the process, I thought of things I wanted to improve in my life, and made an affirmation for it.
Here is an example; Often times I don’t do things because it pushes me out of my comfort zone or I think I don’t know enough, to do whatever it may be. So the affirmation I created is, I do the uncomfortable until it is comfortable. Instead of thinking negatively about myself and thinking I wont we able to do it. I am now focusing on how I can change and become a better me. My affirmations are helping me to get out of my comfort zone, pushing me to try harder and helping me to get one step closer to my dreams.
4. Write Your Goals Down
There is no better way to start achieving goals then to start writing your goals down. If you are not sure where to start, go evaluate the seven areas of life. They are Financial, mental, health, family, vocation, spiritual, and social. Take one area and make one goal. Your goals now are what will be taking you to your future. I like how Dr. Demartini put it. He says,
” Things that aren’t put down on paper get left in the mind, and a short pencil is better than a long memory when it comes to your dreams”.
5. Take the time
Often times I have felt like there is too much to do. I felt like I didn’t have time to sit down and read or meditate. I have realized though, that it really was more of an excuse. After all, I had time to scroll through FB and Instagram. I would tell myself that that was my relaxing time and it was, but what was I gaining from it? How was that helping me personally? Sure I picked up a few good tips and tricks every now and then, and was learning about other peoples lives. What about my own life though?
I wasn’t challenging myself, learning anything significant, or becoming who I really wanted to be. SO… The key here is to TAKE THE TIME. Take a break and do something different! Read a book, write a goal down, envision your dreams, create an affirmation, learn about something new, the options could go on and on.
I hope this has helped. I hope it will give you a little motivation to start achieving goals and to get to reach them. You don’t have to make a drastic change all at once. Just start with changing one thing and then eventually move on to something else. Another Affirmation that Adam and I use is “I am improving”. So start today! Find a new book to read, prioritize your time, create meaningful affirmations, write down your goals, and take the time.
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Bonus Quotes
From Dr. Demartini
“If you can say I am worth it, I deserve to have my dreams, I deserve to take the time to focus on the infinite details to create them”.
“Most people are too busy to take the time to plan, and they’re distracted by low priority actions instead of committing themselves to high-priority dreams”.
“The question is, are you important enough to yourself to take the time to plan”?
Live A Life Of Impact
What Does It Mean To Live A Life Of Impact?
It’s hard to measure if you are living a life of impact if you don’t define the result. “Begin with the end in mind” as Stephen Covey says. Maybe a life of influence could be measured by your funeral. It sounds a bit morbid, but really when you think about it, a funeral tells you a lot about an individual.
Imagine what it would be like if you walked into your own funeral. Everyone who you have touched or influenced in any way is there. Your family, close friends and even some not so close friends. They all gather to celebrate your life and the impact and legacy you left. What stories will they tell? How have you touched their lives?
We recently attended a funeral of a not so distant relative. He was overcome by cancer in a very sudden way. Everyone was shocked by his passing. We were sad, especially for his children and grandchildren. But we all celebrated the wonderful life he lived. He was a man of service, compassion and love, never afraid of hard work.
By many standards there was nothing particular special about him. And yet, he filled the chapel where his service was held. People loved him and were touched by his life. He lived a life of impact.
What Does Your Impact Look Like?
It’s hard to define what we want our legacy to be. It changes throughout life. Even still, it’s important to visualize what your impact will be. “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Provers 29:18). Having that vision in your mind leads to daily commitment and action. A lack of vision leaves you without a purpose.
We all have been given talents and natural abilities. Building our vision around those talents not only makes sense but also tends to bring greater joy. We have always had a passion for having a family and raising children. Paige is a natural mother. I love teaching. So our greatest legacy has been and will continue to be our children.
Beyond building our home, we constantly seek ways to create a larger impact. One of our larger visions is to serve through humanitarian efforts. To provide safe drinking water for children and other medical needs. We aren’t clear on how this will happen but by creating this vision and taking steps now, we know someday, somehow we will get there.
Take the time to define your vision, or end goal, more clearly. You deserve to live a life of impact and more importantly, others are counting on it!
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STOP The Victim: Innovate Your Way Out
It’s all too common these days for people to play the victim. It doesn’t really matter what the issue or problem is, people have found a way to present themselves as a victim. In most cases it’s the easy way out. Don’t fall for it! How many great minds and leaders could have played the victim but instead took initiative and solved their problems? Innovate your way out!
What if Abraham Lincoln decided to be a victim after losing in his political races? How would the world be different?
See the thing is, we all have massive potential. But the world would have us hide behind victimhood and never tap into that potential. It’s so easy to give in, throw in the towel and blame all of your problems and frustrations on someone or something else. We’ve all been guilty of it in one way or another.
How Do You Combat Victimhood? Innovate Your Way Out
When Richard Branson was early on in his career, he found himself trapped on an island with a hurricane well on its way to landfall. Instead of playing the victim he started looking for a solution. He found a flight out but he would have to charter an entire jet. He didn’t have the money to do that.
So what did he do? He rented the plane anyway and then began selling tickets to other people desperate to get off the island! Rather than being the victim, he not only got himself off the island but helped others do the same and made a profit while doing it! The coolest part is that this experience inspired him to start his own airline.
Our day to day problems may not be that momentous. It may just be that you were treated unfairly. Maybe something out of your control pushed you into a financial struggle. It could be relationship struggles, health, or even time. Regardless, it’s important to adopt the innovation mentality.
The Innovation Mentality
Getting the right mentality takes a change of focus. “Trying not to be a victim” will not work. Often the best pivot, comes from asking a question. Like, “How can I get off this island?”. How do I/we fix this? What could we do to turn this “problem” into the solution?
Often times, as illustrated in Richard Branson’s story, the seemed problem turns out to be a huge benefit. Abraham Lincoln gained a lot of determination and persistence from his struggles in his presidential runs that prepared him for the Civil War and other struggles he faced. Likewise, our day to day struggles whether large or small can be the key to our success.
It can be very hard in the moment but, choosing to be a problem solver not a crying victim will make all the difference in your personal growth. The mountains of trials we climb give us the stamina and skills to master future problems. We all have massive potential. Don’t huddle as a victim, become the person of influence and strength. Innovate your way out! People are relying on you!
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3 Steps To Get More Done Today
Ever have those days where you were “busy” but you feel like nothing got done? Some small less important stuff got attention but the bigger stuff got ignored? Here is a simple process to help you get more done today and every day after.This exercise works best if you start the night before but it can still be applied at any time throughout the day.
What Is The Big Domino?
In the long list of things to get done in your day. Take a step back and look at the big picture. What is the one thing that you could do that would make everything else a breeze? The one that if you got nothing else gets done, the day would be a success. Usually its the hardest thing on the list but not always.
Once you identify the Big Domino, you know exactly
Simplify The Domino- Man On The Moon
You want to now make sure the domino seems super easy to push over. It’s easy to keep thinking about how hard it will be to get it done. It’s easy to take something fairly simple and make it seem like a complex calculus problem. So instead, oversimplify it.
Take your domino and compare it to something much harder. If we can land a man on the moon, I can do___ .” If Arnold Schwarzeneggar can work out 6 hours everyday, I can hit the gym for 30 minutes. Grandpa got up at 4:00am every morning, then I can get up a little earlier to get more done. Elon Musk can work 14 hour days, I can work an extra hour today.
It seems really simple but giving the domino perspective makes it so much easier to accomplish. Take courage from what other people have done. Make it simple and you’ll get it done.
Knock The Domino Over First and Fast
Now that the domino is identified and simplified, get it done first! Hit it hard and fast. If you can knock it over first thing in the morning, the whole day already feels like a success. It creates some massive momentum to knock over all of the other domino’s on the list.
The best part? Even if you don’t knock anything else over, that big domino is on the ground! The day was a success.
Wasn’t that simple? Try it today or tomorrow and see if you sleep better at night!
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How Big Is The Library Of Your Mind?
We are faced with opportunities everyday. But every now and then, we are given the chance of a lifetime.
“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” -Winston Churchill
So how do we prepare for these moments?
Learn From The Greatest Minds
There are experts in every field you can think of. Reading their books on the subject won’t make you an expert but it will give you a lot of general knowledge on the subject. Just being able to talk about a topic and having good insight can make all the difference. Reading should be a daily habit.
A lot of people say that the rich are lucky. The only “luck” that is consistently found among the wealthy is meeting the right people at the right time. Finding the right mentor or business partner. Making those connections is so much easier when you are prepared to talk on many subjects.
How books does an average CEO read per year? 60
How many do you read per year??
Learning Prepares You For Change
It’s no secret that our world is constantly changing. Technology has dramatically change our lives. It will continue to change our lives. What works well today may not tomorrow.
We have to be ready to evolve with the world around us. Learning new things daily will help prepare for that day. Add to the library of your mind daily.
“In times of change learners inherit the earth while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists” -Eric Hoffer
What are you learning today that will help you prepare for that special moment??
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Starting An Online Business?…4 Reasons You Don’t Need To Listen To Anyone
I am sure there are several reasons you could consider us crazy. But the latest reason? My husband dropped out of engineering school to start an online business. When people hear that, we definitely get some odd looks. Not everyone tells us we are crazy, but I usually know when they are thinking it. I am sure some of it is just plain curiosity, wondering why the heck he would choose to drop out of school and start an online business.
We have many reasons for making this choice, and we haven’t regretted the decision one bit. So if you are thinking about making a change, or just doing something out of the norm I hope this post can help you brush off any rude comments or funny “what in the world are you thinking” looks. So here we go…
4 Reasons You Don’t Need To Listen To Anyone
Your Life Is Your Life
First things first. This is your life. You have agency, and can make educated decisions by yourself. This one has often been a challenge for me. I have always wanted approval, and I guess you could say “permission” from others to make decisions. I didn’t want to disappoint anyone or make a wrong choice. As I have slowly started to rely more on myself and on my husband instead of others I have had a better grasp on that agency.
In return I have also gained more confidence. Confidence in making decisions, and being happy with it. Confidence in knowing that it was my (or my husband and I’s) choice. Not anyone elses. And Since someone else didn’t make the choice, I have no one to disappoint. So the main take away here is to just realize that this is YOUR life,and it doesn’t matter what others think as long as YOU are making the choice. So if you want to start an online business go for it or whatever else your heart desires. 🙂
Secret To Happiness
We thought we were happy. We had our plan all figured out. Adam was going to school, so he could get a good job, so he could take care of his family. That is how it is supposed to work, right? Yes… for some. It wasn’t working for us though. Adam was enjoying what he was learning but he didn’t like the idea of working a job. Whoever he worked for would own his time. So we needed a change. He wanted more control over his time and still find joy in his work.
If you are not doing what makes you happy then something needs to change. And if doing something that may not be “acceptable” or “the social norm” makes you happy, then DO IT! Take a look at your values/beliefs. If they are not being meet then that typically leads to frustration and unhappiness. So do what makes you happy. Do what keeps you moving forward everyday. Find it, stick to it, and don’t worry about anyone else.
Best Way To Learn
I always had this vision that my Husband would have a good job. He would go to work and then come home in the evening and play with the kids before dinner and bedtime. Looking back I think what a funny vision that was. Because now he can spend the whole day with them if he wants. He gets to plan his schedule and it is truly wonderful. Since we have taken this path we have learned so much more about ourselves, and our kids. We have become more open minded. We have learned things we never would have learned if we had followed the norm.
It’s important to step out and take some risks. Any time you step out of the box you learn something new. If you are getting out of your comfort zone, taking a new path, or simply making a change you WILL learn. It is okay to try something new. It is okay to take a risk. You can never truly fail. You may not get the outcome you were looking for but you learn a lot from the experience. We have had setbacks with our business but they truly helped us learn how to get the results that we are looking for.
What Do Friends Do
Doing something out of the ordinary will help you quickly realize who your friends are (or whether they should/shouldn’t be your friends). By the comments and looks you receive, you should have a pretty good indication if they support you or think you’re crazy. There is no faster way to have your hopes and dreams crushed then by someone who is pessimistic and a plain o’l Debbie downer. Especially when you think they would support you. Just because they disagree with what you’re doing doesn’t mean they are a bad friend, you just may need to evaluate their knowledge in the subject. You probably wouldn’t take financial advice from someone who is poor. Right?
This is really important to realize. If someone is not going to support your dreams then do not share your dreams with them. (Notice I did not say stay away from them) You can still be friends or family (can’t really help that one) but you do not have to share your ideas and plans with them. On the flip side, there is no faster way to achieving your goals then by having good, uplifting, motivating, optimistic friends. Find people who will support and help you achieve your dreams. It has made all the difference since starting our online business.
Internet Business Opportunities
There are so many things you can do to create your own online business. Here is an article that has 15 different ways to start an online business and another with 5 online business ideas. There are so many ways to build a successful online business. From our experience the most important keys to success has been mentorship and a community of like-minded people. They have become the foundation for “4 Reasons You Don’t Need To Listen To Anyone” and has really made a huge difference in building our online business. If you want to learn more about how we built our online business and how you can get started, register for a “Free Live Broadcast” to learn more.
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Life Clouded With Negativity? Clear Your View and Tell The Right Story
Ever get sick of the news? Its funny how the way a story is presented makes all the difference. The news tends to be full of negativity. Our lives are no different. Each day we choose to explain our life, in a story we tell ourselves. How do we tell that story in a way that will benefit us? It helps to take a look how it all starts and how we can take control of our reaction to every situation.