Staying motivated towards your goals

There is some evidence that it takes us six to eight to form a new habit or to let go of an old one. We need to keep going and stay focussed on our goals for at least that period.

Whether it is utilising a gym membership or that weekly course you started which takes six months to complete, stick to it till that new habit forms. Once the new habit is formed, it won’t feel like such hard work.

To stay motivated in your business and personal goals:
1. Write your goals down.
2. Make sure they are realistic to achieve in the time frame you have set them.
3. Place your goals in a place you can see them – create visibility.
4. Break down your bigger goals into small goals so they are easy to achieve.
5. Celebrate the wins with a little reward when you reach a goal.

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About this Blog

Goal setting is a very powerful tool in business and your personal life. Many of us set goals as New Year’s resolutions. We start off eagerly, determined to do things differently this year. It doesn’t take long before we start to waiver in our resolutions. The motivation is starting to fade and old habits are creeping back in.

 
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