2015 is going to be the best year yet.
However to achieve big goals and set into motion your dreams means you have to make sacrifices and choices.
Josh and I have to make some big changes in the next few months, and it made me realize I need to make a bigger plan.
I wanted to pass along some tips I've learned and been taught throughout the years to hopefully help you gear up for your best 2015!
1) Create a list of Goals and plans to achieve it.
I went to this seminar with my old work that showcased celebrities and inspirational speeches. Overall it was all right but one gentleman, an investor, stuck out to me.
He discussed how when you want to achieve your goal that like any skill you need to work at it.
Make the goal then make monthly, weekly and daily goals beneath it.
For example let's say you want to write a novel. The ultimate goal is to finish the novel. Let's say the monthly goal is to finish a chapter. The weekly goal is to write 10 pages and the daily goal is to write/work on the plot.
By breaking down your ultimate goal into smaller (and obtainable) goals, to feels easier to achieve.
2) Create a budget
No matter your goals, having a budget will help you keep on track (in turn, your goal may be financially involved).
I am working on a separate blog to discuss further regarding how to set up a budget. Once a budget us established, stick to it.
3) Share your plans and goals
Share your plans with close friends and family. Accountability will help keep you in line and on track to follow through.
If you're not comfortable sharing certain plans and goals with family and friends, join a support group to help you stay accountable. There are many options through websites such as meetup.com, Facebook, reddit and many others!
4 ) Be Realistic
You know yourself better than anyone else.
When making your plans and goals, don't set yourself up for failure by saying you'll lose 100 lbs in three months. Unless you had a weight loss surgery and are bigger, a goal like that is just not realistic and only sets you up for failure.
Look hard at your life, schedule and needs. You will need to make changes and adjustments to help achieve the goals you set for yourself, but it's also about recognizing what works for you and what does not.
5) Forgive!
Remember that you will slip up. Maybe you over spent on that last shopping trip. Or you gained a few pounds back.
Forgiveness is key in all success stories.
We learn our biggest lessons through mistakes. Dust yourself off and get back on track.
6) CELEBRATE!
When you hit your goals ... big or small ... don't be ashamed to celebrate. Whether it's just shouting it from the rooftop that you lost 5 lbs, or rewarding yourself with a new pair of shoes cause you finally finished a mile without stopping - you have to remember to congratulate yourself on sticking it out.
Just don't reward yourself with items that will set you back. For example, if your goal was to save a thousand dollars and you celebrate half way through ... it may not be wise to go on a shopping spree. Meet half way by going to Value Village and popping some tags ;-)
There are so many more tips and points I could share, but I feel these six are the most important and will really get you on your way.
Remember - the only thing standing in your way is you! Don't let your fears and insecurities be the reason why you don't try to fulfill your dreams.
Sometimes we're forced to make changes for the better (Doctor, Bills, Etc). Other times we need to make changes so we can spread our wings and fly.
Listen to your inner voice, set a goal and write a plan.
Make 2015 be your best year yet ♡
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