Often we find ourselves going on very different tracks from where we envision our ‘dream’ future. What do you do when you hit that point, when everything feels just so far away? Here is a small guide that we find really helps our clients:
– PLAN: Where do you want to be….and by WHEN? Giving a date deadline is one of the most effective ways of getting you butt into gear and forcing yourself to act.
– IMPLEMENT A ROUTINE: Often parts of our BIG dreams are daily habits (in my case: fitness, yoga, eating, saving, etc.). These things need a build-up of small daily decisions that compound over time. By making these small decisions over and over each day, your will and ability are strengthened and, over time, you simply don’t even think about them being an option anymore as they are simply habits.
– REALISE HOW YOU ARE PROGRESSING: Being conscious of your path is crucial in self-development, as you can identify the areas in which you are making great progress, and the areas that you need to re-align and evaluate. Closing your eyes and hoping for the best will never get you to your dream life.
– KEEP AIMING HIGHER: Once you have achieved your goal, keep pushing yourself to do more. The most damaging thing for a person is to stop the habit of evolution. Growth is progress and allows you to enjoy this time on earth we have so much more.
– ENJOY THE PROCESS: We see a lot of people saying “I will be happy when…” Whilst achieving goals is a huge step and is worthy of being celebrated, if you are refusing to be happy until that change is made, it is unlikely to last very long. This is why it is important to enjoy the process. You will spend most of your life in the process of reaching goals, so prioritise your enjoyment and happiness in the progression, rather than only in the actual attainment moment.
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