As we begin to approach the Spring season, we reflect on our New Year's resolutions and our personal goals for the 2023 year. That being said, there are most likely several goals sitting in the back of your mind that you had set out to achieve at the beginning of the new year when it felt like you had forever. However, do not worry! It can be quite difficult to set aside time for goals that may not be your #1 priority. Below I have shared 3 tips that will be a game changer in helping you attain the goals that you wish to achieve.
TIP #1 MAKE YOUR GOALS MEASURABLE
Surprisingly, many people set goals without having an exact measure to determine when their goal is accomplished or not. For example, at the beginning of the year you always hear everyone saying they plan to go to the gym more. But what does more mean? Does that mean going 3 times a week as opposed to none? Being specific with the goal that you want to accomplish helps you stay accountable and on track.
TIP #2 SET CHECKPOINTS TO REACH ALONG THE WAY
Sometimes the goal you want to reach can seem far from reach. Setting checkpoints for yourself can make the process feel faster and more progressive. For example, if your goal is to learn how to cook 4 new healthy recipes within 2 weeks, try breaking it down. Set Mondays and Wednesdays as designated nights to try out your new recipes. This way, you have time to shop on the weekends for the possibly new ingredients needed, as well as more structure to help you along the way!
TIP #3 MARK A DATE TO REACH YOUR GOALS
Procrastination can be our greatest enemy at times. This often hinders us from achieving our goals when we say “Oh I’ll start that later”. In that moment, it is critical to ask yourself what is holding you back from taking those first steps? Take back control and mark a date on your calendar for when you want to begin working towards your goal, and when you want to have accomplished it by. If you desire, you can take it one step further by setting dates for when you want to accomplish any checkpoints to reach your goal too. Setting a date not only helps you stay organized, but also holds you accountable.