Break Your Goals Down
Break Your Goals Down Into Steps large enough to be
measured
As Neil Armstrong left the space shuttle, he uttered these
words, “One small step for man; one giant leap for
mankind.” If you remember that historic first walk on the
moon’s uppermost layer, you will understand why one small step
at a time is the basic tenet needed to break your goals down
into measurable steps.
Mr. Armstrong didn’t just utter one day, “Well, I think I’ll
walk on the moon next week.” It took years of education;
practice; knowledge, commitment and focus before he was even
able to board a spacecraft, let alone walk on the moon.
The point is everyone finds it difficult to stay focused on a
goal. The topsy-turvy world of self-motivation is evident
everywhere. Lose weight; gain weight. Even the smallest
goal can carry the heaviest weight.
In a way that is accurate and with a positive attitude,
combined with small action steps can make your goals more
achievable. How? You must first know and understand your
goal. Begin with one specific goal, and write it down often. It
doesn’t have to be anything major; start with something simple.
Use construction paper and hang it up everywhere. This is your
first step to focusing on your commitment. Then, break it
down into small steps.
Break Your Goals Down Into Steps<br>
For example: Let’s say you want to begin a diet and exercise
program. Your goal is to lose 50 pounds, and be able to run two
miles a day. It’s August; you indicate a target date of
February. Write it down: 50 pounds; two miles a day;
February. Focus daily on these words. Next, break
it down into even smaller steps. Follow a specific diet
plan; and begin running 10 minutes a day. If in the first
week, you begin to see results – your confidence will build;
and you will become even more motivated to continue.
Keep a journal. In one half of the book record your diet
progress; in the second half of the book record the amount of
running time you’ve achieved. You may not believe it, but when
you write about yourself, you tend not to lie about it.
Read your journal often. Use a red pen to write your diet and
exercise achievements. Even if you consume something you
shouldn’t, don’t worry about it. You’re not perfect; and you
don’t need that kind of pressure. Just keep going. You’re
allowed a mistake every once in a while.
Break Your Goals Down Into Steps<br>
Finally, never give up. You’ve come so far; your confidence is
growing, and you are so close to your goal – stay focused.
Reward yourself every now and then. You deserve it! Don’t
think about the end result, enjoy the journey. If Neil
Armstrong can walk on the moon; you can accomplish anything you
set out to do.
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