3 Tips on Setting Life-Changing Goals
/Do you have trouble figuring out how to stay focused & stick to your goals? Then you’re in the right place! When I first set goals, I used to find it so hard to stay motivated and stick to my goals. I was always changing them and could never figure out how. Below I go through all I’ve learned on how to stay focused & stick to your goals. These simple tips can have been super helpful in helping me set better goals for myself and create a better life in the meantime.
Creating Goals
Staying focused on goals and priorities has a lot to do with HOW we set those goals and priorities. For a long time, I tried to figure out how to stay focused on my goals. I felt like I was always struggling to stay motivated and always jumping from one goal idea to another. It took me a lot of hard life lessons that changed my perspective for me to see that it was how I was setting the goals that were making me struggle.
When we set goals we tend to decide on something material like a number or an item we want because we think it will bring us happiness. When really want what we want is much simple than that and can be achieved a lot sooner than we think. For example, I was always trying to start my own business. I failed so many times because I’d start something and be miserable. This was really confusing because I’d think but this is what I wanted.
The problem was I focused on what I wanted instead of how I wanted to feel first. When I start down and tried to figure out how to stay focused on my goals and how to stick to my goals I realized I needed to choose things that were going to give me the feelings I was looking for. Although I thought starting a business was always the answer, I finally understood what I really wanted to feel was free. I wanted work that I would love doing but also the freedom and flexibility it would give me. Luckily I realized early on that a small business can be the opposite of that! When I thought more about freedom and flexibility I set a goal to start my own app. So many responsibilities came with this choice however the freedom and flexibility are there. Since then, I’ve had no issues staying focused on this goal because it’s a goal that reflects how I want to feel.
So when if you’re struggling to stay focused on your goal and can’t seem to avoid distractions, take a look at the actual goal and see whether it’s bringing you the feelings you really want.
Find A Supported Environment
Our environment plays a big role in how to stay focused and stick to our goals. It’s easy to get distracted when our environment isn’t supporting us. Whether it’s family telling us to follow a certain career path, a difficult set of friends, or a partner that doesn’t believe in us, this all plays a part in how we focus on our goals and if we achieve them.
When we have supportive friends, families, and relationships it encourages us to keep going. They can motivate us to push forward when we feel like giving up.
Surround yourself with friends and family that believe in you. If you struggle to do this, then jump online and find a supportive community. I’ve found a lot of inspiration from people who have achieved amazing things with their apps. Their stories have motivated me.
Find stories of people who are doing what you want to be doing and use that to help you stay focused on your goals.
Listen To Motivational Content
Now, this is something I practice often when it comes to how to stay focused on my goals. It’s so easy to get distracted by doubt, bad days, or other people's opinions. There are some days when we get up and we just don’t want to get started because we have zero motivation.
When I want to remember that I can stay focused on my goals and achieve them I love listening to or watching motivational content. There’s nothing like jumping on the treadmill and listening to good speech or podcast episodes to get me in the mood to write or podcast myself. Here is a video of one of my many favorite authors Caroline Myss. and my Manifestation Meditation ton my Kamala Ingrid App. to help design the life you desire.
Choices that can Change your Life | Caroline Myss | TEDxFindhornSalon