Are you setting big goals?
Big goals are good things
to have. There’s nothing wrong with
being ambitious. What if you’ve made a
goal so big that you’re having a hard time motivating yourself to get started
and/or keep going?
Perhaps everything was
going well for a few weeks, but then your motivation started to slip. And with
it, bad habits started creeping back up.
What you need is a fresh
boost of motivation.
I have just the thing for
you. Think of it as a motivational hack. It’s all about setting mini-goals that
you can reach quickly.
Here’s what will happen
when you reach each mini-goal along the way.
1. It Makes You Feel Successful
It feels good when you
reach a goal, doesn’t it? It’s an internal positive reinforcement. You cheer
yourself on and get all pumped up. Why not take advantage of that great feeling
of success throughout your journey to reach your big goal. Set those mini-goals
and celebrate reaching each milestone.
If you’re working on
losing quite a bit of weight, you may want to set mini goals of losing 5
pounds. Celebrate each time you reach that next mini goal and bask in your
success. Use the motivation to tackle those next few pounds.
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2. It Shows You That You Are Making Progress
Reaching each mini-goal
also means you’re a step closer to your end goal. You’re making actual,
measurable progress. It’s easy to lose sight of that when you’re dealing with a
bigger task or a large number. Those mini-goals are visual proof that you’re
moving in the right direction.
If you’re quitting
smoking, for example, checking off each day without a cigarette can be very
motivating. But as you reach Day 43, it doesn’t seem very different from
reaching Day 34. Set weekly and later monthly goals along the way to make sure
you continue to see progress.
3. It Gives You A Boost Of Confidence
Seeing that success and
progress gives you a big boost of confidence. And rightfully so. You’re putting
in the work and you are seeing the results. You should be proud. Put that
confidence to good use. You’ve got this.
Don’t be afraid to share
your success with loved ones. Getting praise for reaching each mini-goal can
boost your confidence even further. And don’t forget to give yourself a big pat
on the back as well.
All three factors combine
to give you enough of a motivational boost to keep going. Give it a try and see
if setting mini-goals works for you.
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