What are some effective ways to maintain momentum towards your personal goals?

Here’s what works for me. I break every big goal into smaller steps. Actionable steps I can take every day. And then focus on small gains one at a time. One thing daily. No more. I then aim to sustain that momentum for at least 30 days but I focus on daily actions. I’ve used this process to write daily for least 6 months now. Key takeaway: make your daily action too small to fail. Daily win becomes your momentum. Progress becomes inevitable.

Consider who you want to become by achieving your goal or dream. Often, understanding this is even more important than reaching the desired outcome. If you can envision the type of person you want to become, you can start living in alignment with that vision right away. In doing so, you bring your future closer, quicker.

As a coach, I spent time building the toolbox that 'gets me there.' I also noticed with curiosity that when I am going through a dark tunnel of confusion, loneliness and despair, trying to apply these tools without paying attention to what is going on deeply within me, takes me into a downward spiral. It is some kind of mental quicksand - the more I move the more stuck I feel. The practice of self-care when I bear witness (with a compassionate presence) to what is emerging and trust that emergence always guides me back to my authentic calling. It is okay to feel stuck, it is okay to take a moment and experience a sense of being lost. These states will uncover what matters. Moments like these bring humility and humbleness to my character.

Manter o ímpeto em dire??o aos objetivos pessoais realmente n?o é fácil. Existem injun??es da realidade que por vezes nos levam a mudar a dire??o ou a fazer um caminho mais longo ou demorado e até a mudar os objetivos por perceber que perderam o sentido. O importante é se conhecer melhor e ter a sensibilidade para se reorganizar e rever os objetivos com senso de realidade e vontade de evoluir. Corrigir o rumo quando necessário e manter os princípios e valores que dirigem os objetivos desejados

Según mi propia experiencia, una forma efectiva de mantener el impulso para alcanzar tus metas personales es conseguir alinear tres dimensiones: el pensar, el sentir y el hacer. Cuando logras hacerlo, se genera una energía capaz de mantenerte en movimiento hacia los objetivos más desafiantes.

SMART goals are one way of looking at it, but you might want to consider DUMB goals as an alternative. This approach was popularized by Brendon Burchard and stands for: ??Dream driven ??Uplifting ??Measurable ??Behavioral driven I’ve had success with both methods. Generally, SMART works better for goals with shorter timeframes and DUMB for the longer term. The biggest thing is to have a framework to guide you through the process of hashing out what you really want, while defining some parameters to guide your action.

Embracing SMART goals has been transformative, providing clarity and direction to my aspirations. Being specific eliminates ambiguity, while measurable criteria allow for tracking progress. Achievable goals ensure realism, and relevance ensures alignment with my values. Adding a time-bound element introduces urgency, maintaining focus and momentum. This structured approach turns vague dreams into attainable targets, making the journey towards achievement clear and motivated.

SMART goals are perfect for keeping you on track and measuring success because they are rigid. But if you need more flexibility or are in an agile/fast-changing environment, the CLEAR framework may be more helpful. CLEAR objectives are evaluated this way: *Collaborative: Your goals encourage teamwork *Limited: They are limited in scope and duration *Emotional: They inspire and motivate your team *Appreciable: They are broken down into smaller micro-objectives *Refinable: They can be redefined as needed

I use and teach the SMART model to my clients and when sharing with youth. It is a helpful tool. Remember, every goal you want to accomplish, you must make it smart by applying the smart method. You can document each goal and each category in your journal, laptop or other supporting device. Here's an example of a SMART goal at work... Goal #1 - I would like to lose 20 pounds in 6 months. I will be able to measure, because I will see the numbers of the scale going down, I will notice that my clothing is fitting looser, persons are telling me they are seeing changes in my weight. I have done this before when I was heavier and can do it again and better with the knowledge gained from a previous experience. I feel better and healthier.

SMART goals are essentials to keep the positive attitude but also be thankful for simple things that can arise during the process.

I refer to this as Vitamin W! In my coaching, I faithfully ask those I work with to identify their wins and points of progress at the beginning of our session. These wins can be big or small. They just need to be surfaced and recognized. It’s a game changing habit to develop and automate. Here are three reasons to add Vitamin W to your daily regimen… ??Boosted motivation & confidence: Reinforces the belief in your abilities and fuels a cycle of self-inspiration. ??Heightened focus & productivity: Helps you gain a clearer perspective on your progress towards dreams. ??Nurtured gratitude & resilience: Cultivates a sense of gratitude for your journey - fostering a resilient mindset.

Celebrate your wins, both big and small. And just as importantly, celebrate your FAILS. The failures come when we're truly stretching ourselves or we're trying something new to reach our goals. It's in the failings that we're able to see what we want, what's holding us back and how we might adapt to get there

Celebrating after completing a project milestone is important. If you don’t celebrate, it can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel, endlessly trudging, never relaxing. I also find that celebrating wins can be a sort of palate cleanser. It helps us clear our old thought patterns and invite in new ones. I celebrate the completion of some of my writing projects by engaging in non-writing creative projects - making video clips, drawing, baking, etc. Using different parts of my brain — the parts that don’t deal with language — helps me reset. When I return to words, it’s in a new and rejuvenated way.

I am all for celebrating wins! Your belief in yourself, your time, talent, energy and effort was put to good use. You are better for it, have learned much more and grown from the experience. I always document my wins, whether it is in my journal monthly or sharing on my personal and professional networks.

Totalmente de acuerdo. Celebrar cada logro, por peque?o que sea, y mantener una actitud de gratitud son elementos clave para consolidar tus avances y convertirlos en hábitos. Esta forma de reforzar tu progreso te ayudará a mantener la motivación y la constancia en el camino hacia tu meta. ?Sigue adelante con esa mentalidad positiva y enfocada en el avance continuo!

Growth doesn’t happen by sitting still. It requires action. And, action requires not waiting for perfect conditions to get started. As a result, challenges and obstacles are inevitable. What’s worked for me is viewing everything I do as an experiment. This framing takes the pressure off, while naturally making learning a part of the equation.

1. Facing challenges makes us emotional (frustrated, angry, sad, etc.) - emotions are natural, but exhausting. Learning how to master one's emotions is crucial for success in life. 2. Recognizing your emotions is the first step in mastering them. Take time to reflect on your feelings, and identify them accurately. 3. Develop Emotional Intelligence. EI starts with being consciously aware of your own emotions and understanding the emotions of others. 4. Developing a growth mindset can help you manage emotions more effectively. This means believing that you can learn and grow from challenges, rather than being defeated by them. 5. Practice mindfulness and meditation to help you stay present and centered, even in challenging situations.

You grow through what you go through! We have all seen examples and heard stories of individuals who have overcome their challenges. It wasn't easy, however the process of doing and learning from is invaluable. It builds character, discipline and tenacity. Challenges shape you in many ways especially when you are open to the process of discomfort, learning and evolving. I would encourage you to connect and learn from persons who are comfortable sharing about their challenges and how they rose above them. This helps to keep you encourage and humble.

Y recuerda: NO exite tal cosa como fracaso solo existen diferentes resultados. Esta es una perspectiva muy positiva y valiosa. Al adoptar esta mentalidad, cada resultado, sea considerado positivo o no, se convierte en una oportunidad para aprender y crecer. En lugar de ver los contratiempos como fracasos, se pueden interpretar como pasos hacia el éxito, proporcionando lecciones y experiencias que te acercan a tus metas. Esta mentalidad te permite mantener la determinación y continuar avanzando, independientemente de los resultados inmediatos. ?Sigue adelante con esa actitud constructiva!

C'est très important de reconna?tre ses faiblesses et ses défauts. Personne n'est omniscient, mais tout peut s'apprendre. Identifier les compétences que l'on ne ma?trise pas est une très bonne chose. Cela nous permet de commencer à nous former ou bien, encore mieux, demander de l'aide à quelqu'un qui sait ! Demander de l'aide n'est pas une faiblesse, c'est une grande force. Cela démontre une maturité et un capacité à aller vers les autres pour atteindre de grands objectifs. Dites-vous qu'il y a forcément quelqu'un qui sait mieux que vous dans le monde, rester humble et ouvert d'esprit.

I think of a fantastic coach as the championship-level caddy for the professional golfer. They are invaluable - club selection, wind conditions, encouragement, reading the big putt, breaking the tension, asking a probing question to help a decision. However, the golfer ultimately needs to take the shots towards their goals and dreams. I believe everyone can benefit from a coach or caddy in their life.

A coach is a partner in your journey. There are invested in your wins and overcoming your challenges. The best thing is that coaches do NOT give you the answers. They are there to help you discover YOUR answers. Coaches are a terrific asset! Along with a coach, you do need to evaluate the support system around you. They need to build you up, encourage you and challenge you. Having " yes people" does not propel you forward.

Accountability buddies are fantastic! It's like having a really lovely boss who cares about you making progress. Even telling a buddy that you want to achieve a goal or to take an action, can really make a difference in your motivation to do it. If you haven't thought about getting an accountability buddy before, the next time you need a kick up the bum, or you really need to do a thing - pick a buddy and get them to check in on you! People who commit to a goal (like attending fitness classes regularly) with another person, are 65% more likely to achieve it. That number jumps to 95% if you commit to regular meetings!

Today I can say that every person that needs to achieve challenging goals will need a team of professionals or coaches to help them. but there is something that is really powerful and needs to be explore by yourself and that is intuition.

There is immense value in finding space and time for un-biased exploration of how we show up in the world. It takes courage and vulnerability to say to yourself, "I want to be better and I want someone to journey with me to not just point out my blindspots but to genuinely celebrate my wins." A quote from Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love, speaks about the innate fear we all have, "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?"

It can be hard to picture the view when we are climbing. It can also be hard to keep our eyes on our goals when we are going through the hardest climb. Keeping your goals in conscious thought, writing them down regularly is a good way to always see your goals! Reviewing your goals helps you to create a “Stop-Doing” list – which is just as simple as it sounds. It’s a list of activities or behaviors that you no longer wish to do. Having this kind of list will help you focus your tasks on what you do want to achieve! When things get tough go back and review your goals! Keep going and don’t ever give up!

You know where you start but you don't know where is going to take you. Pivoting should be part of the process, observe the circumstances, options, assets that you have and take the decision that will produce more for you and your business. Just pay attention to the people that accomplished similar things. Be aware that your mind, soul and spirit needs to be committed to your goals.

Personally, it helped me a lot to slow myself down and re-evaluate whether the goal I'm reaching for is still the same when I started. More often than not, I found myself getting sidetracked by things that aren't aligned with my goal. So taking a step back helps to reset and work on my real goals.

Stay motivated consistently by understanding your deeper purpose. Ask yourself why you're doing what you're doing, and then ask "why" again. Continue this self-inquiry to truly connect with your motivation. Additionally, consider the "so what" aspect – what happens when you achieve your goals? This clarity will sustain your drive even on tough days. Another effective tip is to celebrate small wins. Acknowledge every effort and achievement, jot them down(on colourful post-it notes) add them to a glass jar, creating a visual record. Watch them build! This positive feedback loop will boost your motivation, ensuring you stay on track, especially during challenging times. Our brain loves those dopamine hits :)

Your mindset and attitude matters when it comes to accomplishing your goals well. It is very easy to say you have a goal and you want it badly, however it comes down to doing the work daily and committing to the completing the goal. Everyday you hear it from so many people, yet weeks, months and sometimes years would go by and very little has changed and the goals have still not been accomplished. Why is that? Why do we talk better and more than we take action and bring our goals to reality? Is it that we are sacred of failing, scared of succeeding or simply afraid of the unknown? You are encouraged to make things happen. Work harder on yourself holistically and your goals will come to fruition. You will be excited to keep going!

It is important to understand our motivation(s) behind the goal we set for ourselves. If an intrinsic motivation is found & understood, then the goal holds a deeper value for us … and working towards this goal becomes more meaningful. An intrinsic motivation acts as a compass, helping us course-correct if & when we lose our path (and go in a direction away from the goal). In this case our motivation, our thoughts, and our actions are all aligned. This often results in ‘best-effort’ from us. However, if an intrinsic motivation is not found / understood … then we must ask ourselves: Why am I setting this goal? This will help in attaching a deeper value to goal achievement … this deeper value in turn will provide the required motivation.

Keep moving forwards no matter how small. Try to create a daily habit that allows you to move towards your goal a little each day. For example, I had a pile of books I'd been planning to read (for ages!) but could never find the time. I started to read at least x2 pages of a book each time I made a coffee, and over time and daily practice I was able to work my way through all of them. Sometimes it's lots of small steps forward towards personal goals, not huge leaps.

One thing that I've found helpful for myself and with my clients is identifying key values that you live by and how that goal connects to those values. The values connected to the goal provides a resonant purpose to achieve that goal. For example, 3 key values of mine are Connection, Authenticity and Playfulness. When I set a goal of wanting to create a community for working moms, in all my plans I will check back if they answer to any of, if not all, these 3 values. When the plans or goals are connected to my values/ who I am as a person, it automatically has meaning and purpose.