There are No Achievements Without Challenges

"It's not what you achieve, it's what you overcome. That's what defines your career success." -Carlton Fisk

Achievements without challenges, sweat, barriers, controversy, and a bit of fear do not have the same sweet sensation of accomplishment. You may know that you are doing well, but you also know that you have the potential to do even better. However, you are unable to push yourself to the next level to achieve the success that you deserve. When you try pushing yourself, you feel a strong resistance that becomes a major hurdle.

We all need to push ourselves and ask others to help push us in our lives and careers to overcome fears, challenges, and obstacles in our way. Only then, the true outcome of your career is satisfaction, engagement, courage, leadership, inspiration, and success.

So, how do you push yourself to reach your goals?

Step out of your comfort zone

A comfort zone is a mental boundary that you create for yourself. Everything within the comfort zone seems familiar and comfortable. Things beyond the comfort zone are unknown and scary.

Most people hesitate to step out of their comfort zone because they feel safe and at ease within it. If you are one of them, remember that by staying in your comfort zone, you are only limiting your potential to grow. You are preventing yourself from changing and improving.

Get out of this safe zone that you have created in your head. It may be difficult to adjust to the new surroundings initially, but it will be worth it. The best way to adapt to this new zone is to attempt new and difficult things. Once you get used to the new things, you will see that you have successfully expanded your comfort zone. Never settle in your comfort zone. Keep pushing the boundaries.

Set small, realistic goals every day

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Set small goals to push yourself to the next level. Having realistic, attainable goals is crucial for attaining success in life. When you set a goal for yourself, you give meaning to your actions. You have a purpose for striving to achieve something higher.

To really push yourself, set a small goal for yourself every day. How do you do that? Just identify the most important thing that you want to achieve that day. Your goal does not need to be work-related. It is okay to work on personal goals too. Evaluate yourself at the end of the day to see how much you have achieved. This will motivate you to push yourself a little more the next day.

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Set deadlines

If you are prone to procrastination, then setting strict deadlines can help you achieve your goals. A deadline can be a great tool to motivate you to deliver high-quality work. It can boost your focus and make you feel more productive.

Don't worry about being overwhelmed by the compulsion of finishing your task within the timeframe. It is this compulsion that will push you to achieve your goals.

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Tap your inner strength

Discovering your inner self is the best way to train your mental, emotional, and physical self. However, not everyone is aware of their inner strengths. That is why they remain untapped most of the time. You spend a lot of time honing your leadership or your communication skills. But nothing can offer what your inner strength can.

To achieve what your mind perceives as impossible, you need a positive frame of mind and an even pace. The combination of the two can help you get by even the roughest times in your life.