Are you going to achieve your goals in 2022 ?

Is 2022 going to be like 2021 where you gave up on your goals in January itself ?

Are your goals for 2022 those that you wanted to achieve in 2021 or recycled goals of earlier years?

Are you going to buy all those “Self development” books which you never read and they add to your SHELF DEVELOPMENT?

Are you going to pay for the yearly Gym membership and then go for only a few weeks?

Are you going to sign up for the DIET PLAN which lasts only till your next pizza or samosa?

If you want to succeed and achieve 2022 goals then here are 9 tips to help you.

According to an article published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 46% of people who make New Year’s resolutions are successful. That means over half of the people who set a goal for the new year will fail!

Surely you would like to be part of those who wish to succeed. Read on and find how you can achieve your goals in 2022

Some common goals are , Exercise more, Lose weight, Quit smoking, Get organised, Learn a new skill or hobby , Save more money ,Spend more time with family and friends, ,Live life to the fullest etc.

What are your goals ? Are they truly yours or nice things to do. To help you achieve your goals here are 9 tips.

1) Focus on your deeper values

The personal beliefs and hopes that deeply matter to you have a key role in sustaining your motivational impetus and keeping you focused. Invest in time to find what truly matters and resonates with your soul.

2) Set “NEW” resolutions

This is preferable to recycling those from 2020 or earlier. If you still want to pursue a resolution from earlier years , try to be more specific in your approach this time.

3) Set specific plans

Setting SMART goals helps , but to implement them you should account for factors such as time, place and people. Specific plans provide the mental cues needed to stick to our goals.

E.g. I will walk for at least 30 minutes in the park with my friend Ram on Tuesday , Thursday and Sat evenings.

It sets a framework that provides plenty of mental cues and strategies on which to follow up. Also, including another person in the plan helps you get an accountability partner and is better than a vague resolution such as:

I’ll go on more walks this year.

4) Reward small gains along the way

Enjoying small progress gains is not only pleasurable, it will also help to motivate you. Sometimes we are very harsh with ourselves and never give ourselves credit for making progress.

5) Set Goals you want to pursue, rather than those you think you should

Research consistently shows pursuing freely chosen goals that are internally motivated enhances well-being.

Meanwhile, goals that are externally motivated are associated with psychological distress and are less likely to be achieved.

Examples of external motivation include doing something because the situation demands it, because it might please someone else, or to avoid shame or guilt that may arise if it isn’t done.

6) Be fixed on goal but be flexible on how to get there

If your resolution isn’t working for you, reset it or adjust it to make it more meaningful and/or achievable. You know what works best for you . Be fixed on your goal as far as you can but be flexible in your approach to get there .If a method does not work , think of what else will help you achieve your goal.

7) Be realistic and break your goals to smaller milestones

The more realistic your resolution is, the more achievable it will be and the less likely you are to set yourself up for failure. Yes goals that stretch you are great , but also require great commitment. Are you ready for the sacrifice ? Are you motivated enough ? Sometimes a goal looks too large or difficult to achieve. Break a larger goal into smaller goals or steps to be achieved. When you build the confidence by achieving smaller milestones you get motivated

8) Learn from past failures

Instead of engaging in self-criticism and negative self-evaluation, a positive attitude towards failed resolutions can help you do better next time. Be honest with yourself and evaluate what you could have done to make it happen

9) Get a Coach

No I am not referring to just anyone who thinks it’s fashionable to call themselves a coach .I am referring to a trained and certified coach who is much more than an accountability partner. A coach who has been trained to understand and uncover what your true motivations are and is able to keep you on your path.

If you are serious about achieving your goals in 2022, book a free discovery call on https://calendly.com/mindfulmudit/30min