|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you have always been procrastinating on how to get started or going with your goals, try this interesting method. Write a blog.
"What? You are asking me to publicly declare my goals?" Before you start thinking that this is another fruitless suggestion, would it convince you if we are to tell you that famous professional life coaches such as Anthony Robbins actually encourage people "to make commitments to others who hold them to a higher standard" about their goals?
When you make public announcements to people you trust about your goals, the tendency is, you will do whatever it takes to achieve your wildest dreams so as not to disappoint them. You will be less likely to stray from your bottom-line.
"Alright, I am convinced of the benefits of announcing my goals. But why must I have a blog?" A blog gives you more advantages than what a verbal announcement can provide. It helps you to
(1) Expand the No. of People You Are Committed To
Imagine declaring your goals to the entire internet community! Being online and available 24 by 7, almost anyone who have access to your blog url would be able to share your joys and frustrations in the pursuit of your dreams. Even your loved ones working or studying overseas would be able to know your progress through the internet. Surely you would not want to let them down by procrastinating on your goal tasks?
(2) Focus and Review Your Goals
As you write about your goal progress in the blog, you are actually focusing and reviewing the targets and methods in your goal plan. Say for example, your goal is to lose 20 pounds in 6 months. After sticking to a non-fat diet for 3 months, you find that your weight loss remained stagnant upon reviewing your past blog records. At this time, it may be appropriate for you to change your approach towards achieving your goal. You may want to add some exercise into your goal tasks, or change the timeline of your target. Sometimes, if you allow readers to add comments or suggestions to your blog, you might also receive an interesting tip or two from your friends or the public who have "been there, done that".
(3) Obtain Constant Visualization of Success
By consistently visualizing that you are living your dreams, it is easier to encourage yourself to achieve much more with your goal. A blog provides that kind of opportunity for this consistent reflection. If you write your blog on a weekly or even daily basis, you are constantly reminding yourself of the potential success that you can achieve should you religiously work on the goals tasks in the action plan.
(4) Get a Constant Stream of Motivation
Most people derive a lot of satisfaction and momentum once they have realized that they have made a lot of progress in their goal endeavours. It will be exhilarating to know how close you are to achieving your goals. Is not it? If you have a blog, you can easily check your status just by reviewing your past records. While checking, you may also come across a few words of encouragement left by your friends or the public on your blog. It is just like running a marathon race, with people constantly cheering you on the sides. Eventually you will be able to run pass the finishing line!
Start a blog today and write towards your goal success. You will be amazed at its results! See you at the finishing line.
About the Author
Ellesse Chow is the creator of Goal Setting College , a website that provides a 4 part Goal Setting Tutorial, other related articles & resources. Subscribe to Goal Setting College's newsletter and get inspired by people who achieved their financial, personal goals today!
I wonder if anyone really reads long stuff from Ezines... Read More
Why is goal setting important? Because without goals you don't... Read More
Ever notice when you start a new hobby or fall... Read More
Why is it that some goals have a fire and... Read More
Many people ask me how they can be more successful.The... Read More
Everybody has a dream. A fantasy, if you like. Usually... Read More
I was at work one day, calling on a customer... Read More
"Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration." - Chinese... Read More
Goal setting seems to be one of the most misundertood,... Read More
All too often good-intentioned people set forth goals designed to... Read More
This may sound like a strange question, but are you... Read More
Making sure our goals are properly aligned with our passions... Read More
The vast majority of us learn very early on that... Read More
Have you set goals, personal or business, and failed to... Read More
Do you like your life the way it is? Would... Read More
In this article, I will be sharing with you the... Read More
The Hasidic master, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach taught that on Passover... Read More
Watching the Olympics last week really amazed me. The feats... Read More
This week's article assumes that you have chosen a goal,... Read More
In Part 1 I started the discussion on what to... Read More
Keep Your Goals Fresh In Your Mind - Most of... Read More
"Life is not easy for any of us. We must... Read More
We are moving rapidly through 2005, and you'll find previously... Read More
At this point in time you have an opportunity to... Read More
Nothing stops us. Well, almost nothing. Although we do live... Read More
What's your dream? Want to give your vision a jumpstart?... Read More
Are you having trouble achieving your goals, or getting through... Read More
"Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual... Read More
Why is goal setting important? Because without goals you don't... Read More
Why is it when you set goals for yourself most... Read More
Do you think your life is passing you by and... Read More
Jules Asner, the current cohost of E! News Daily, along... Read More
In fact, this very type font I am using is... Read More
Are you feeling motivated to set some strong goals for... Read More
"..... there is no final goal. There is always further... Read More
Many people envy academics who take sabbaticals. What they don't... Read More
Everyone ? particularly business coaches like me - talks about... Read More
Whatever you want in life, you have far more chance... Read More
Some of my clients have come to me feeling like... Read More
The first step to success, of course, is to set... Read More
If you are anything like me, the end of the... Read More
It's been said that everyone has goals, whether we know... Read More
I love the internet. I mean, anything at all you... Read More
So many people struggle with the issue of time management."There's... Read More
Do you want to get better results from daily exercises... Read More
Someone has said that the greatest cause of ulcers is... Read More
We are moving rapidly through 2005, and you'll find previously... Read More
Most marathons provide more than their fair share of heroes... Read More
Why is it that some goals have a fire and... Read More
What are your dreams?Are you in a place in your... Read More
Goal Setting |