Where do people struggle the most when it comes to life goals? I’ve asked this question multiple times and the answer almost always points to “staying focused” to accomplish the goals.
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There are numerous articles talking about how to create SMART goals. But these articles forget the most important part of the goals achievement. So, what seems to be the problem hindering goals achievement?
Life is unpredictable! Knowing this, why don’t you spend it working on your life goals? Sometimes, we plan and plan but lack the willpower to act on those plans.
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At this instant, I am writing this article as I am sitting at Chicago O’Hare airport waiting for my connecting flight, which has been delayed for 4 hours. Was it my plan to remain at the airport for 4 hours? Probably not; it wasn’t in my thought that this would happen.
Even though, I had planned for this trip weeks ago and had booked the early flight to make it to my destination early; things didn’t go that way. I even had prepared for afternoon meetings. Now, I am sitting here waiting for 4 hours while others are waiting for me in the meeting room.
Success doesn’t magically happen; one must have an open mind and the willingness to develop and explore different ways of doing things. Undeniably, it requires self-determination and a thoughtful plan.
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Have you ever wondered why others are successful while you are not? Of course, each one of us has a dream of becoming successful. Unfortunately, we fail to recognize the effort it takes to become successful.
I had the mindset that college was my only way to achieving excellence. Don’t understand me wrong, college opens lots of doors to success. Apart from college; there are numerous ways you can use to teach yourself.
You’ve worked for the same company in the same position for many years hoping for a promotion but couldn’t get one. To make matter worse, your manager has promoted those who came after you.
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Then you ask yourself, “What have I done wrong?” The answer is simple, “You’ve done nothing wrong.” All what you needed is to take some few steps to win your promotion.
A good number of us will not get the promotion we’ve been hoping to get. We aren’t taking the right steps to win it. In my career, I’ve learned that we can only get what we want if we prepare for it.
Do you frequently find yourself off track from completing your tasks? Have you ever failed to keep up winning with a daily routine?
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How many times have you setup a goal and ended up quitting before you completed it? If so, this post is for you. It will give you strategies that may help you to start winning.
Setting attainable goals requires some techniques. Above all, it is possible to learn these techniques. Here are some of them that may help to set, execute, and complete your goals.
One of the common reasons for relationship failure is the lack of effective communication. Work on your communication skills to build a long lasting relationship.
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Blaming your partner for lack of understanding is easy. Arguably, we pass the blame even though it is our mistake to deliver the message. This action may contribute significantly to poor communication and the relationship collapse.
When my wife and I got married, we could not understand each other the way we do now. I used to blame her for not comprehending my message. Instead, I came to realize that I was not delivering my message right.
Most of us struggle when it comes to trying to become a better morning person. It can be achieved but requires some discipline.
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Before you become a morning person, think about its benefits for you. As a morning person, you may gain more hours than others who wake up a little later.
What do most successful people have in common? They have a habit of waking up before everyone else. When you wake up early, you are free of your daily activities, therefore; could perform at your highest energy level.
Soccer is a game that can teach you tough life lessons. Even though the critics say it is not a tough game; it is physical and requires all players contribution.
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Just imagine working out at a gym for 90 minutes; how would your body feel after that? Okay, soccer is not 90 minutes non-stop; there is a 15 minutes break between the two 45 minutes halves.
Playing this game has taught me some life lessons that I wouldn’t have typically learned. I’ve learned that good team members understand and have each other’s backs. They work together to complete each other.
When can you be sure that you have full control of your life? Imagine waking up in the morning, go to work, do tons of activities, and come home at the end of the day feeling you’ve accomplished nothing.
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If you’ve experienced this feeling, know that something needs to be done about it. I used to swing it at work; starting my day with emails once I power my laptop on. After reading a couple of emails, I got lost replaying to those emails senders or working on their agendas.
Some days, I got none of my tasks completed! To make matter worse, I thought I was not working hard enough to get my tasks completed. I started to work harder than before. After some years, I came to realize that I was doing it all wrong.
If asked today, everyone will answer that they want to be a better version of themselves. What we forgot is that we must take bold actions to become that better person we want to be.
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So what do you need to do to become a better person? The answer to this question varies depending on circumstances. Based on where you are in life, you may answer this question differently.
A good number of people may need a lot of work and some may need small tweaks. It may involve pieces of training, going to workshops or having a personal development coach. It all goes back to where you are in your life.
