7 Habits and Tools That Will Help You to Achieve Your Goals
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by Carey-Lee Dixon
To be successful, you should adopt some habits and practices that will ensure you achieve your goals. There are many basic habits that you could start bringing into your life that will assist you in making progress quickly. Concentrate on these practices, and you can transform your life into a successful one.
1. Set Goals
A life without goals is a life without purpose. The first thing you should do is set your goals on a daily basis but before that you should have a long-term goal. When you are setting your goals, you should write them down and keep a journal that will help you to keep track of your whole goals and progress.
When you are writing about your achievements, you will feel happy, more confident and it will increase your intelligence. However, if you do not set goals, then you’re like a ship lost at sea with no control. Checking in at different intervals to identify what is working and what isn't is a great way to help you to identify limiting mindsets and habits that may be holding you back. The Daily Greatness Journal and Practical Guide is a useful resource that helps you to consciously create your days with 8 daily steps that will set your foundation for greatness.
“A life without goals is a life without purpose. ”
Also, setting goals and having someone who will hold you accountable is a plus, mastermind groups are perfect for helping you stay on track.
Quick Tip: James Clear shared, "Commit to a process, not a goal." Also, check out Micheal Hyatt super simple way to set and track your goals using Evernote.
Tools: Evernote, Daily Greatness Journal, My Taught You Journal
2. Connect With and Hangout with Smarter People
It is recommended that you should have interaction with people that are smarter and more experienced than you. Doing so will ensure that you learn from them and willingness to learn is the practice that will help you to achieve your goals.
We are aware of the power of networking and creating meaningful relationships. And with the power of social media, you have the opportunity to make connections with almost anyone from anywhere.
The benefits of making 'virtual friends' are many, and the possibilities of creating meaningful and lifelong relationships are immense. Social media is a great resource to reach out to a possible partner for your next venture. But making meaningful social media connections takes a little effort. It's more than clicking 'follow' or 'add as friend' - it's taking it a step further in a new and exciting way. For instance, maybe you have someone in mind you admire and who would love to work with, reach out to them.
“Sometimes sending someone a message letting them know who you are, why you admire their work and what you can bring to the table, will set you apart from others.”
Social media may provide us more ways we can connect - but it's how you do things - and once you have mastered how to use it to your advantage then, probably it will lead you to opportunities, you have never imagined.
Quick Tip: Create a list of persons you would like to connect with and why will make the process of reaching out easier. Also, Never Eat Alone provides specific advice on handling rejection, mastering networking and cultivating relationships to achieve success.
Tools: LinkedIn, Twitter, your friends/current network
3. Time Management
Time is your most treasured resource that you cannot afford to lose if you want to be successful. So it is better to manage your time to make progress in life. You can manage your time by dividing into two groups; the first can be urgent and the other important. You can use this matrix to help you in time management more efficiently which will result in you achieving your goals.
Myleik Teele, Founder of Curlbox shared her tools and systems to making the most of her day, her advice "set time limits on everything." Also, Mattie James of Mattieologie created a master system that helps her to be productive and on top of her game, "What will also tremendously help your day is doing the hardest thing first. What I like to call David Your Goliath. Whatever the hardest task of the day is ... you know, the thing that makes you want to cuss and you really don't want to do ... get it done first. If you get the hardest thing you have to do done before noon, the rest of your day is a cake walk. The David Your Goliath rule is one of my biggest secrets to making sure I have a productive day."
Quick Tip: Do the hardest thing you must get done first. If you have a lot on your plate, outsource, delegate or ask for help.
Tools: Forest, Google Calendar, Productivity Journal
4. Learn New Skills
To be successful, you should take out some time and learn a new skill as it opens your mind to various possibilities or simply help you improve your understanding in whichever field you are. You can learn the skill that is not related to your work in the present, but it might aid you in future. This practice will bring positive changes in your life.
Quick Tip: Allot time to invest in yourself. Make the most of the free and massive open source courses as well as webinars that will help you enhance your knowledge and skills in specific areas. Many content creators host webinars that help their audience to grow in their career and business.
5. Daily Gratitude
This practice is very easy, all you have to do is take some time out and state what you are grateful for. When you search for things to be grateful for there is a change in your mental thinking. This keystone practice will let you initiate the beginning of many other positive habits into your life.
Quick Tip: Keep a gratitude journal and take note of the things you a grateful for at the end of each day. Also, spending time to write 'Thank You' notes to those who have shaped your life or helped you along the way is meaningful activity that helps with daily gratitude.
Tools: Five Minute Journal
6. Physical Activity
There are various activities that assist you in maintaining a balance between physical fitness and mental agility. Whether it is exercising or taking dance classes, there should be some physical activity that helps you develop the required stamina to attain personal and professional success.
Quick Tip: Find a hobby that keeps you physically active like dancing, swimming, tennis, cycling or hiking.
Tools: 8 Fit, Nike Training
READ: Taking Care of Yourself is Good Business
7. Meditate
Meditation is the best way to clear your mind and relax, you just have to take out 10-15 minutes from your routine daily to meditate and relax. In this way, you will be improving your intelligence, creativity, mental and physical health.
Alex Elle shared some great tips on self-care for the everyday woman, "One way I like to fill back up when I am feeling drained is by going for a walk and engaging in meditative breathing. This exercise requires me to slow down and take in what's around me. The sounds, the smells, the feeling of the air, etc."
Quick Tip: Make self-care and mental health your priority.
“Self-care as the seasons change.”
READ: Do What It Takes to Take Care of You and 6 Ways to Do It
Following these tips will ensure that you change your habits and move towards success. You should not be afraid to do things differently and at first it might be difficult but once you experience the results you will be addicted to these practises.
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