It's not your fault. This blog post will show you the reasons why you haven't achieved your dreams yet and how to change them.
This post is for anyone who has ever felt like they were meant for more, but never got what they wanted out of life. If you've been waiting around for success to come knocking on your door, then this blog post is just what you need. We're going to explore some common myths about achieving success that may be holding you back from making a change in your life and give you some actionable advice on how to finally achieve those big goals that have eluded so many people over the years.
It doesn't matter if it's reaching a new level of fitness, starting a business, or any other goal you might have, this post will show you what's been preventing you from reaching it and give you the tools to finally change that.
One of the most common reasons people never achieve their dreams is because they don't take enough action. They get caught up in planning and dreaming about what could be instead of actually doing something to make it happen. If this is you, then it's time to start taking some serious action towards your goals. Don't worry, we'll provide a few tips on how to do that later in this post.
Another reason people don't achieve their dreams is because they don't believe in themselves enough. They may think that they're not smart or talented enough to reach the level of success they desire or that their dreams are just too unrealistic. Reality check: you're not meant to live someone else's definition of success.
The point is that it should be YOUR definition, not the public's or your boss's or anyone else for that matter. You don't have to do things like everyone else; you can make your own rules and create your own success criteria. Don't let other people tell you what success is; instead, decide for yourself what will make YOU tick.
Eliminating excuses is also important if you want to achieve your goals. Many people wait around until they feel "ready" or "courageous enough" before taking the plunge and chasing after their dreams, but this is a mistake. You don't need to feel 100% convinced that you'll be successful in order to make a change; if anything, most successful people had very little going for them when they initially took action towards their dream.
Take it from Oprah Winfrey: she was raised by a single, teenage mother in poverty and suffered sexual abuse as a child, but that didn't stop her from becoming one of the wealthiest women (talk show host) on the planet who holds a few college degrees under her belt along with numerous honorary PhDs from prestigious universities. The moral of the story is that you don't need to have everything figured out before you start; just get started and the rest will follow.
Another common reason people don't achieve their goals is because they give up too easily. They may start off well, but as soon as things get tough or they hit a roadblock, they give up altogether. This is usually due to a lack of planning and not having a solid game plan in place.
If this is you, then it's time to start thinking about your goals in terms of action steps rather than end results. What are the specific steps you need to take in order to reach your goal? Break it down into manageable chunks and make a roadmap for how you're going to achieve it.
Last but not least, another reason people don't achieve their goals is because they lack focus and consistency. They may have all the right intentions, but they never seem to stick to them for more than a few weeks or months. This is usually due to lack of motivation and not having a strong enough why behind their goals.
If this is you, then it's time to start focusing on your motivations for wanting to achieve your goal in the first place. Why are you doing this? What are the benefits of reaching your goal? What will your life look like once you've achieved it? Keep these things in mind when you feel like giving up and they'll help keep you and motivated along the way.
Now that we've gone over some of the most common reasons people don't achieve their goals, it's time to provide a few tips on how you can start taking action towards Goals/Dreams.
Set realistic deadlines for yourself and stick to them.
Create a plan of action and make sure each step is manageable.
Be specific about your goal(s) and take the necessary time to research how you can achieve them.
Keep yourself accountable by telling other people your plans or sharing your progress with a friend or colleague.
Find something that will inspire you to keep going even when things get tough (e.g., an inspirational quote, picture, etc.).
Stop making excuses for why you haven't reached your goal yet and trust the process!
You may not be where you want to be today, but as long as you're continuing to move forward then it's only a matter of time before success starts knocking on your door.
A goal may not be a very hard thing to strive for when there is a strong will in your mind about getting the goal and setting it in the right ways.