How to achieve your goals

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2 years ago

Many students hear the teachers remind them that they can achieve their dreams. If they put their minds to it, they can be anything they truly want to be. While this is positive programming, it’s each person’s responsibility to figure out what they want to be and how to get there.

For most people, achieving a dream can be filled with a lot of ups and downs. When it’s a dream worth having, you’ll probably have to fight for it. If you’re in a position where you want to achieve your dreams, but you’ve lost your way, know that you’re not alone.

There are plenty of people who give up on dreams, forget about them or get discouraged in the process. If you’d like to give yourself another chance, there are a few key considerations you’ll want to make.

Mindset

If you’re prone to negativity, it’s not uncommon. Between radio personalities and television networks, there’s a constant flow of negativity in the world. It’s easy for people to pick up on negativity and spread it.

Be very intentional about the development of a positive mindset. Whether you choose to listen to motivational podcasts, read inspirational books or attend churches that provide encouraging environments, work on developing a positive mindset. You’re more likely to achieve your dreams when you’re positive through the toughest challenges.

Environment

Take a look around you. Consider your environment. If your goal is to become an actor and you’re sitting in Idaho, you’ll need to make plans to find work in Los Angeles or New York. If you don’t have the resources to pick up and move immediately, start by flying out for auditions when you have the time off from your job.

When you’re looking to fulfill a dream, the environment is so critical. Pay attention to the people within your environment. If everyone around you is pretty settled within their careers and you’re just getting started, it’s going to be a little challenging to relate to one another.

While it is okay for you to have different types of friends, you have to recognize the ones who are going to motivate, encourage and support the goals you have. If your friends wake up late, hang out a lot and avoid responsibilities, it’s only a matter of time before they try to get you to do the same thing. Instead, limit the amount of time you spend with them. Focus on the goal-oriented tasks you’re called to.

Discipline

In order to achieve any worthwhile dream, you’ll have to develop a high level of discipline.

When you’re disciplined, you’ll sit down to complete a task without succumbing to your emotions. When you don’t feel like working, you still get it done. This is a pitfall for many people who only give their best when they feel like it. Develop a habit of producing excellence at all times.

When you’ve developed that muscle, you’ll create a name for yourself as someone who’s reliable, committed and dependable. If your goal involves a partnership, collaboration or promotion within your field, know that people will want to work with someone who’s disciplined. It’s one of the most desired traits a person can have.

You might think to yourself that it’s too hard to build discipline.

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