6 ways to achieve your goals in 2022

We are already in the third day of 2022. Certainly many of us have listed some goals that we hope to achieve before the end of the year. They may be leftover goals of 2021 or perhaps they are new goals as well. No matter how small goals missing it is never easy achieving them, that is why if you have set out definite bows for yourself before and you are able to achieve them then you should Pat yourself at the back for a job well done.

A goal refers to a positive result that we are attempting to achieve. It can span through a short time or for a longer period of time. And when we achieve these goals, we feel a sense of accomplishment, we feel confident and excited to take on a new goal. However, research says that 70 percent of goals set out by humans have failed. What could be the problem? What are we doing wrong?

I have put together some steps that will help us all achieve our goals this new year. This is like a guideline, please pick out the salient points that you feel can work for you. So let's kick it off.

Be realistic with your goals.

Make sure your goals are achievable and don't just set them for the fun. We all know our limits and abilities. Although it's good to push ourselves sometimes, but still not beyond our capabilities. If Entrepreneurship is your strong forte, then set your goals in that line. Leverage on what you can do well and set your goals in line with them.

Give yourself the time you need

Goals and achievements cannot be rushed. To achieve the best results, you have to give yourself reasonable time. Don't just say that in a month time you want to have 6 figures in your savings account while your current monthly income does not suggest that. Great achievements take time, never forget that.

Take one step at a time

Your goals should not be cluttered. That is, they should not be too much for you to handle. Rather than setting out 6 goals for yourself and eventually achieving 2, it is better to set 3. You know what they say; a Jack of all trades is a master of none. By focusing on less, you get more done. So don't have a long list, once you have achieved one you can take on another. Take one step at a time.

Look for Mentorships

You have chosen your field, what you hope to achieve and the time duration. You can as well find someone, whether online or offline that have achieved that type of goal and learn from them. There are many people that have done great things, take a look at their life stories. Observe them carefully and learn from their mistakes. If you can get these physically then consider yourself lucky. If not you can also go online and follow people that can give you the knowledge you seek. It's not necessary you reach out to them, just observe them and learn from their story.

Visualize the outcome

See yourself in the nearest future having achieved your goal. How do you feel? What benefits are you enjoying? Thinking about these things will act as a propellant to your goals. So while setting your goals, always picture how it will look like when you have achieved that goal. It will make you buckle up, since you love the outcome you are foreseeing.

Have fun

Another of Jack's saying says that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Have fun along the way, don't be too focused on your goals that you forget to laugh and treat yourself to some excitements once in a while. Go out with families and friends. Have enough sleep too, this will keep you refreshed and energetic. And this will play an important part in the achievement of your goals.

So in summary:

1. Be realistic with your goals.

2. Give yourself the time you need

3. Take one step at a time

4. Look for Mentorships

5. Visualize the outcome

6. Have fun

The year is very young, don't let it pass away without making the best use of it. Go after that dream, you are worthy of it!

03/01/2022