Strategies for staying focused on goals.
How to Actually Stick to Your Goals Sometimes we think, "I'm going to change my life and set amazing goals for myself." In the beginning, we feel motivated, but as time passes, our motivation fades, and we become lazy. The person we wanted to be does not make any real changes, and somehow we slip back into our old habits. This often happens because we are distracted by the environment we live in sometimes by playing games too much, or by hanging out with friends without any real purpose. Sound familiar? Don't worry, you're not broken. Staying focused on goals is hard for everyone. The good news is there are simple tricks that actually work. Let me share what I've learned about keeping your goals alive when life tries to derail them. Get Really Clear About What You Want The thing about vague goals is they’re easy to ignore. Saying “I want to get in shape” sounds nice, but your brain doesn’t really know what to do with that. It’s like telling someone “Meet me ...