How to Crush Your Goals in 2024

 

Anyone can SET goals, but actually ACHIEVING those goals, well, that can be something different. Here’s how you CAN crush your goals in 2022.

We are better at setting goals than achieving them. We have all made a list of things we want to do this year, a bucket list, or just today’s to-dos. But how do we make these goals a priority? Easy. We need a plan.

Here are 4 simple steps to help you CRUSH those goals once and for all:

Eyes on the prize

You can’t aim at nothing. What is your goal? Identify what it is you’re aiming for, big or small, and write it down. Think big.

“You know all those things you’ve always wanted to do? You should go do them.”

Know your why

Let’s say you want to lose weight. Awesome! Why? Perhaps you want to wear a killer pair of skinny jeans or live a long time to see your grandchildren. When you think in terms of why, you are more likely to follow through on your goals.

Write out small, actionable steps

It’s time to get detailed. Writing out smaller steps that you can achieve over time helps you attack your bigger goals in the long run. How much time do you need to make it happen? Set aside X number of minutes a day, or X days a month to work on this activity. Make sure each step is attainable in the order listed.

Be prepared

Hiccups happen. Major curveballs happen. We need to know what to do when life gets in the way of our plans. First of all, breathe and give yourself some grace. It is inevitable that something somewhere is going to get in your way. Distractions may cause short- or long-term setbacks, but they are just that – setbacks. They are not stopping your progress altogether. Be prepared for how you will handle setbacks so you don’t throw in the towel. You only crush the goals you work on, so you have to work! The timing will never be just right, so only you can push yourself to complete your goals. What are you waiting for?

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.”

What are some of your goals for 2024 – big and little – that you are hoping to CRUSH this year?