8 proven steps to achieve any new year goals

Each year, we make new year resolutions. However, by march, we’ve typically abandoned all initiatives to make a change, either because they’re difficult to attain or because we’ve lost track of them.

Making your life better isn’t so easy as looking up at a bright, glowing sky and reciting a few phrases to yourself. Yes, the intention is in place, but you have to keep your promises made in the form of well-planned and concrete action.

Your life is comprised of ten different areas that have to be tackled at the same time.

Let’s begin by imagining what you would like to be in the next 12 months. What are you seeing? 

A few of the most popular wants are to be

1. out of debt
2. be physically fit
3. have a healthy family life
4. be in a great relationship
5. have a successful career
6. enjoy the art of making money
7. be spiritually fulfilled

The positive thing is that you can have all of that.

Monitoring your progress in ten aspects of your daily life can enable you to identify what you’re required to work on.

These interconnected aspects include

1.  mental health,
2.  physical health, 
3. spirituality, 
4. intellectual life,
5.  marriage or partnerships,
6.  parental life,
7.  friendships, 
8. Job
9. hobbies
10.  personal finances

These elements are essential to a happy life, and that’s why it’s essential to keep working on improving these aspects.

In the beginning, you must rank yourself between zero and ten in each of the areas previously discussed. This will help you be able to identify areas that are most in need of improvement. You should also evaluate your progress, comparing outcomes. Furthermore, it will give you a clear idea about where you should be placing your focus.

The ten elements are linked to one another. Therefore, any improvement in one aspect is likely to result in expansion in other areas, too.

A having a relaxing life at home will enable you to be more focused at work, and full social life can lead to greater chances of meeting someone.

Also, if you perform poorly on a particular aspect can have negative effects on other aspects. You might be unable to perform at your job if you’re not physically fit. Lacking any interests could impact your marriage negatively.

The task of tackling all these areas could be a daunting undertaking. 

Step 1: Master to conquer the blocks.

We carry around a lot of things or mental blocks which determine what’s feasible and what’s not for us to accomplish.

One of the mental blocks is false beliefs. Humans are constantly making beliefs about their environment and their own. These assumptions are often incorrect and hinder our progress. These are often beliefs, like “You’re not the creative type,” “You’re ugly,” “You can’t hold down a job,” or “The recession means nobody will buy your product.” These tend to be self-inflicted and are false in the majority of cases.

Furthermore, we constructed physical barriers using our thoughts.

Many pilots believed that it was difficult to travel faster than sound. Similarly, athletes believed that no one could complete an entire mile in just four minutes. The ones who did breakthrough and accomplished the impossible did away with the negative connotations and proved that it was actually feasible.

“We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.”

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR

This was the mindset that former United States Air Force general officer Charles Elwood “Chuck” Yeager did when breaking through the sound threshold. In 1954, Roger Bannister ignored the impossible claim when he ran a mile within just three minutes, 59 seconds. Both Yeager and Banister were successful, where other athletes had failed by dispelling common misconceptions regarding physical limitations and overcoming physical limitations. In the years since numerous aircraft has broken through the sound barrier, and many runners have run one mile under four minutes, after which the limits of their perception have been defied.

In revising your perception of limitations, not only could you make yourself better, however, you could also transform the world.

When 1963 began, many people believed that”civil rights” would never be anything but a gimmick. The majority believed that non-violent actions could not bring about change and that race discrimination was in the background of American society to be taken on the issue. However, the late Dr. Martin Luther King refused to accept these alleged beliefs as a matter of fact facts and organized a peaceful protest march of more than 200,000 people to Washington, in which he delivered his well-known “I Have a Dream” speech. Through this speech, King challenged the taken-for-granted view of the world by presenting a new perspective – dismantling the mental blockages that impeded most American minds and allowing them to change.

Mental blocks could hinder our progress, but we can master to conquer the blocks.

Step 2: Learn from Past Mistakes

It could be the teacher at school who said we’re not good enough at painting, or it could have been the month’s failed attempt at losing weight. Whatever the reason, our previous experiences can trigger a negative mindset and hinder us from moving forward.

A negative previous experience can impact our confidence in future situations.

An excellent example is to compare the 80% of teens who set New Year’s resolutions against the 30% who do it when they’re 60 and over. The reason for this is that the older individuals are more failed attempts and setbacks that they’ve had to endure. They’re less confident about their goals becoming a reality. However, this is a false belief, and you should not be influenced by past events that could affect your future actions.

Instead, consider those prior failures to provide useful tips.

Michael Hyatt’s biggest mistake was during the year he worked with a client who was an emerging author trying to get a major publishing deal. Near the closing of the year, the client stopped answering his calls. And just like that, he’d spent a whole year with one who had decided to sign to a different publisher at the end of the day.

We do not learn from experience. we learn from reflecting on experience.”

– JOHN DEWEY

The simplest option was to quit and find a new job. Instead, the author utilized what he learned during the past 12 months to enhance his business in various ways. In one instance, he realized that he shouldn’t focus on one client only and instead spread his revenue sourse with multiple clients. He also realized that it is not wise to believe that a client will be happy with his efforts. He now requires clients to be clear about what they expect from the partnership so that he can minimize risk.

As crucial as it is to set goals for the future yourself, it’s vital to ensure that your goals can be achieved. Let’s look at the steps you can take to achieve this within the next few seconds.

 Instead of letting past mistakes impede you, you can learn from them and improve.

Step 3: Set challenging and achievable goals

Some goals we set ourselves for ourselves seem so unattainable that even the most brilliant experts wouldn’t be able to achieve these goals. On the other hand, Sometimes, the goals are so simple that we don’t have the motivation to work towards them because so very little work is needed.

The secret to maintaining high levels of enthusiasm is to strive to achieve a goal within your means. However, it also requires an acceptable amount of effort.

To establish the appropriate goals, you must determine the area of discomfort.

Let’s say that you’re planning to write your own book. The Nobel Prize for literature is an attractive goal. However, it’s not realistic for a novice author. Additionally, a lofty goal might prevent the writer from beginning completely. On the other hand, if you set your goals too low and set yourself to complete your initial draft in just six months. In this scenario, you’ll take too long and may never complete it. Instead, you should find a comfortable middle, which we describe as”the uncomfortable zone. For instance, you can allow yourself three months to complete the first draft and three months to complete the second draft.

Goals are important to set. However, don’t let yourself be fooled.

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.”

—ANDREW CARNEGIE

If you’re not cautious, it’s possible to go over the threshold of discomfort and enter that deluded zone. As an athlete who is overtraining is likely to pull muscles setting delusional goals could weaken yourself.

A good example is the car firm General Motors. They established an ambitious goal to capture 29 percent of their share of the US market. This wildly ambitious goal nearly led to the company’s bankruptcy.

Employees were obliged to wear badges bearing number 29 on their shirts to remind them of the objective. The staff was so focused on sales figures that they bought cars using zero-interest loans, costing the company money and negatively impacting their bottom line. This weakened the company and made the target of 29% far more from reach than when they first started the project. Suppose General Motors had considered it more deeply. In that case, they’d have recognized that the aim was not realistic, and the mishap could have been prevented.

Set goals that are challenging But keep them achievable.

Step 4: Do your small and important tasks “Habitually”

Imagine reading an extensive book, such as the Bible. It’s a lot of words – an incredibly difficult undertaking. To make this an easier achievable goal, divide the task into 20-minute chunks each day, and you’ll be reading the entire Bible in a year.

If you break down huge tasks into smaller goals, The rewards are often very satisfying.

Humans can become addicted to their daily activities, especially if they are performed over a long time. This is also the case for tasks that originated in the zone of discomfort. An activity that we love can transform into a carrot and from punishment to rewarding. Anyone who plans to study the Bible might be a bit hesitant initially. However, once they’ve started, they’ll be able to enjoy the moments of peace and spirituality that come with the job.

The main thing to do, however, is to focus on the project until you’re hooked.

Many of you have been told that you need 21 days to become addicted to a certain habit. However, some tasks require only a few days before addiction is established. In contrast, more intricate ones could last for more than 200 days. According to research from University College London, the average amount of days required to transform a task into addiction is the 66th day.

To make it easier for you to fall in love with an activity, you have introduced rewards to the system. But, this doesn’t necessarily have to require you to buy a costly outfit once you’ve lost 20 pounds. The rewards for completing the tasks that put you in a discomfort zone are more akin to the feeling of joy and gratitude just by observing the progress you’ve made towards your ultimate goal could be enough to be satisfying.

First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not.

-OCTAVIA BUTLER

It is also possible to increase the level of enthusiasm by turning your project into the game of a day: mark the daily tasks on your calendar and then find out in how many days you can accomplish it. Apps for phones can be useful in this regard. Some apps will have you directed to take an ounce of water before watering the virtual plant. Through the use of an interactive game, it takes the usual drinking water that you consume every day and turns it into something more fun.

 Work until you are addicted to “little and often” tasks, and you’ll be more successful.

Step 5: Set clear intentions for why you are doing something to keep your focus.

To stay committed to a project and stay positive in your approach, you must develop an emotional connection to the task. Also, you have to know what it is that helps you become a better person.

Begin by determining the main reasons behind your choice.

Jot down the reasons you are engaging in a specific exercise, and then choose the best reasons. If your objective is to be more active and be more fit, some of the motives might be “I’m sick of being fat,” “I want to prove to myself that I can succeed,” and “Exercise makes me more productive and happy.” It’s crucial to keep in mind the way other people may view your motives. The most important is that they agree with you.

After that, it is important to keep in mind your primary motives.

A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power.

— BRIAN TRACY

If you are tempted to go towards the refrigerator. In such a scenario, it’s helpful to keep the list of your reasons in fingertips. When you are tempted to grab an unhealthy snack, think about that you’re trying to become healthier. Reviewing the list will distract your mind from your immediate craving and encourage you to think about your long-term, more significant goals.

To inspire yourself further, let your motive define your identity as a person.

Anders Ericsson, a psychology researcher at Florida State University, studied the motivation behind the numerous hours that guitarists and other musicians spend their time perfecting their craft. He found that an important aspect of their commitment is that, when they do consistently and get recognized by their peers, Their actions are a part of their personality. This means that identifying as musicians pushed them to be better in their music-making.

Note down and remind yourself of the reason you’re doing something to keep you focused.

Step 6: Do Masterminding is secret

The idea for mastermind groups Mastermind group was officially established by Napoleon Hill in his book “Think and Grow Rich” Hill explained his Mastermind principle as “The coordination of knowledge and effort between two or more people who work towards a definite purpose in a spirit of harmony. No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible, intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind” Also called the “Mastermind”. 

Alongside identifying your main motivations, an important aspect to achieving an enjoyable year is to have a solid group of people in your life. It is important to find people who can support your goals, whether people who can afford to see them come to fruition or people in the same boat that can offer support and guidance.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

– HELEN KELLER

There is a vast source of information and expertise which we can tap into. They can be mentors, community members, or even community members. Many are happy to impart their expertise and knowledge to anyone who needs them.

Community membership is a way to connect with helpful people who can assist you in your search.

For instance, people looking to shed weight join diet groups like Weight Watchers and are more likely to shed the weight as opposed to those who try by themselves.

Like this, addicts of alcohol and drugs have a better chance of staying clean when they attend support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Based on the work of the psychologist Henry Cloud, this is because positivity is infectious. It is more likely for us to be successful when we are part of a group due to four main reasons:

1. Learn from each other members of the group.
2. The competition within the group improves our performance.
3. We are accountable to the public.
4. We inspire and support one another.

Step 7: Never stop learning.

It’s not difficult to say that we must employ a piano instructor to improve the piano. If we’re looking to learn German, then we must seek out a tutor in the language. Many people wouldn’t think of employing a life coach or fitness instructor when we’re looking to improve our lives.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

– MAHATMA GANDHI

Michael Hyatt, author of the book in the past, for a few months, was in a specific fitness level and was unsure of how to get better. A friend of his suggested that he seek out an instructor for fitness. Since the time, the instructor has provided him with new and useful information on different exercises and an additional gym friend. With this new source of assistance, he broke records in his own personal and surpassed high levels of health.

The best year of your life is a team effort. It’s also crucial to ensure you have a strong network to support you.

 To have the most successful year, it is essential to have strong Allies.

Step 8: Always express gratitude.

When you get up at dawn, the very first step you must take is to take a moment to give thanks to all the world, God, you, or someone else for the blessings you already possess. Thank God for your health and for having people who take care of you and access pure water. Being grateful can help keep you optimistic and help you remember the small wins you’ve accomplished.

This new year, you must adopt a holistic approach to improving yourself and divide your efforts over the ten areas. The goals you have set for yourself should be realistic and clearly defined to ensure that you are given the drive to make changes. Finding a supportive group and becoming addicted to your daily activities will assist you in achieving a satisfying life.