How to achieve an impossible goal.

Posted on June 02, 2022 by Linsi Brownson, One of Thousands of Entrepreneurship Coaches on Noomii.

“The steps to achieve an impossible goal are the exact same steps to achieve a possible goal. The only difference is the energy that goes into those steps.” — Linsi Brownson

If you could do anything in the world, what would you do?

Is that your real answer? Like your real REAL answer? Or is it the dream that you have allowed yourself to have because you know the real answer is impossible?

Take out factors such as time, money, experience, and responsibilities. Imagine you have nothing standing in your way. Now, answer the question again. If you could do anything in the world, what would you do? Is it different this time?

Without even realizing it, many of us limit our dreams and goals to what we think is possible. This may seem like a good way to win at life…but it’s actually counterproductive to our happiness.

Today we dust off those lofty goals from the back of our closet and find out how to turn the impossible into the possible.

Here are 4 ways you can get started on creating the impossible today:
1. Boost your self-confidence.

Self-confidence is the belief that you are capable of figuring things out.
Most of us fantasize about things we would love to have or do, and our brain goes immediately to “that’s impossible.” And…you may be right! What you want may be impossible today — because you don’t have the resources or skills you need to get it.

But what you do have is the ability to acquire whatever you need.

“The only way something is truly impossible is if you don’t ever take the steps needed to make it possible.” — Linsi Brownson

Our human brain was built to keep us safe from harm, by limiting us from doing scary things unless they are absolutely necessary to survive. The problem is, modern-day survival mode keeps us hiding from things that aren’t dangerous. And in fact, these things we hide from are often necessary for our growth and happiness.

Aiming for impossible goals boosts our confidence because it reminds us that we are capable of a lot more than surviving.

The next time self-doubt enters your mind, try this reframe. Instead of “I can’t do this,” think “I may not be able to achieve this today, but I know I can take the steps to get myself there”.

2. Prepare For An Energy Increase.
This may seem a little daunting for those who are already feeling somewhat (or quite a bit) overwhelmed, but bigger goals mean bigger energy output. There is no sugar-coating this one, unfortunately.

Instead of tip-toeing across the kitchen as to not make a commotion as you go for the cookie jar, you will have to take bold strides to get to the cookies faster before someone takes the last one. This will take more energy and make more noise, but just think of how much faster you will get there!

3. Acknowledge Mental Barriers.
Many thoughts of self-doubt can arise through past experiences and traumas. These can be as deeply rooted as childhood. In order to move forward and past these mental barriers, you must first identify what they are and where they came from.

Once you have acknowledged them, you can see how they have created a pattern throughout your life and have contributed to the limitations you have set for yourself. Now that you are aware, you can start breaking the cycle and creating new thought processes.

4. Practice Your New Thought Process.
Creating a new thought process will not come overnight. It will take time and energy to continuously and consciously choose new thoughts. But, the good news is that your mind is resilient and adaptive and eventually these new self-affirming thoughts will become second nature.

It can be uncomfortable when you are faced with the decision to fall into old patterns or try to expand your beliefs. The uneasy feeling of these two thought processes colliding is called cognitive dissonance and it will be most prevalent when you are at the tipping point of which process you believe more. This is when you must stay intentional in your decision-making to get yourself over the hump.