How to achieve BIG goals using this simple exercise!
Posted on August 29, 2019 by Ruchi Parekh, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.
Are you always setting goals for yourself but are not able to achieve them? Well, you are not alone!
Use this simple exercise to achieve them!
Every couple of weeks I like to take stock of how my days are going and what progress I have made in my personal and professional life. It helps me understand where I stand at the present moment and also what changes need to be made in order to achieve my ultimate BIG goals. Everything I do is my “baby steps” to achieving my BIG goals.
So today I’m sharing with you a simple exercise that I do every few weeks to check on my progress and understand what worked for me and also what did not work.
You will be amazed at how constantly checking in, helps you progress and reach your goals feeling more accomplished, fulfilled and happier!
It’s an extremely simple exercise but its benefits are tremendous:
What worked!
Setting goals
Having a routine
Slowing down
Showing gratitude
Accepting my shortcomings
Approving and loving myself despite my shortcomings
Exercising
Listening to my body
Not making comparisons
Being consistent with everything I do
What did not work!
Rushing to achieve goals
Stressing to complete tasks at hand
Pushing myself when I was not feeling up to it.
Ignoring my intuition
Losing my temper
Feeling guilty for not doing enough
Complaining
This exercise does not only help with professional goals but also helps with your personal goals.
It is very important to constantly check in with yourself to see how you’re doing. This helps you understand where you stand internally and also gives you the opportunity to make amends if things are not going as per plan.
Check in with yourself and find out how you are actually doing and feeling. Use words of encouragement and inspire yourself, become your own best friend! At times, we don’t realise but we are so critical of ourselves that we end up demotivating ourselves. Thanks to that, everything that we had in mind, all our grand plans go down the drain. If you want to succeed in any sphere , you need to first succeed in winning over your mind and keeping it happy. If you are miserable and unhappy, its going to be very hard to succeed professionally in your career.
So take care of yourself, your mind and body in addition to taking care of your career and work environment. It will make achieving your BIG goals and succeeding much easier!
