Goal Setting Part 4 of 6

Part FOUR of a six-part series on Goal Setting.

19. Give yourself rewards: It is a good idea to give yourself small regular rewards for taking incremental steps towards achieving your goals. This is in addition to rewarding yourself in a bigger way when you reach your ultimate goal

20. Take immediate and consistent action on new goals! Tony Robbins says that whenever he sets a goal he always takes at least one immediate action as quickly as possible (even a small one makes a big difference

21. Get out of your comfort zone: Often the comfort zone can work against your desire to reach your goals because it holds you in place instead of urging you forward. Your comfort zone is what makes up most of your life, all the things you already know how to do, all the habits and reliable experiences you're used to having.

22. "Commit to change": Imagine who you'll become as you reach your goals and actively decide that you want to be that new and different person. The very act of formulating a goal will inevitably result in changes in you and in your life.

23. Do whatever it takes: If you really want to reach your goals, you have to decide to "pay the price." Sometimes there are things you must do that are boring, difficult, risky or scary...it doesn't matter how hard it is; if you want your goal you must still take the action.

24. Don't give up: When the going gets hard, don't give up; instead, try to get creative about new ways to get to your goal. Possibly the most important quality of the successful 3% of the participants in the Yale study was...they never gave up!

25. Get help when you need it: As you're moving toward your goal, ask for support and help from others. Don't be too proud to get help.

26. Take appropriate risks: Sometimes reaching your goals will require that you take risks you're really uncomfortable with.

27. Be honest with yourself: Be honest with yourself about your progress and whether the goal is still appropriate. If it is, does it need any changes? Are you following through and taking consistent action?

28. Use imagery and visualization: Imagery and visualization can be very powerful tools in your goal achievement process. Make a point of spending a few minutes a day visualizing yourself reaching your goals - seeing, hearing, feeling as clear a visualization as you can!

Tomorrow: Part FIVE of the series on Goal Setting.

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