Real action vs staying busy
Each and every day you are checking off your list. So why is the goal that you’re working so hard for, no closer to being met? This is a sign that you are not taking real action. Things are getting done, but all your effort is being put into small tasks.
You’ve been meaning to start that online course, yet each day you run out of time. You’ve deep cleaned your house and windows no longer have fingerprints, yet you didn’t even log onto your computer. Start putting off those small tasks and start taking real action to meet the big goals on your list.
There will always be ways to keep busy, but that is where productive needs to replace procrastination.
How smart are your goals
Setting smart goals are way to ensure you’re taking real action to achieve your bigger tasks. The smart goals are specific, meaningful, achievable, realistic and trackable.
The goals you set need to be realistic for what you want to accomplish. If you’re trying to become a brain surgeon in six months, you will not meet that goal as it is completely unrealistic. Another example would be going to the gym twice a week, and thinking you will transform from skinny to muscular in a matter of a few sessions.
Give yourself a true and attainable timeline to follow. Expecting to jump from first step to 10 step too quickly will only cause you to fail. Slow down and take each step in order, this will build that strong foundation. Make sure each step is a bit challenging in order to make progress.
How long will the goals take?
This is all dependent on the individual and the specific goal in mind. There are no time frames when it comes to meeting goals. You give a classroom of student at the same task. There will be many contributing factors on how fast each student will get the task done.
This goes for all of us and our goals as well many times we can find ourselves admiring the person living the dream. We don’t really ever know what their journey looks like now that they are successful we assume it was easy.
Believe in yourself allow the time it takes. Each little step brings you closer to success. The difference between now and six months of hard work is truly life altering. Prioritize your tasks, and start taking action towards your dreams today, your future self is counting on you!
