Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

1. State your goals in a positive way.

“Achieve and maintain a healthy weight, a good level of fitness, and an energetic sense of being” is far more desirable and motivating an undertaking than “Lose 50 pounds and stop eating junk food”. The former emphasizes the benefits of working toward the goal and achieving it—the latter points out flaws and mistakes.

2. Do something every day to work toward your goal.

What’s behind most goals is not a single target, but a desire for a different lifestyle altogether. The person who wants to lose 50 pounds wants to be healthy and feel good about himself. The one who wants a rewarding career is ultimately working toward more happiness and fulfillment. Those who want to rid themselves of debt are actually looking for financial freedom and balance. At the core of all these changes is a change in lifestyle and daily choices. Practice making smart choices that lead you to your ideal life daily.

3. Write your goal down and put it somewhere you can see it every day.

Even if you don’t read it, it will seep in. Merely glancing at it will reinforce it. The act of putting your goal in words, putting it down on paper, and placing it in plain view reminds you that the goal is there for a reason and it’s worth having.

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