How To Stick To New Year’s Resolution And Realise Your Goals

January 4th, 2009 in Goal Setting & Action Plan | No Comments »

I guess most of the people should have already set their New Year’s resolution by now since this is the beginning of the year. Well, we all know that it is very easy to set New Year’s resolution and tell yourself that you will do this or do that in the brand-new year.

However, when it comes to actually taking action, I think the enthusiasm will just fade away quickier than we can imagine. So, why is it so difficult to stick to New Year’s resolution?

I think the problem is that most if not all of the people like to leave things up till the next day to do it. If you have the same kind of thought then I can assure you that you are a procrastinator. The thing is that there is always a tomorrow everyday. So, when are you going to do what you have had jotted down on your list that you have set as your New Year’s resolution then?

If you still don’t have a clue, I think I can share some tips with you over here. In fact, the techniques can be found in Adam Khoo’s “I Am Gifted, So Are You!” book.

6 STEPS TO CREATE POWER GOALS :

1) Write Down What You Want Specifically :

It has to be specific so that your mind is able to focus on achieving it.

2) List All The Benefits and Reasons for Achieving that Goal :

We must know the benefits and reasons so as to motivate us to work hard.

3) Write Down a Strategy and Plan of Action :

Think and write down the strategy that you intend to use.
Come out with a detailed plan of what you are going to carry out with your strategies.

4) Set A Deadline :

You must set a specific deadline in order for yourself to achieve your goals within certain time frame.
The purpose is to prevent you from procrastinating.

5) Emotionally Charge Your Goals :

You have to close your eyes and imagine that the benefits of achieving your goals.
The purpose is to give yourself the emotions to continously act on your goals.

6) Create Momentum by Taking Action :