How’s your year going so far? Can you believe this much of it is already gone? Even if your resolutions haven’t become reality yet, keep working to maximize your potential all year long:
Write Down Your Goals
When you write your goals down they become real, something you can look at to get motivated. They are also more developed and detailed instead of vague when you write them down; this makes them more achievable. When you decide which goals to pursue this year, ask yourself this: “What do I want to be doing a year from now, and how can I make that happen?” Try and write down one new goal for every month, without worrying about how many you accomplish. Each one should have an articulable impact on your life.
One Thing at a Time
Pursue one main goal at a time. Once you have your list of goals, you can move on to deciding which skills you need to build. As you choose which goal you will pursue first, identify everything you might be able to do to achieve it. This should allow you to see which new skills you should work to build. After you’ve achieved one, go on to the next. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way!
Protect Your Health
A healthy person has the best chance of achieving his or her goals. Your body will take care of you and help you to do more than you thought possible, but only if you keep yourself healthy. Get the rest you need and eat healthful foods. And make sure you exercise frequently; this kind of exercise builds resilience and productivity, and gives you the energy and focus you need to reach your best self.
Build Great Habits
There lots of small habits that can lead to success in a big way. Begin your day by accomplishing something. It might be doing some exercise, crossing a task off of your list at work, or taking care of an unloved chore. If you start each day with a positive action like this, completing a task early in the day to motivate yourself will become a habit.
Manage Your Time
It’s easy to become overwhelmed if you can’t manage your time. The good news is that you can manage your time, and easily, with some practice. with too much to do and too little time. Plan your day in advance. Make sure you have a clear idea of what you need to accomplish so you can organized what you should be doing.
The Bottom Line
There’s a lot you can do to maximize your potential this year and any year. Reset your thinking with these best practices and watch how far you can get in a year’s time. Don’t settle for any less than what your full potential can yield for you!
