How to set goals and achieve them fast - 4 simple steps

"If you’re bored with life – you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things – you don’t have enough goals." –Lou Holtz

The fact is many of us don't know what our goal is. We have taken some thoughts from others and walking towards it without knowing what it will give us. When we try to think of our own goals, it feels intimidating .
This article will help you with a step by step guide to set your goals. Here we go :

1. Pondering what you want

Take a pen and a paper and sit in a quite place. Now think and write down what you want from your life, what you wish to do, what is important to you, your likings etc. Write down everything that comes in your mind whether it's small or big. Ask these questions to yourself to get started. This step may take few days but get all your thoughts on that paper.

2. Setting your goals

Now that you know your goals are from this paper, you can narrow down that easily. Find what is most important to you currently. It is advisable to set 1-3 goals at a time. Remember these are not the only goals of your life. As you accomplish these goals you will set new goals. So for now focus on what's important to you currently and keep that paper with you. It may help you to set new goals later.

3. Make an action plan

Once you discovered your goals the next step is to make an action plan to achieve them. Often people miss out this step which is most important while setting goals. Use SMART goal setting method to break down big and intimidating goals. Write down each step and how to achieve them.

4. Reward yourself

Reward yourself whenever you achieve even a small step. You can treat yourself a chocolate, save a few extra bucks for your next trip or simply pat yourself on the back. It will bring your attention even towards your smallest achivement which will motivate you to accomplish your ultimate goal.

"Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don’t quit until you reach it. Never quit." –Bear Bryant