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Follow<\/span>ing<\/span> this 8-<\/span>s<\/span>tep <\/span>p<\/span>lan <\/span>to <\/span>reach <\/span>your goals <\/span>will<\/span> make all the difference.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Setting (and achieving!) goals is an exciting way to make progress in life<\/a>, but it\u2019s not always easy. It takes a lot of courage to look at your life and decide that you want something different. It takes even more courage to actually do something about it. You may have had one profound moment where you realized you needed to make a change, or maybe it was a combination of little moments over time. <\/span>No matter what brought you to the moment of setting goals and getting serious about achieving them<\/a>, you probably realized pretty quickly that having goals alone isn\u2019t enough. Learning how to make your goals realistic and having a tried-and-true strategy to do so can make all the difference. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a step-by-step guide for making those realistic goals:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Find your \u201cwhy”<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Dream big<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Write your goal down<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Break it down<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Evaluate where you are right now<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Make a plan<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Celebrate the small wins<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Take it one day at a time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Seems simple, right? Now let’s dive into these steps a little further:<\/p>\n

    Find Your \u201cWhy\u201d<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    I once had a friend set a goal to eliminate sugar for an entire month. I remember thinking, \u201cThat\u2019s so healthy! I should do that too!\u201d and so without much thought, on the spot, I decided that I would eliminate sugar for one whole month.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    I didn\u2019t even make it a day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The problem is that I wasn\u2019t connected to the goal <\/span>at all<\/span><\/i>. I heard something that sounded interesting and so I thought I should do it. But it didn\u2019t work.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you want your goals to be realistic, <\/span>find your \u201cwhy.\u201d<\/span> The goal can\u2019t just be interesting or valuable in general, it must be meaningful to <\/span>you<\/span><\/i>. Dig deep and ask yourself, \u201cWhy does this goal matter? Why do I want to achieve it?\u201d Only when you have a legitimate answer to those questions will your goals become realistic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Dream Big<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    A realistic goal doesn\u2019t mean your goals must be measly or unimportant. In fact, the best way to aim for a realistic goal is to dream big, because when you\u2019re dreaming big, you\u2019re working toward something you really want and deeply believe in. Once you find your why, or your whys (because there might be many!), you\u2019re ready to dream.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In your wildest dreams, what would you hope to achieve? Maybe you would dream of\u2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Lose weight<\/li>\n
    • Buying your first home\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Writing a book\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Reconciling a broken relationship\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Earning a degree<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Running a marathon<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Starting a business<\/span>
      \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The opportunities are truly endless. You could set your mind to achieve any goal, and you get to decide for yourself what makes it on your \u201cdream big\u201d list.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Write Those Realistic Goals Down <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      After spending time thinking about what you want to achieve, write down your goals. It might sound simple, but when overlooked it can be detrimental. Not only does writing down your goals make them concrete and clear, but it also serves as a helpful accountability tool and reminder of what you are trying to achieve.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Don\u2019t just write them down in a notebook that will end up stuffed in a drawer. Post them on your bathroom mirror or on the wall near your appointment calendar. Make sure they are visible and clear so you can be motivated every single day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Break Them Down<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      You\u2019ve written down your list of big dreams. You know what you want to accomplish. Now the only question is <\/span>how<\/span><\/i>?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The next step is to take each of your big goals and break them down. Think of it like working backwards. If your big goal is to lose 100 pounds, you must first lose 90 pounds. To lose 90 pounds, you must first lose 70 pounds. Before you lose 70 pounds, you have to lose 50 pounds. And so, an easy sub-goal to losing 100 pounds is first to lose 50 pounds. Break it down even further and make your first sub-goal to lose 10 pounds, and then 25. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Evaluate Where You Are Right Now<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      It doesn\u2019t matter where you are, but you\u2019ve got to know where you\u2019re starting from. It\u2019s the only way you can be honest with yourself and set realistic goals for the future.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Here are a few examples:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Lose Weight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      Losing weight can be a challenging and complex process. This may be a goal you\u2019ve had in the works for several months or one you\u2019re just beginning. Evaluate where you are right now. Do you have an exercise schedule or nutrition plan? If not, that\u2019s the perfect place to start.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Buy a House<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      Evaluate where you are right now by deciding where and in what neighborhood you\u2019d like to purchase a home, and then begin your research. What is the median cost of a home there? What would a small, medium, or large down payment cost?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      This should naturally lead you to analyze your current financial situation. You may realize that there are other goals you need to achieve prior to achieving this big goal. Don\u2019t be discouraged! That is part of the process of setting realistic goals (remember Step 4?).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Write a Book<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      Maybe you\u2019ve always dreamed of being an author, but you don\u2019t think it will ever happen. How would you even begin? Well, a pen and paper (or a blank document on a computer) is a great place to start.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Think through what type of book you want to write. Fiction? Nonfiction? Memoir? If you\u2019re writing nonfiction, there should be one core idea that runs through the book like a thread. What do you want that thread to be? If you\u2019re writing a novel, you need a story arc. Who will be your main character, and what is the crux of their story? Evaluate where you are right now. Then make a plan.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Run a Marathon<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      How far can you run right now? You may be coming off the high of completing a half marathon and thinking, \u201cWhy not make it a full one?\u201d Or, you might be firmly planted on your couch thinking, \u201cI want to do something more than this.\u201d You can run a marathon starting from either of these situations, but your plan will have to look different.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Make a Plan for Those Realistic Goals<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

      In his famous book <\/span>The Little Prince<\/span><\/i>, French author Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry aptly wrote, \u201cA goal without a plan is just a wish.\u201d If you want your goals to be realistic, you have to make a plan.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      So far, you\u2019ve found your \u201cwhy,\u201d dreamed big, written it down, broken it down, and evaluated where you\u2019re starting from. Now it\u2019s time to plan. It doesn\u2019t have to be elaborate or excessive, and you\u2019ve already done the heavy lifting in Step 4 by breaking down your big goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      But sub-goals alone are not enough. You need a plan, just as Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry suggested. It\u2019s the perfect follow-up to Step 4 (Break it Down) and Step 5 (Evaluate Where You Are Right Now). <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      It uses the sub-goals of Step 4 and the honest reality of Step 5. From there, you can decide what you will do this week and even today. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      It might look something like this:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Lose Weight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      I will exercise three times and track my meals on a nutrition app.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Buy a House<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      I will create a monthly budget based on my income and debts and determine how much I can afford for a monthly payment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Write a Book<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      I will write 500 words a day, four days a week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Goal: Run a Marathon<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

      I will walk\/run three miles a day, three times a week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Celebrate the Small Wins<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      As you\u2019re setting realistic goals, with sub-goals and a plan, don\u2019t forget to celebrate the small wins along the way. If your big goal is to lose 100 pounds, don\u2019t wait until the last pound is shed to celebrate. Celebrate when you have lost the first 10 pounds, and then again at 25 and 50. If your goal is to run a marathon, celebrate the first time you run three miles without stopping. That alone is a huge accomplishment! Celebrating along the way will keep you motivated and excited about the progress you are making toward your big goals. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Take It One Day at a Time<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Ultimately, the best way to set and maintain realistic goals is to take it one day at a time. Remember that in the end, these are <\/span>your goals<\/span><\/i>, and no one else’s. If you have a rough week, face a setback, or even have to start from scratch, don\u2019t be discouraged. Just by having a goal and a plan, you\u2019re closer today than you were yesterday. And tomorrow you\u2019ll be closer than you are today.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      What If You Still Don’t Reach Your Realistic Goals?<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

      Even when you have a goal and a plan, sometimes things go wrong. You miss a day, you get thrown out of rhythm, and suddenly your whole plan is off track. It\u2019s okay! Reassess and get back to work. Don\u2019t let a stumble or pause end your dream or set you back. It\u2019s a normal part of the human experience, and if you\u2019re intentional and mindful, you can even use setbacks as a springboard to get back on track.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Setting realistic goals and achieving them is yours for the taking! Dream big and watch yourself achieve more than you ever thought possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

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      Following this 8-step plan to reach your goals will make all the difference.   Setting (and achieving!) goals is an exciting way to make progress in life, but it\u2019s not always easy. It takes a lot of courage to look at your life and decide that you want something different. 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