Do you have a dream? Do you know how to make your dream a reality? It is proven that those who have a dream and a plan for how to reach it are more successful than their counterparts. The following are 8 ways for you to set goals that ensure your dream becomes a reality.
1. Set clear, specific goals with deadlines – Your mental preparation is important and you need to visualize your goals. What exactly do you want? When do you want it by? How are you going to get it?
2. Write them down – What steps do you need to take to make it happen? You will need to create a strategic plan of action. It is a fact that if you write your goals down, it cements the desire in your brain and achieving them becomes more likely.
3. Share your goal with someone – If you talk about your goal, it will help you to stay encouraged and excited. It will also encourage those you tell to help you in any way they can.
4. Take action – Achievers are dreamers and doers. Do not let obstacles prevent you from taking action. Decide to move forward…and go for it!
5. Take small steps and BIG strides every day – take consistent steps each day to move you in the right direction. Set time periods for achieving each of them. Once you have a few small wins, start to stretch yourself by taking bigger steps.
6. Track your results – track your starting point, your ending point and where you are versus your goal. Evaluate your strategies and tactics. Are you getting the results expected or desired? If not make adjustments along the way.
7. Team up with a coach or mentor – find someone that will be your ‘buddy’ and keep you on track. A mentor may be a caring and trusting friend or colleague who listens to you and your concerns. A mentor is someone who may believe in you more than you do yourself….inspiring you to achieve more than you believed possible.
8. Celebrate your successes – every time that you reach a milestone, reward your accomplishments. It will keep your spirits high and help you stay focused on what you need to do to reach your desired results.

Reaching your dream is the desired outcome; keep moving toward it, even if you face setbacks and challenges. It is time for me to sign off and get moving forward toward my goals. Are you going to work on yours?

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