Set smaller, partial goals and shorter plans
As Addicted2Success.com states, a common problem with setting plans is that they tend to be too long-term. While it is good to have a perspective of what you want to accomplish in one to two years or five years, you need to work with shorter time periods when planning your goals. So set smaller goals and shorter plans.
Don't be too ambitious and keep your feet on the ground
Many people deliberately set ambitious goals to motivate themselves to achieve the best results. However, this has two negative consequences. Firstly, people are forced to push themselves too much in pursuing their plan, and in the end they lose motivation or after some time burn out. Secondly, they often fail to achieve their goals and as a result are disappointed. Both eventualities mean that next time they will not want to set any goals. So keep your feet on the ground, do not be overly ambitious and set realistic goals.
Determine (and remind yourself) why you want to achieve your goals
Motivation is important in achieving goals. While carrying out your plans, you are bound to encounter moments of self-doubt and lack of motivation. Precisely at such moments as these you need repeatedly to remind yourself of your primary motivation and why you want to achieve your goals.
Let others help you
The more the merrier. This also applies to goals. People often set goals for themselves but, be they personal or professional goals, you will have a much better chance of achieving them if you involve people around you in the activity. Let them help you and make an individual goal a collective one, especially if you are a manager and have a team of subordinates.
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