The Problem With New Year’s Resolutions<\/h3>\n
You see, the problem with most New Year\u2019s resolutions is they\u2019re just a want, a wish, a vague idea \u2014 there\u2019s no hard deadline or specificity to the goal. It\u2019s something that you\u2019re vaguely putting out in the universe. But the universe rewards those who are specific. The fact is that vague goals produce vague results.<\/p>\n
I read a recent statistic that only 3% of the population actually writes down specific, measurable goals…<\/p>\n
And correlated with that, 3% of the world\u2019s population owns 97% of the world\u2019s resources. So it\u2019s safe to say that goal setters who are specific about what they want and what they are willing to do to create it are high achievers.<\/p>\n
How to Set Goals<\/h3>\n
One of the best ways to give your goals clarity and specificity is to write them down as if you\u2019re writing specs for a work order \u2014 include every possible detail. If you want a car, write down the make, model, color, year, and features.<\/p>\n
Make sure they meet two main criteria: How much and by when.<\/strong><\/p>\n Instead of saying, \u201cI will lose 10 pounds,\u201d<\/em> say,\u00a0\u201cI will weigh 135 pounds by 5:00 pm on June 30th.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Being this specific unleashes the power of your subconscious mind. It has something to grasp as opposed to most New Year\u2019s resolutions that have a vague deadline of \u201csometime this year,\u201d<\/em> which doesn\u2019t give you the same push as 5:00 pm on June 30th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s something else to consider, that 3% of high-achieving goal setters I was talking about earlier also harness visualization<\/a> and affirmations<\/a> to engage their subconscious mind by letting their mind\u2019s eye envision their goal as already completed.<\/p>\n This creates something called structural tension (a conflict between what is and what is wanted) in our subconscious mind \u2013 a tension between what we\u2019re visualizing and our present reality. And our minds are goal-seeking organisms that will work night and day to close that gap, activating our subconscious creative powers to process and filter information differently.<\/p>\n Meaning, you\u2019ll start being more aware of anything that can help you achieve your goal, it\u2019ll tune in to any activity, relationship, and group that can get you closer to the life you\u2019re trying to create.<\/p>\n Making a New Year\u2019s resolution also doesn\u2019t really properly prepare you for overcoming fears and roadblocks.<\/p>\n If someone makes a vague resolution to start running daily, they\u2019ll probably get thoughts like, \u201cI could get hurt\u201d<\/em> or \u201cI\u2019ll have to wake up two hours earlier every day before work,\u201d<\/em> which will turn them off and have second thoughts of whether or not they really want to do it.<\/p>\n These considerations, fears, and roadblocks are going to be a part of your journey. In fact, if they don\u2019t come up, your goal isn\u2019t big enough to stretch you. The key is to know that they are normal, and to not let them stop you. It\u2019s part of the process.<\/p>\n Research also shows that if you repeat a behavior for 13 weeks<\/strong>, like learning how to meditate<\/a> and meditating 20 minutes a day, reviewing your goals twice a day, or writing thank-you letters to clients, it\u2019ll stick for life.<\/p>\n Working diligently on building or changing one new habit every quarter won\u2019t overwhelm you like an unrealistic list of New Year\u2019s resolutions or underestimate what you can actually do.<\/p>\n So just pick one new habit a quarter rather making a long list of all the things you are going to try to do. This is a much better strategy for success.<\/p>\n I want you to start with just one, big, realistic, specific goal. Write it down and review it constantly. Then I want you to make sure you do something every day that moves you closer to achieving it.<\/p>\n Tell me what your goal is by leaving a comment below.<\/p>\n If you are looking for a roadmap to achieve any goal and create the life you want, look no further than\u00a0Your Extraordinary Life Plan Program.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This powerful, brand-new, video course is my ultimate training program in setting and achieving your biggest goals. I\u2019ll walk you through the steps needed to create a crystal clear vision of what you want, choosing a BIG, ambitious goal, and putting together a complete plan of action and achievement. Make 2017 your best year yet<\/p>\n by :-\u00a0JackCanfield<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This article was published in 3alamaltanmya<\/a><\/p>\n sponsored by Future Builders International Academy<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Overcome Fears and Roadblocks in Goal-Setting<\/h3>\n
Don’t Wait to Set Goals<\/h3>\n
Create Your Extraordinary Life One Big Goal at a Time<\/h3>\n
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