We all have things we would like to change in our lives, or areas where we would like to grow. Sometimes we just feel stuck and we don't know why. It is important to constantly learn and grow in our lives or we stagnate. This can also lead to feelings of emptiness and lack of purpose. We need to set goals so we can have that feeling of accomplishment that comes with completing a task. This allows up to feel competent and strong.
Our society tells us what we should want to be and what we should want to do. It is familiar to follow these guidelines even if it isn't making us happy. The media tells us we should want to be rich and thin, and often we strive towards this without thinking if these are really our priorities. If is time to sit down and think about what you really want out of life. You may be surprised. When you figure out your priorities you can then set goals which reflect them. You may have been spending much of your time on pursuing goals that are meaningless for you. The following activities will help you spend time moving towards your real objectives.
Thinking about our goals can feel overwhelming. Often our goals are extensive and we may not even know how to start. It can be scary to think of all the tasks that need to be completed before we reach that goal. This is why we don't start many of the tasks that will help us reach our objectives.
Some of our goals may take many years to complete. The benefits of our goals are often far in the future. Without those benefits it's difficult to maintain our enthusiasm. It is necessary to reward ourselves after each small step we complete. Working towards our goals is difficult, and if we don't acknowledge that hard work along the way, it is easy to get discouraged. To maintain your motivation you must congratulate yourself for the hard work you are doing on a regular basis.
