The hardest part about setting goals is actually reaching them. Once you've identified what it is that you want from your life, breaking down the steps to achieve them can be overwhelming. But don't worry! There are plenty of ways to make progress toward your goals every day. Here are five tips for making sure that you're moving closer to achieving those dreams.

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Identifying your goals.

This is the most important step in moving closer to your goals daily, because it’s where you get clear about what you want and how to get there. You don’t want to be making vague statements like “I want more money” or “I want a better job,” because those are just words without meaning—and no matter how much you wish otherwise, life doesn't work that way! It's important for this step that you write down specific things you want. It can be something as simple as "I want more sleep" (which A LOT of goal-oriented people struggle with). This might mean you need to time box your daily routine, which in turn will see you taking inventory of your daily activities. This will help you create a framework for consistency.

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Break them down into manageable steps.

Make each step specific and measurable, with a date you can use as a reference point.

Make each step achievable. If you want to lose weight for example, but don't know how much exercise is too much or what kind of diet would work best for your body type, that's okay! You don't have to do everything at once; just start small and figure out what works best for you! You'll find out for yourself what is achievable.

Make each step time-bound—set aside some time every day (or evening) where you put aside all distractions and focus on achieving your goal(s).

Create habits around moving closer to your goals daily by using apps like Habitica or RescueTime every morning when setting up tasks for yourself; this will help keep things consistent so they become easier over time instead of feeling overwhelming at first glance!

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Set a time to work on each goal every day.

Set a time to work on each goal every day. When we're working towards a goal we often make the mistake that motivation is what helps us achieve our goals. But motivation, unfortunately, is fleeting. What we really need is consistency. Setting a time aside each day to work towards a goal (no matter how we're feeling!) can help us create habits that will help in being consistent.

Commit to your plan and hold yourself accountable.

The first thing you need to do is assess where you are and where you'd like to be. How many times have we heard of people who want something but fail because they don't commit? If it's something as simple as working out more regularly, then the first step is getting started.

The second step is setting a goal for yourself and then holding yourself accountable by making sure that whatever changes are made in your life are aligned with those goals. YOu might buy a bike to commute to work instead of driving if that's feasible. Or walk to lunch instead of getting it delivered. This makes things much easier when trying new things because there's no room for excuses or procrastination!

If you want something bad enough, then you have to commit to it. Commitment means not compromising your goals for anything else.

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Be patient, don't give up, and be kind to yourself if you stumble along the way to success.

Remember this: You are not alone.

You are not perfect and neither are the people around you, so it's important to be kind to yourself when things don't go as planned or as hoped.

Often we tend to be very hard on ourselves because we think that everything has to happen right now: “Why isn't this working!?!? I should have gotten this done already!” But guess what? You won't reach your goals by saying those things out loud or even thinking them! Instead, try focusing on how much better everything can get from now on—and then act accordingly

The key here is patience; just like anything else worth doing takes time and effort, so does moving closer toward achieving goals every single day. Remember: success isn't about being perfect all the time; if there's one thing everyone can agree upon it's that no one ever achieves perfection.

You can do it!

You may not be close to your current goal(s) right now, but you even reading this article is a step closer to it! You are not alone—there are many people like you who have experienced similar challenges, and they’re all working toward their goals too. We all have our own way of dealing with these issues and obstacles in life, so don’t feel like something is wrong with you or be discouraged if where you are is not where you want to be. Just remember: The most important step to achieving any goals is getting started.

Conclusion

The next time you find yourself feeling overwhelmed with life’s challenges, remember that it can be easier to make small changes than large ones. You don’t have to overhaul everything at once—just start stepping toward your goals one at a time. Working with a Life Coach can be a great way to keep yourself accountable and to unpack your goals into achievable steps. If you're interested in getting a complimentary consultation, fill out the form below to get started!