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So Stop Planning, Start Doing, and Achieve More!

Do you have some aspirations that are beyond your current capabilities? It’s natural to dream of things that you want to do someday, but currently can’t. However, to realize your dreams, at some point you must stop planning and start taking action.

While planning is an important part of bringing your dreams to life, avoid dedicating more time to the mental preparation than to action. If you spend your entire life planning for the future, then when will you actually start living?

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Try these strategies to help jumpstart your goal-achieving actions:

1. Actions speak louder than words. You’ve probably heard this statement before, but have you really considered the meaning? Taking action and achieving are more powerful than simply planning for the future. Start taking steps in the right direction while planning, instead of waiting for every detail of your plan to be complete.

• Keep in mind that you can accomplish your goals as long as you’re moving in a forward direction. It may take some time, depending on how large your goal is, but moving forward will get you where you want to be. Taking action, regardless of how small, moves you forward.

2. Consider the language you use. Which is more effective, “I am going to lose weight,” or “I am losing weight”? How about the difference between “I am planning on going to school,” and “I am currently attending school”? The differences in these statements may have a profound impact on whether you’re actually going somewhere, or just thinking about it.

• Try this: Rather than saying “I am going to lose weight” (which is something you could say for years without shedding a pound!), take action to lose a little weight; then say: “I have dropped a few pounds and I am still going!”

3. Break goals into smaller bites. Rather than creating a lengthy plan that will take several years to fully realize, why not break your goals into smaller pieces that you can achieve one at a time? Setting goals too far into the future can hamper your ability to take small steps in the right direction now.

• For example, say you want to lose 100 pounds. Try setting goals to lose 1% of your body weight per week until you reach your final goal. Achieving several weight loss goals over a period of time will help keep you motivated rather than struggling endlessly for that one far-off goal.
• Perhaps you want to achieve something over a period of time, such as graduating from college in four years. In this case, you can break your goals into quarters or semesters. This will help you feel a sense of success with your progress as you work toward the larger goal of graduating with a degree.

Sometimes you may feel challenged to build the momentum you need to achieve goals and get where you want to be in life. Raise your standards and expect action from yourself instead of just thoughts and words.

If you’re struggling to move from planning to actual accomplishments, try breaking your goals into smaller pieces. You’ll be amazed at how motivational a little success can be!

So say, “YES I CAN! I know I can reach my goals!”

My goals are important, and they matter to me. I set them realistically, and I meet them because I am committed to them. My mindset is one of success. I am strong and reach every goal I set because I have the ability and dedication to do so.

YES! I am a successful person. Things are not always perfect, but I keep working at them until they become what I expect and want them to be. I refuse to see giving up or quitting as an option. I see only good things like success, peace, and joy in my life.

I reap what I sow, and I sow joy, success and strength. My goals are within my grasp. Each day, I see them getting closer. It is only a matter of time before I achieve my goals because I continue to work and persevere.

As I reach my goals, I set new ones, so I always have something worth working for. My goals hold my interest and I see the value in them.

My goals help me take charge of my life. I do things that matter. Through helping others strengthen themselves and reach their goals, I see my own improvement. That is much of what makes me successful.

Today, I feel confident that my goals are within reach and I take action to make them happen.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How can I work toward meeting my goals more quickly?
2. What should I do to keep my goals in perspective?
3. Why is it so important that I set and work toward my goals?

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Your “YES I Can!” Checklist

Use this checklist as a reminder of the important steps you can take to develop an “I Can” attitude. You’ll soon discover that you’ve become action-oriented, saying “I Can” instead of “I Can’t!”

Combating Self-Doubt

_____  Don’t take criticism personally.

_____  Find ways to improve your skills.

_____  Think about past successes.

_____  Break the problem or task into manageable pieces.

_____  Delegate what you can.

Changing The Negative Mindset

_____  Pull out your action plan and examine your goals.

_____  Examine your strategy for achieving those goals.

_____  Decide how to get what you’re life is lacking.

_____  Make new goals to get what you want.

_____  Divide your goals into achievable steps.

_____  Establish support groups and lean on them when necessary.

Finding Your Positive Attitude

_____  Be thankful.

_____  Be flexible.

_____  Journal your thoughts.

_____  Use personal mantras or positive affirmations daily.