How to Actually Accomplish the Things You Set Out to Do

We’re all guilty of it: starting a project, working hard and then forgetting about it well before it is ever completed. Luckily, there is a method that you can use to actually accomplish the things that you set out to do. Just follow these steps:

1. Plan What You Want to Do Carefully

Be choosy in what you want to do. While painting your entire house or starting your own business may seem great in theory, do you really want to put in all the work that goes into it? What about the risks – what are you willing to lose in order to make your project happen? While you may have a lot of great ideas, don’t initiate them until you are positive that they are things you want to achieve.

2. Develop a Plan and Set Goals Along the Way

You won’t accomplish a goal unless you set smaller, achievable goals along the way. Consider the example above of wanting to paint your house – you could break down the project into the following ways:

• Day 1 – Pick a paint color and type; buy materials;
• Day 2 – Remove all items from walls and store in a paint-free location;
• Day 3 – Tape;
• Day 4 – Paint area 1;
• Day 5 – Paint area 2;
• Day 6 – Repaint;
• Day 7 – Check for dryness – remove tape; and
• Day 8 – Replace moved items.

Having smaller goals helps you stay on track and get things done. Smaller goals also make a project more manageable.

3. Reward Yourself

Whatever your goal is, and whatever your smaller goals are along the way, remember to reward yourself. Congratulate yourself on your efforts and think of how good it will feel when your goal is achieved. You can also reward yourself physically or mentally as well, such as allowing yourself time to take a hot bath or cook yourself a delicious meal.

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