The New Year is usually the time to take the usual resolutions in all fields of life. It's initially a very exciting concept - one is filled with enthusiasm in the New Year and resolves to become a 'better person' that particular year, but what happens finally? As the weeks wear on, we lose the initial gusto and keep losing it in the coming months, till complete apathy sets in.
Have you ever felt frustrated by these circumstances and wished you could stay self-motivated, stick to your goals and achieve the success you so desire? Well, the good news is, your goals are truly achievable and you most certainly can get that sweet taste of success, if you follow some simple, but nifty tricks. Here are a few tips that can help anyone and everyone realize their personal dream.
BE SPECIFIC AND VISUALIZE
Set your goal clearly. Don't be vague or hazy about what you want. For instance, if you want to purchase a new home, be specific and certain about the kind of pad you want. Decide on the size of the house, the location etc. Visualize the house as if it were in front of you right now. The idea is to give the subconscious a suggestion of the idea, so that it will start working towards the goal. The mind is a complex entity and giving it a clear input sets it working towards the goal, thereby increasing the chances of success. As they say, 'thinking is being'.
IS IT WHAT YOU REALLY WANT
Have you set your goal because that is what you really want or is it because of some other reason? If your heart is not in what you're aiming for, then the chances of success are very, very slim. Discover what your heart really wants you to do and set your target accordingly. You might want to pursue a course in the Fine Arts, but becoming an engineer or doctor might seem to be more prestigious. If you're still going to enroll for engineering or medicine when you have no inclination for it, you'll only end up being a dismal failure.
PRIORITIZE
We all have multiple goals to deal with at any given point of time. One effective way to attain success at all levels is to decide the level of importance of each ambition. Write your goals down on a piece of paper and prioritize them, with the most important one at the top.
THINK POSITIVE
Once your objective has been set, think positive and think big. Aim for the stars and you shall land on top of the tree. Try not to discuss your personal ambition with anyone else - keep it to yourself. Your ambition is yours and ONLY yours. No one else has a say in the matter. This will block negative feedback coming in from other people. Even a hint of pessimism can mar all your chances of success.
GET REAL
Be realistic with your dreams and know exactly how much you can achieve. Though stretching your ambitions is a good thing, don't go too far with the exercise. Setting goals way above your capabilities and limitations only leads to defeatism.
SET DEADLINES
Instead of merely aiming to study well in the coming academic year, students would do very well to set deadlines or a time-frame to excel in their studies. Aiming to finish, say, 2 chapters a day, is very specific and planned, so that has a better success rate.
KEEP SELF-MOTIVATED
In spite of all the above techniques, chances are that the initial fervor starts flagging and diminishing. The key here is to keep oneself motivated by thinking of the several good consequences that are bound to follow with the self-discipline. It might be a good idea to jot down the pros and the cons of pursuing a goal on a piece of paper. When you see that the former weighs more than the latter, you begin to realize the exercise is well worth the effort. Then the goal automatically comes into sharp focus and 100% success is assured!
Provided that you follow all the above rules and keep sticking to them, you are bound to succeed in all aspects of your life!
