#goals and dreams

[lilydrafts]

Love yourself enough to walk away from anything breaking your heart.

[agirlwithglam]

S.M.A.R.T goals:

How to set and achieve your goals

What does SMART stand for?

S - specific. don't just set vague goals like "i wanna get fit" or "i wanna get abs". how are you gonna know when/ where to start? if you want to get fit: your goal could be "go to the gym for 30 mins everyday" or "i want to run 5k in under 30 mins". whatever works for you. some other examples: -> if your big goal is to get high marks on your next test: your "mini" goals/ steps should be to study everyday for at least 30-60mins. -> if your big goal is to get money/ become rich: your steps/ mini goals should be to save $___ daily first. and also figure out a way you can make a mini business/ get a job.

M - measurable. make sure that your goals are measurable- meaning that you should be able to track them. some examples: -> if your goal is to read more: then create or find a habit tracker or something so everyday when you read, you can mark it down for that day. ! recommended resource: James Clear's habit tracker journal- you can find it on amazon.

A - Achievable keep your goals realistic and attainable. if you know you dont have the time/ energy to read a whole book in 1 week, dont do it- otherwise you'll get easily discouraged. the goldilocks principle: don't make it too easy, where it doesn't give you a challenge, but don't make it too hard either, otherwise you'll get easily discouraged.

R - Relevant basically a WHY. why do you want/ need to accomplish this goal? have a motivation which drives you. make sure your goal is relevant to you in some sort of way. example: -> if you want to learn a language such as spanish, why do you wanna learn it? because you want to travel to Spain one day? to be able to communicate with someone? even if the purpose is as simple as "wanting to be bilingual cus it makes me feel cool and impressive" - if that motivates you, then go ahead!

T - time bound your goals need to have some sort of deadline or urgency attached to it- otherwise you could take all the time you want to start and procrastinate as much as you want. having a deadline for the goal will motivate you to take action sooner, than later.

how to use SMART goals effectively:

decide on the goal. (something that you actually need/ want to accomplish.)

break it down into smaller steps. (very small. so small that you can start working on whatever it is NOW.) you want to get high marks on your test? lets break it down. study 30 mins everyday -> walk to desk -> get material out -> identify what you need to study -> find your weaker topics & write it out -> create a planner or smth -> start studying. // need help? find videos online, go thru material again, find study tips, etc.

write them down. (helps you stay accountable. also people who write their goals down are 42% more likely to achieve them than people who don't write it down.)

create an action plan. (relates to the 2nd point. outline the necessary steps to take, identify resources, set milestones, plan for potential obstacles.)

monitor and evaluate progress. (regularly review your goals, mistakes, and progress. what could you do better to be more efficient and quicker? how can you learn from your mistakes?)

stay committed and flexible. (you really need to be committed to achieve the goals, you shouldn't just start off super excited, doing great in the first week then slacking off. you've made a commitment to YOURSELF. respect yourself enough to stick to it! but also be flexible with your goals. if you're reeeallyy not able to do it one day, plan to do a bit more the next day. stay focussed and don't get discouraged by setbacks.)

celebrate achievements. (recognise when you've hit a major milestone, and celebrate it! this helps you maintain motivation and a sense of accomplishment. and reward yourself!!)

random additional tips:

visualisation. (such a strong form of manifestation. everyday visualise yourself with your goals, feeling all the emotions and thoughts that come with it! visualisation can also really boost your motivation and drive to achieve it.)

PRIORITIES. (remember that also, all goals aren't equally important. prioritise the ones that really matter. this doesn't mean that you can't focus on the other goals, just make sure the ones that need more attention, get more attention.)

positive language. (use kind and encouraging words towards yourself. know and understand that you are that girl who can achieve ANYTHING she sets her mind to.)

seek support. (ask friends and family or a mentor for help. if you want, be careful tho, share your goals with them to help you stay accountable. and if you know a person who's achieved your goals, GET ADVICE FROM THEM! where better to get advice from than someone who's been through what you're going through?)

stay organised. (self explanatory. just stay organised. messy space = messy mind. clean space = clean mind.)

maintain balance. (of course your goals are important, but so is the age you're currently at. especially if you're a teenage, DONT WASTE THESE YEARS!! get out of the house! make friends! go to parties! LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST. also make sure that you get the adequate rest needed!)

write about your journey. (write about the struggles, the obstacles, how you overcame them, insights you got on this journey, etc. trust me, it'll be so interesting and helpful to read when you're older.)

[scotland-wolves]

[historian-in-pearls]

Since I always like a challenge & having as diverse a portfolio as possible, I'm setting two goals between now and May of next year: finish a graduate-level history course to renew my teaching certification and pass the Praxis content exams (history, geography, government, and economics) to add one for middle school social studies. (And maaaaybe a PhD but I'm holding off telling my parents that because my mom will be way too prematurely excited)

Time for sour cherry licorice, index cards, and SO MUCH COFFEE 🎉

[studywithrosie]

Persistence requires patience. Anything that you set out to accomplish, big or small, always has a process. Things take time to come together. So be patient while you persist, and whatever you have put your time and effort towards will come to fruition beautifully.

[daily--cats]

A Family portrait during the Spanish Flu, 1918 ♡

[ur-daily-inspiration]

[catchymemes]

[successladder]

And Then You Woke Up

[btgcoach]

Here are three tips to help you Crush Your Goals and Make your Dreams a Reality.

[worksmarter4yourfuture]

April is one of the key months of the year (believe it or not). With a 1/4 of the year already in the books - one might find themselves not where they expected to be at this time of the year.

April is that critical month, where what you do now can blossom or grow into something amazing as the rest of the year unfolds. The one month where people still spend time online before their attention is turned towards the outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather.

You may find your 'New Year's goals' are not taking shape the way you anticipated - but now is the time to revisit what your goals are. Create a new plan and figure out the best way to implement it.

April offers each of us 30 days to take steps to building something amazing.

With a clean slate, a revised game plan and a fresh new month ahead of us - the sky can be the limit to creating a phenomenal rest of 2024!

I look forward to seeing everyone Succeed and making the rest of 2024 the best year ever for all of us.

[lilydrafts]

I will make a very beautiful life for myself no matter what it takes.

[daily-spooky]

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[ultradannyboyblog]

I'm Now Working On a New Future

Although it is essential to forget the ‘past’ and only live in the ‘today’ – I am now working on a new ‘future’ because that is how we plan our dreams and goals.  Our gains and losses from yesterday and the fact that we may not be here tomorrow makes it critical to have realistic and achievable goals for today. I remember what an aging sailor from Twillingate, Newfoundland, once told me about…

[becomingher-era]

The feminine urge to be pretty, make more money, and get closer to God.

[daily--cats]

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