Seven Tricks To Race You Towards Your Goal (Plus, FREE Printable!)

Did you set any goals/resolutions at the beginning of the year? Were you able to stick with them or were they ancient history by Valentines Day? If you have trouble sticking with your goals, you are not alone. In fact, recent studies have shown that 88% of New Year's Resolutions are not kept. No wonder the gym has been so empty lately.  ;-)

Today, I thought I'd share a few quick tips to help get you back on track (and a free printable checklist, too!). You don't need to wait for 2014 to roll around, or even the beginning of next week - today is as good a day as any! So without further ado, here are...

Seven Tricks To Race You Towards Your Goal 

1. Make sure you goals align with your priorities. If your family is your number one priority, then choosing a goal that takes you away from them (i.e., spending more time at the office) is not going to be very easy (or enjoyable) to accomplish.

2. Set "SMART" goals. You've probably heard this one before: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. For example, lets say you have a goal to lose some weight. Saying, "My goal is to lose weight" is not quite specific enough. Instead, try "My goal is to lose 20 lbs in 3 months." This way, you have a specific amount of weight, not to mention a date to help push you along.

3. Work on your goal every day. You would be amazed at what you can accomplish when you work on your goal every day. Add 2-3 things to your to-do list every day that push you closer towards your goal. Don't keep a to-do list? Start! There are tons of great list apps for smartphones these days and most are free.

4. Hold yourself accountable. One of the easiest ways I have found is to use a good 'ol fashioned checklist. Simply put your goals on the top and then give yourself a little check-mark at the end of the day if you met/supported your goal. No time to make a checklist? No worries! I made one for you. It may not be fancy, but sometimes simple is best. Click here for your free printable.

5. Visualize yourself achieving your goal. The mind is a spooky, spooky thing. The original super-computer, it will try to create what it "sees." Want to look good in your swimming suit this year? Imagine yourself strutting your stuff on the beach (minus a few pounds) and see what happens. *Doing this alone obviously will not melt the fat off your body, but it helps get your mind right!

6. Surround yourself with supportive people. This kind of goes without saying, but when you are around people who are encouraging and helpful, it is WAAAY easier to feel good about what you are doing (especially when you hit a rough patch, which you inevitably will). The opposite is also true...don't let the haters bring you down!

7. Finally, to piggy-back off that last point, follow some blogs related to your goal. Unless your goal is to spend less time on the internet, finding blogs that relate to your goal can help to keep you inspired. They may even provide you with helpful tips.

Implement any of these strategies into your life and you will find yourself soaring towards your goals! If you would like even more assistance reaching your goals, visit here for some 1:1 assistance - I'd love to help you!