96| Write your comments | Vote |By: Shirley Bullington |Type: Self Improvement | 2005-10-12 |
Title: Goals Help In Getting Out Of The "Pits"
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Have you ever encountered a person who feels like they are just
"unfocused". Or maybe this is happening to you. Studies have
shown that many people (including very successful ones) feel
this way. We often get the feeling that we're stuck in a rut,
going through the daily grind, just to stay where we are. Sort
of like being on a treadmill: at the end of the day we're
spent, but what have we accomplished?
While most of us are not happy or satisfied with this feeling,
some experts contend that this is really a good thing. How can
that be? That seems totally against everything we've been
taught.
The fact is, it's the people who are not dissatisfied about
being in a rut that are the ones who will never get out of it.
If we are thinking about our goals, we will stand a much better
chance of achieving them.
Three things to think about are:
1. What are we doing to achieve our goals? Are your
goal-achieving activities consistant? Do they fit you and your
personality?
2. Have you eliminated the waste in your life and your mind?
What's taking your time and energy but not helping with goal
achievement?
3. Practice numbers 1 and 2 above!
Remember, though, that great achievements take time. Oh sure,
we hear about this guy or that gal that came in and became the
top salesperson of their Company in a few weeks flat. Does that
ever happen? Sometimes. But, I would suggest that usually that
person has spent time and effort elsewhere preparing for this
position. Success rarely happens overnight. For example, was
Tiger Woods successful the first time he picked up a golf club?
I doubt it.
But back to that pit. If you feel like you really are stuck and
can't get out, try doing something radically different. Make
some new goals, imagine what life will be like when you're
achieved them, get rid of what isn't working. Think big and
write down new goals or re-affirm your old ones. Also, remember
to practice realistic patience.
About The Author: Shirley Bullington has studied with several
personal improvement trainers and loves the subject of goals
and goal setting. She operates http://www.rgoals.com which is a
goal and goal resource site. Please go to http://www.rgoals.com
often for goal resources.
Author: Shirley Bullington