Why You Should Take Things One Step At A Time
While setting goals, we get really excited thinking about the positive changes they are going to bring to our lives.
We make elaborate plans and start enthusiastically working on our goals. But somewhere along the way, our motivation starts to fizzle.
Life gets in the way, we find it difficult to manage our time well and prioritize our goals. As a result, we end up falling off track with our goals.
So how do you get back on track? By taking one step at a time. Taking small steps can make it easier for you to stick to the plan and achieve your goals.
Here are some reasons why you should take one step at a time.
1. Little steps help you stay on track.
Achieving goals take a lot of time and effort. By breaking your goals into smaller chunks, you ensure that you make every day productive.When you start small and work your way up, it becomes easier for you to stay focused and motivated on the journey.
Since you make the most of every day, you know you are maximizing your chances of achieving your goals. Instead of thinking about whether you will be able to achieve a seemingly impossible goal, you give your best effort.
You enjoy the process as you actually take action instead of worrying about what you are going to do and how you are going to do it.
2. You can measure your progress.
When you measure your progress, you figure out what works for you and what doesn't, so you can effectively change strategies if needed.You understand how far you have come and what you need to do to move forward in your journey. It reminds you that you are going in the right direction.
It allows you to celebrate small wins as well. And as you celebrate small wins, you feel happier and maintain a positive frame of mind.
3. You don't feel overwhelmed.
The idea of achieving a big goal may seem overwhelming at first since you may feel you don't have the time or energy to achieve it with your busy schedule.Since small steps are easier to manage and achieve, you don't feel so overwhelmed with your goals.
You focus on the present instead of worrying about what might happen in the future. Remember, the present in your control, and whatever you do now will influence your future.
4. You're less likely to procrastinate.
It's easy to keep going once you take the first step and see progress. Many times, we put off working on our goals because we think we are not ready yet, or we don't have the time.But when you have clearly defined smaller goals, you go for it. You become more productive and get more things done. As you work on each small goal, you achieve growth and gain valuable insights that push you forward to your ultimate vision.
5. You effectively manage multiple goals.
We all set multiple goals at the same time. By breaking your goals into actionable steps, you can give time to each of your goals and consistently make progress. This way you are less likely to miss your goals.Planning for each goal and creating actionable steps for it can help you to be consistent in each area. By doing this, you can create an effective daily routine that helps you to achieve success in every area of your life.
Whether you want to master a new skill, lose weight or establish a new habit, you can't expect yourself to be perfect from the very beginning.
You will probably have to go through some trial and error, make a few (or a lot of) mistakes before you become good at something. Breaking your goals into smaller steps and focusing on one step at a time helps you to stay consistently motivated while you work towards becoming the best version yourself.
What goals are you working towards? How do you manage your time effectively?
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Hi Jigeesha!! Happy New Year! I hope you are doing well! I am taking a beginning language course (Spanish), and it is overwhelming, right now! So this post is a good reminder for me to take small steps, and not be too hard on myself! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Rebecca! Happy new year to you too! I'm pleased to hear from you:) And I'm so glad you found this post helpful. Good luck with Spanish. I'm sure you'll be a pro in no time:D
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