One problem many of us have is staying motivated over the long run. How can you shake off those seasonal blues and keep on task? One way I stay motivated is by setting attainable goals. Once I reach my goals, I set more.
It also helps to have a long term goal or two as well that you can simultaneously work towards. Personally, my short term goals are generally related to my car (speakers, paint, tint…) but my long(er) term goals include owning a house and paying off my student loans. Now please don’t confuse these with your dreams or ambitions.
Your dreams and ambitions serve their purpose to drive you but these short term goals are like espresso shots, a strong boost of caffeine to keep you going throughout the day. Whenever you get down just think about how good it will feel to reach your goal. But how do I reach it? I have goals but they never get closer…
The easiest way I have found to reach my short term goals is to save at least 10% of each paycheck to a separate savings account to accrue interest. You would be surprised at how quickly it will add up. If you don’t have this luxury, think about doing things on the side such as selling things on eBay.com or doing specialty gigs such as consulting, writing, or labor.
Resourcefulness is a key element to successful living and the sooner you can make it a habit, the better off you will be. So remember, keep your dreams high, your long term goals in mind, and your short term goals in reach and you will find yourself striving for success daily.
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