Are you stuck in a rut? Can’t figure out why you’re struggling to get things done? Feeling a bit like a hamster on a wheel – hustling and bustling like mad, but not getting any further along? I know exactly how you feel, so don’t worry. Get back on track with your goals by recognizing where you’re going wrong. Turn your downfall into a success! Here are three reasons you might not be achieving your goals…
1. You don’t have a plan
The first thing I did that helped me achieve my goals was to get it down on paper. I’m not saying that every plan has to be followed to the letter, but not having a plan in the first place is a dangerous way to start. Decide exactly where you want to be, at what time, and develop a timeline of steps.
You might not even know what those steps are, so do your research so you know where you want to be. Research how women in your field climbed to success. Want to know how to make money from your blog? Then read The Ultimate Blog Plan. Listen to interviews with your heroes to see if they have any advice. Write it all down, and figure out the answer to what, when and how you’re going to achieve your goals.
2. You aren’t past the planning stage
Stop me when this sounds familiar, so you start with ‘I’m going to get to work’, you grab a coffee, choose your ‘serious’ playlist, make a to-do list, sit at your laptop, and think ‘phew. That was a lot of work. I should take a break…’
I sympathize with the situation, don’t get me wrong (to-do lists don’t make themselves, after all). But in truth, in this scenario, you’re taking a break without actually having started any work in the first place. Inspiration is great, but you can’t wait for it to come to you. You need to act, whether you’re feeling motivated or not. Stop wanting and wishing, and put in the hours!
3. You don’t believe in yourself
This is a big one for some dreamers; do you actually believe you’re going to be successful? Can you see yourself amongst those you admire, rubbing shoulders with the ranks of people you aspire to be like? Can you picture yourself in a big office (if that’s your dream) or does some part of you think that the best you’ll ever do is a corner cubicle?
Part of this is being confident, (which we know is easier said than done!). But there’s a much bigger part of it — do you believe you’re worthy of all the success you want? Do you believe you’re going to get everything you want, through hard work and determination? If not, this is going to be your biggest roadblock. No one is going to believe you can do it if you don’t believe it first! You have to believe in yourself because that’s the only thing that will take you to the next level. No one is going to do it for you! You’re talented, believe in that!
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Are you stuck in a rut? Can’t figure out why you’re struggling to get things done? Feeling a bit like a hamster on a wheel – hustling and bustling like mad, but not getting any further along? I know exactly how you feel, so don’t worry. Get back on track with your goals by recognizing where you’re going wrong. Turn your downfall into a success! Here are three reasons you might not be achieving your goals…
1. You don’t have a plan
The first thing I did that helped me achieve my goals was to get it down on paper. I’m not saying that every plan has to be followed to the letter, but not having a plan in the first place is a dangerous way to start. Decide exactly where you want to be, at what time, and develop a timeline of steps.
You might not even know what those steps are, so do your research so you know where you want to be. Research how women in your field climbed to success. Want to know how to make money from your blog? Then read The Ultimate Blog Plan. Listen to interviews with your heroes to see if they have any advice. Write it all down, and figure out the answer to what, when and how you’re going to achieve your goals.
2. You aren’t past the planning stage
Stop me when this sounds familiar, so you start with ‘I’m going to get to work’, you grab a coffee, choose your ‘serious’ playlist, make a to-do list, sit at your laptop, and think ‘phew. That was a lot of work. I should take a break…’
I sympathize with the situation, don’t get me wrong (to-do lists don’t make themselves, after all). But in truth, in this scenario, you’re taking a break without actually having started any work in the first place. Inspiration is great, but you can’t wait for it to come to you. You need to act, whether you’re feeling motivated or not. Stop wanting and wishing, and put in the hours!
3. You don’t believe in yourself
This is a big one for some dreamers; do you actually believe you’re going to be successful? Can you see yourself amongst those you admire, rubbing shoulders with the ranks of people you aspire to be like? Can you picture yourself in a big office (if that’s your dream) or does some part of you think that the best you’ll ever do is a corner cubicle?
Part of this is being confident, (which we know is easier said than done!). But there’s a much bigger part of it — do you believe you’re worthy of all the success you want? Do you believe you’re going to get everything you want, through hard work and determination? If not, this is going to be your biggest roadblock. No one is going to believe you can do it if you don’t believe it first! You have to believe in yourself because that’s the only thing that will take you to the next level. No one is going to do it for you! You’re talented, believe in that!
GOOD THINGS
…come to those who sign up for our emails