by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
9. Conduct periodic progress check-ins. It’s not enough to incorporate new habits and ditch old ones. You have to make time to consistently evaluate yourself to make sure that you’re on track. You might do this once you’ve achieved smaller goals that will build toward...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
8. Play the role. Think about who you want to be. How will that new-and-improved version of yourself act? How will you think, speak and live? Chances are, you’ll want to portray yourself as a humble yet confident person. Sit up straight rather than slouch. Look others...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
7. Find people to help you. No matter how driven you are, you’d be foolish to think you can achieve success single-handedly. Even if someone else isn’t aiding you directly, it’s helpful to establish a few individuals whom you can emulate, who will inspire you to...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
6. Stop procrastinating. You might embark on a given task only to find yourself wandering over to the fridge, checking email or Googling symptoms of an obscure illness (we’ve all been there). While procrastination may seem inevitable, try the 15-minute rule: Set a...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
5. Make the most of your weekends. It’s important to rest and recharge during the weekend, but it’s also a smart idea to prepare yourself for the week ahead, including how you plan on achieving your goal. When you wake up on Monday morning, don’t let the sound of the...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
4. Wake up super early. Sometimes, no matter how much you try to sequester yourself from daytime distractions such as kids, errands or even breaking news, it’s hard to keep focused. One solution that’s helped several prominent entrepreneurs find time to work toward...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
3. Minimize other types of distractions. Your desk might look like a Pinterest lover’s pristine dream, but if you fail to eliminate other distractions, your minimalist workspace will do you little good. Find ways to shut out family members (except for in an...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
2. Keep a clean workplace. Clutter doesn’t just physically get in the way, it’s scientifically proven to distract you. Think of it not only as a physical mess, but a mental one. Extra objects on your desk compete for your attention, and your brain must constantly...
by Jörgen Hägglund | 2018-10-29 | The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals
The 9 things you must do to achieve your goals. Make a list In order to achieve your goals, first you’ll have to determine exactly what they are. Don’t let this process overwhelm you — rely on instinct. Set a timer for three minutes and get all of your goals down on...