4 Steps to Take to Act on Your Goals

These 4 simple steps will set you on the right path for achieving your goals

Goals by Markus Winkler

Goals. We all have them. We all say we are going to do something, achieve something. But as the days go past, we never seem to act on them. Why is that? It is simple, we have not taken time out of our schedules to create an actionable plan. Setting goals is an important aspect of our lives. It allows us to work for some, or at times seem like we are working towards something. When a goal is just in your mind, it starts to lose value. When it starts to lose value, you start to overthink how you will achieve the goal you have created, leading to you straying away from it. I have personally suffered from this. The goals we create for ourselves are something we should have a clear understanding of, which is why I use the following 4 steps for each goal I create. Once you see the benefits of each one, you will not be able to turn back to your old ways.

1. Write Your Goal Down

Writing your goal down is an important first step. Whether you have been thinking about this goal for the past few weeks or thought of it when you were in the shower this morning, make sure to document it. You can document anywhere that is easily accessible for you, whether it is a post-it note on your desk or a notes application such as…