Are you raring to go with your goals this year? The New Year can be incredibly motivating and a great time to kickstart your goals. But you only have to look back over the previous year to see that it isn’t always easy to keep your goals on track. There are so many things that can get in the way – from interruptions through to illness, changes in your surroundings through to shinier ideas popping into your head.
Naturally, your motivation will dip over time, which can lead to issues with staying on track. So if you’re looking for ways to keep yourself motivated and those goals on track for the year ahead, here are 5 creative ways to get you started.
#1: Keep your goals on track with daily journaling
Daily journaling isn’t just a great way to clear your headspace; it’s also good for motivation. It can do you the world of good writing down all your thoughts about achieving your goals. You can uncover any sneaky self-sabotaging thoughts, discover hidden motivators and understand more about why you want to reach this goal.
Journaling also provides you with a means of keeping track of your progress. This can help you establish patterns around your own energy levels, discover when you’re most productive and help you see how much progress you’re actually making. And if you’re looking to plan out your week to help keep you on track, check out How to plan your week like a pro!
#2: Visualise your success
Visualisation can be a powerful tool in your quest to keep your goals on track. Spending just 5-10 minutes a day visualising your desired result can really help ramp up your motivation and determination.
If you’re not great at visualising, make use of a visualisation board. Create a collage of images and words that symbolise those goals you want to achieve. You can then spend 5-10 minutes looking at it each day, imagining how it feels to accomplish those things and feeling those positive feelings.
#3: Daily gratitude
Practising daily gratitude is another creative way to stay on track with your goals. It helps keep your motivation and positivity high, so you’re more focused on achieving more of the same in your life. You can also use this to ramp up your intentions by being grateful for already achieving those goals you want. This helps the Law of Attraction kick in as your brain will start to believe you already have those things – and do what’s needed to bring them into your life.
#4: Make use of affirmations
Create affirmations linked to your goals and pin them around your house. They’re like little love notes to yourself, reminding you of how great you are and how wonderful your life can be. This, again, is designed to help you feel more positive and motivated to go for those things you want whilst also ramping up your self-belief and trust.
#5: Keep your goals on track with positive language
Finally, ensure you’re always positively talking about the goals you want to achieve. The words you use matter as they seep into your subconscious and help create the beliefs you have. Not only does this help with motivation, but it’s also always important to realise that you’re only going to go all-in on the things you truly want. If you’re talking down about something, you’re sending signals to your subconscious that you don’t really want it.
If you’re looking to ramp up your motivation and achieve your goals this year, the above 5 tips will help you keep your goals on track. It’s also essential to properly manage all of your projects – so check out 5 ways to use a project management tool in your business for ideas on getting started.