06 Feb What’s Your Carrot?

January is a big month for making goals and planning goals. Now how do you stay on the path?

Eye on The Prize—Keep your goal written down somewhere you will see everyday.

Paralyzing Doubt—Stay positive about your goal. Don’t let sneaking self critique bring you down. Is there a friend of family member who is always supportive? Give them a call when you feel self doubt creeping in.

Preempt Pitfalls—Think ahead about likely obstacles. Have a plan of action to handle them. This way they won’t catch you off guard and set you back. You’ll be prepared for dealing with them.

What is your Carrot—How can you motivate yourself? Often the goal itself isn’t enough to motivate ourselves. Think about some small rewards and motivations you can give yourself along the way.