Goal-Getters & Routines

Good morning lovely followers, friends, and family! Today we are going to get into the importance of routine (as well as stepping out of it) and goal-setting as a means of self-assessment. I currently have the opportunity not only to learn about this topic with schooling/classes but also with hands-on training and countless resources through my business. Knowledge is truly power, and the more I can learn and implement in my own life, the more I can use that positive energy and knowledge to help others. That's what it's all about, folks! Change starts with yourself at the end of the day, and we should all be striving to become our best, most passionate, exuberant selves. So let's jump right in!

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Let this be crystal clear: goals have no platform without routine! Routine, in essence, is a daily plan of action that is followed through consistently in order to obtain a certain outcome. Whether it's having a schedule written out for classes or specific times for studying/working/sleeping; it's the meals you make, the people you see, the times you let your dog out for a shit - there are so many routines that are almost subconscious in our minds. Circling back to goals, we can ultimately see that goal-setting requires conscious, planned decisions to (hopefully) lead us to said goal.

In other words, the routines you create can make or break reaching a goal.

By considering all of the outcomes and narrowing down strategies, you can create a routine that will lead you to your ultimate goal one day at a time.

YOUR GOALS SHOULD SCARE THE HELL OUTTA YOU

What do you want for yourself? For your future family? Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 50 years? Do you want to travel? How about indulging? These are all questions you need to be asking yourself when it comes to long-term goals. Here's some more food for thought- reaching high means that even if you don't make it to the tippy top of your goal, you will still have accomplished SO MUCH in comparison to setting a goal that you know is easily achievable. Open yourself up to thinking large - what do you want to get out of this life?

YOUR GOAL SHOULD BE HIGHLY VISIBLE

Okay, so you've figured out what you want. Now is the fun part - write that shit down EVERYWHERE. In your planner, on your fridge, bathroom mirror, your bedroom wall, car dashboard, phone lock screen - get EXCITED about having such a cool thing to go after! This is designed to get you fired up every time you see your goal, and also helps with the manifestation aspect. Picture yourself hitting that goal and what it will feel like to take the sticky note off the mirror. Sit down and think about how you'll feel when you achieve what you've worked for; feel that energy rush through you every time you see that goal!

YOUR ROUTINE SHOULD BE MULTI-FACETED

To put it simply, a routine needs depth. There needs to be more than just a checklist of things you are doing to reach your goals. The constant strive for "more" is what separates the ordinary from the extraordinary in this sense. Open yourself up to new ideas. Listen to podcasts. Learn a skill that's out of your comfort zone. Then when you've obtained the info, IMPLEMENT IT! It is not enough to merely take it in - we must apply, apply, apply if we want the newfound knowledge to soak into the foundation of our daily lives.

YOUR ROUTINE SHOULD NOT BE STAGNANT

If you're consistently doing what you need to do, but no progress is being made, there needs to be a re-evaluation! This is a huge part of self-development while reaching a goal - realizing something is off and working to fix it at the source. What seems to be the problem? Can you control it? How can you edit your routine to take this into consideration? As we change, our goals may change too, and that's perfectly normal. The trick is to recognize that adaptation WITH DIRECTION will keep you on the path to reaching your goal(s)

ACCOUNTABILITY IS KEY

You're putting in the work and making the changes, but then you stop. You get a little tired and take a break, which turns into a few days of nothing which can lead to a few weeks, then a few months ... you get the picture. It is super important to have someone that you can go to to talk about your goals and keep you accountable, whether it's work-related or in your personal life. Having someone to push you and remind you what all the hard work is for can truly be the thing that pulls you out of a bad day. It could be a best friend, therapist, co-worker; whoever it is, make sure you trust them to give you the reality check once in a while.

And there you have it - some of my biggest tips when it comes to setting, staying on the course, and eventually reaching those lofty goals. What are your goals for the rest of 2020? Need an accountability buddy? My DMs are always open and I'd love to hear what you have in store for yourself :)

Until Next Time,

Anna xxx