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Week 4:
5 Questions to Ask
Before You Give Up That Goal!
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Week 4:
5 Questions to Ask
Before You Give Up That Goal!
Dear Friend,
The New Year is still new, but if you're one of the many who
declared New Year's resolutions, the odds are not in your favor to stick with
them. You can beat those odds, though, by
asking yourself these five questions when you feel on the verge of giving up on
your goal:
1.
Do I need to break it into smaller, more bite-sized
action steps?
If you force too many goals at once, you
set yourself up for failure. All you
need to do if this is the case, is break the goal into smaller pieces and
perhaps give yourself a more palatable timeline.
2.
What is the biggest obstacle to my progress?
If your goal
is to eat healthier, but if your attempts to stay on track are sabotaged by the
fact that you have to eat on the run and find yourself grabbing fast food every
day for lunch, you've got a problem.
Identify the things that are impeding your progress.
3.
What can I do to alleviate that obstacle?
Next,
address every obstacle by brainstorming for a workable solution. That means it needs to be a solution you will
actually use. Be honest with yourself
about what you need. And if you struggle
to come up with solutions, ask someone who has already conquered the challenge
you face.
4.
Am I pursuing the wrong goal for me?
Sometimes
being stuck is a way for your authentic self to put its foot down. If you can't seem to get unstuck, ask
yourself, "Why is this goal so important to me? What's the purpose?" "Is there another goal (perhaps even a
similar goal) that resonates with me more?"
5.
Am I holding on to the wrong goal just to prove I'm
not a quitter?
Don't fall into the trap of sticking with
something that's not authentic or not working for you simply because you don't
want to quit. Instead of thinking of it
as quitting, think of it as making room for the right goal - the one you will
be far more likely to achieve.
My challenge to you this week:
Identify a goal that you are struggling to complete. Ask yourself, "What is the purpose of this goal?"
Journaling Assignment:
What is the biggest obstacle to your progress? Brainstorm ways to overcome this obstacle.
Until next time...
Warm wishes,
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Valorie Burton, a life coach and speaker, is the author of Listen to Your Life, Rich Minds, Rich Rewards, What's Really Holding You Back?, Why Not You? and her latest, How Did I Get So Busy? The 28-Day Plan to Free Your Time, Reclaim Your Schedule and Reconnect with What Matters Most. Subscribe to her FREE, inspirational e-newsletter at www.valorieburton.com.
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