How many times have we talked about dreams and goals that we plan on achieving, but somehow we never end up accomplishing. Turning dreams into reality requires accountability and discipline. Stop talking the talk, and start walking the walk. Here are a couple of techniques to help hold yourself accountable.
Make a personal growth plan
Write down your plan and your goals for the year. Use this as a map to help guide you when making tough decisions. Place it somewhere you can easily see it as a reminder of where you are headed in life.
Ask for honest feedback
I know, it’s hard to hear criticism, but healthy criticism can help you improve and get better. Find a mentor that you trust and is willing to do that for you. Having someone to help hold you accountable and mentor you in life can really keep you on the right track.
Set a schedule
If you want to make a commitment in your life, you must set out time for it. Being organized with your time will help you maintain accountability.
Track your progress
Being able to reflect and see your progress can keep you inspired to keep going. If you are trying to live within a budget, it would be wise to track how much you spend daily and then reflect on it by the end of each week. Having check-in points will insure that you stay on track.
Love,
Karen
The criticism is the tricky part, a lot of people, myself included, get offended or are rather sensitive about themselves.
In my case, I have a bit of an inflated ego, something that has a lot to do with my own nature and the way i was brought up, I've spent years already trying to smoothen myself down and keep my mentality flexible enough to accept criticism, be it harsh or friendly, with time I've come to very much like people who are brutally honest, as those are actually the ones who will give me the raw data I need to work with.
Also, I'd like to add this to the ones you already noted. talking about our own plans (and i mean in detail) hinders us while doing them, why? .. Well, because it feels like it's already done, when people tell you that they're great or splendid or genius, you get your dose of dopamine and some other happy chemicals and that's a wrap, you won't really feel like doing anything, you're already happy OR they'll tear at you saying that your plans sound stupid or are impossible, leaving you with a sense of regret you even opened your mouth.
So unless you're getting advice from a confidant, simply stay as far away from telling anyone what you intend to do, they'll see it with your results eitherway! Great photos and thanks for the motivational post, Karen.
aww thanks for the awesome comment! Being open to constructive criticism helps you grow and become better. But I agree, hardwork and determination will pay off and people will see it in your work! :)
Great posts can be useful can be an experience. Hopefully be a friend who can help me to like you ..... to dream and hope to be achieved. Like @yooraa need friend support. Best regards.
Cute smiles with healthy background
aww thank you! :)
Wow your photos very sexy
Nice photos
Great article @karensuestudios.
Setting a schedule and tracking your progress, i think, is the most important thing you have to do in order to acchieve any goal.
Thank you for sharing you thoughts with us.
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aww thanks for stopping by to read! I couldn't agree more! Plus progress only makes you feel even better to keep on going!
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STOPVery great post :)
thank you!
I think the discipline is one of the most important parts of trying to accomplish our goals and dreams
Yes discipline takes patience and lots of practice!
Great pictures! 😎
thank you.
Great post Keren, I like it!
There's a quote of Garry V that I really like :
Please check my new post, I think you will like it!
@paps
hahahah thanks for the image! We are in control of our life! :) Great attitude.
My pleasure! :)
I think the meaning is to take responsibility for our lives and not control ;P
@paps will be happy if you check my post ^^
Setting milestones on your journey of progress is also important. A little positive reinforcement, with a treat or reward helps us keep fresh and enthusiastic.
:) Totally agree! Celebrate your wins!
(Does a little dance)
I agree about making plans to achieve our goals. We actually need to make things happen.
Lookin good!
hehe thanks for stopping by to read! :)
It is simple enough but often we tend to not discipline enough to get it through daily. The stamina required (mentally) is indeed another sort of training.
Takes lots of practice! I'm still working on it daily.
Indeed, it had yet to become my habit. Gonna grill myself for years.