3 Ways to Be More Mindful About Your Goals
We all have hopes and dreams for our lives, no matter how far off those dreams may be. It doesn’t matter if our goals relate to our health, happiness, relationships, career, or travel. When we allow ourselves to create an exciting vision for our future, it gives us a sense of enthusiasm and joy.
When we stop daydreaming and dive into our everyday life, we often forget to bring that sense of hope and excitement with us. So many of us miss the whole point of having dreams and goals in the first place. Our dreams can help us open up to the joy around to us each day. When we stay on track with our goals, our everyday moments can be filled with passion and a zest for life.
Stay open and receptive
Ease up on the big picture of your goal. Instead of worrying about how you’ll ever achieve your goal, be open and receptive to life right now. It’s easy to get caught up in believing that life is hard, and happiness is only for some people. But that’s simply not true. Life is a gift and when we are open and receptive to viewing it as such, we feel better. When we feel good, it’s easier to maintain momentum. Let go of the big overwhelming picture of reaching your goals. Instead, put your focus on seeing what is amazing about life right now.
It’s okay to say no
Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to say yes others and no to ourselves? We are so afraid of disappointing others that many times, we end up betraying our true feelings. Staying on track with your goals means you can’t be everything to everyone. It’s challenging to enjoy life when we are over-committed, and we give out more energy out than we keep.
Be clear in your definition of success and happiness and determine what a successful day looks like to you. Healthy boundaries require saying no more than we say yes. Saying no doesn’t mean we stop being in service to others or we don’t lend a helping hand. Saying no is really about saying yes to ourselves first. It’s about being accountable for our own personal happiness.
When we say yes to ourselves first, we open ourselves up to say yes to the people and experiences that mean the most to us.
Baby steps
When we spend too much time focused on reaching our end goal or dream, we can get stuck in the hamster-wheel of not feeling good enough today. The bigger the dream, the more self-doubt and worry we can allow in. Feeling overwhelmed and stuck often prevents us from making any steps forward.
Instead of only thinking about the end game, focus on making tiny steps each day that are in line with your goal. Small steps forward are exactly how we stay on track and achieve goals.
While it’s important to keep your eye on the prize and strive for that end goal, it’s always better to enjoy the journey and love where you are right now.
Question: How will you stay on your track and love your life today?
