We all know the importance of committing to our goals. The problem is we don't always know how to do it. We spend so much time planning out what we're doing that when it comes time for us to commit, something gets in the way and stops us from following through with it. You can plan all you want, but if you don't have a strategy for sticking to your commitment, then nothing will ever change. Try these simple steps to help your goal become a reality.
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Know your why. The biggest thing that can make you fully commit to your goals is knowing why you have to do it and what you will get out of it.
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Write it down. Doesn't sound like much but just writing down what you are committing to in a journal or daybook can makes all the difference between success and failure.
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Share your goal. Telling a colleague or friend makes you more motivated, simply because you care what this person thinks of you.
- Devise a punishment. If it helps, devise a punishment should you fail to stick to your commitment, such as making a financial donation to your least favourite political party.
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