I’m sure you’ve experienced the disappointment of falling off track of your goals, whether it’s a goal to lose weight, save money, or get a promotion. So why do we fall off track of our goals and how can we keep the momentum going?

Setting Goals

When we set a goal, it’s easy to be motivated and excited about it in the beginning. But as time passes, it can be hard to stay motivated and keep up the momentum. Without motivation, it’s easy to become sidetracked and lose focus.

Deeply knowing your “why” and who you are at the soul level provides you with unwavering motivation because it comes from the most authentic version of who you are and how to live your purpose.

Planning

Another reason people fall off track of their goals is a lack of planning. Many of us set goals without taking the time to plan out how we’re going to achieve them. Without a plan, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and be stuck in analysis paralysis. It can feel like there are so many things you want or need to get done, but you’re not sure where to start or if those tasks will even make a difference.

Looking at the future version of you that you want to become and working backwards from that, you can create an action plan. What steps would your future self have taken to get to where they are now? Keep breaking the chunks into bite-sized action steps that are easy to manage and keep up with.

Support

Finally, people can fall off track of their goals due to a lack of support. It’s important to have a strong support system in place when trying to achieve a goal. Without support, it can be difficult to stay on track and stay motivated.

Support can be from a partner, a business friend, a mentor, a coach, etc. Sometimes the people we are closest with aren’t the best support systems. Even though they are well-meaning, they may not understand the goals we’re trying to achieve or the change we want to create.

It can feel frustrating not to have the support we want in the way we need it — but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a supportive system or group.

No matter what the reason, it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to get back on track. Take the time to assess why you fell off track and develop a plan to get back on track. With the right motivation and support, you can achieve your goals.

Consistency

Consistency is key when it comes to achieving goals. It’s important to set a consistent schedule and stick to it. This means setting aside a certain amount of time each day to work on your goals and making sure to stay on track. It also means being consistent with your efforts and not getting discouraged if you don’t see immediate results.

Consistency will help you stay motivated and focused on your goals, and it will help you make progress toward achieving them.

Are you looking for ways to stay consistent and achieve your goals?

Here are some tips to help you stay consistent and reach your goals.

1. Set bite-sized goals.
   

   It’s important to set realistic goals that you can make progress towards each day. If you set goals that are too ambitious/ far from where you are now, you’ll be more likely to give up when you don’t reach them right away.

   Keep these big ambitious goals as something to strive towards BUT break them down into smaller, achievable steps so that you can stay motivated and on track. 

    

2. Track your progress.
   

   Tracking your progress is a great way to stay motivated and consistent. Make sure to track your progress regularly so that you can see how far you’ve come and how much further you have to go.

    

3. Celebrate your successes.
   

   Celebrating your successes is a great way to stay motivated and consistent. Take time to recognize and appreciate the progress you’ve made and the goals you’ve achieved.

    

4. Find an accountability partner.
   

   Having an accountability partner can help you stay consistent and on track. Find someone who will keep you accountable and motivated to reach your goals.

    

5. Set reminders.
   

   Setting reminders can help you stay on track and consistent. Set reminders for yourself to check in on your progress and stay focused on your goals.

Staying consistent and achieving your goals can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. With these tips, you can stay motivated and on track to reach your goals. Good luck!

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XO,
Meagan