The Reason You Haven't Achieved Your Dreams Yet
This is not your fault. This blog post will explain why you haven't yet realized your dreams and how to do so.
This post is for anyone who has ever felt like they were meant for more but never received what they desired in life. If you've been waiting for success to knock on your door, this blog post is exactly what you need. We'll debunk some common myths about success that may be preventing you from making a positive change in your life, and we'll give you some actionable advice on how to finally achieve those big goals that have eluded so many people over the years.
Whether it's achieving a new level of fitness, starting a business, or any other goal you may have, this post will show you what's been holding you back and provide you with the tools to finally change that.
One of the most common reasons people fail to achieve their goals is a lack of action. Instead of doing something to make it happen, they get caught up in planning and fantasizing about what could be. If this describes you, it's time to get serious about achieving your goals. Don't worry, we'll give you some pointers on how to do it later in this post.
Another reason people fail to achieve their goals is a lack of faith in themselves. They may believe that they are not intelligent or talented enough to achieve the level of success that they desire, or that their dreams are simply unrealistic. You are not meant to live someone else's definition of success.
The point is, it should be YOUR definition, not the public's, your boss's, or anyone else's. You don't have to follow the crowd; you can make your own rules and set your own success criteria. Don't let others define success for you; instead, decide for yourself what makes YOU tick.
If you want to achieve your goals, you must also eliminate excuses. Many people wait until they feel "ready" or "courageous enough" to take the leap and pursue their dreams, but this is a mistake. You don't have to be certain that you'll be successful to make a change; in fact, most successful people had very little going for them when they first took action toward their dream.
Take it from Oprah Winfrey: she was raised in poverty by a single, teenage mother and suffered sexual abuse as a child, but that didn't stop her from becoming one of the world's wealthiest women (talk show host) with a few college degrees and numerous honorary PhDs from prestigious universities. The moral of the story is that you don't have to have everything figured out before you start; just get started, and the rest will take care of itself.
Another reason people fail to achieve their goals is that they give up too easily. They may begin well, but as soon as things become difficult or they encounter a roadblock, they give up completely. This is usually due to a lack of planning and the absence of a solid game plan.
If this describes you, it's time to reconsider your goals in terms of action steps rather than end results. What are the specific steps you must take to achieve your goal? Break it down into manageable chunks and create a plan for how you're going to get there.
Last but not least, people fail to achieve their goals because they lack focus and consistency. They may have good intentions, but they never seem to follow through on them for more than a few weeks or months. This is usually due to a lack of motivation and a weak enough why for their goals.
If this describes you, it's time to start thinking about why you want to achieve your goal in the first place. What are you thinking? What are the advantages of achieving your goal? Keep these things in mind when you want to give up, and they will help you stay motivated along the way.
Now that we've covered some of the most common reasons people fail to achieve their goals, it's time to offer some advice on how you can begin taking action toward your goals/dreams.
Set realistic deadlines for yourself and stick to them.
Make a plan of action and ensure that each step is doable.
Be specific about your goal(s) and devote the necessary time to researching how to achieve them.
Keep yourself accountable by telling others about your plans or sharing your progress with a friend or colleague.
Find something that will motivate you to keep going even when things get tough (e.g., an inspirational quote, picture, etc.).
Stop making excuses for why you haven't yet reached your goal and start trusting the process!
You may not be where you want to be right now, but as long as you keep moving forward, it's only a matter of time before success knocks on your door.