12 Most Successful Ways to Take On a Huge Goal

1. Start with a grounded possibility
 just a reality check. Be open to possibilities and achievement, but make sure you have access — or can get access — to the tools and resources required. This sets you up for success.

2. Give yourself a realistic timeframe

Among the most important resources is time. Assessing an appropriate    timeframe can help guide progress and make sure the goal isn’t too overwhelming.

3. Write down, and commit to, the goal

Once you set the goal, own it. Put it in writing and put it in a place you’ll see it regularly: your date book, bathroom mirror or computer screen, for instance.

4. Use affirmations

Tell yourself you can do this. Use strong, optimistic language. Support yourself and cheer yourself on.

5. Break the really big goal into mini-goals

6. Don’t look past the next mini-goal

7. Recognize progress

8. Reward gains along the way

9. Regard some setbacks as inevitable due to sometimes Progress toward a goal is not a straight line

10. Let slip ups strengthen your resolve: But, use them to re-connect with your focus and plan. After giving yourself a break, don’t let yourself give up. Rather, reaffirm the commitment and remind yourself of your progress and success, so far.

11. Enroll support

Tell people who will be totally in your corner — and only those people. No need to invite smirks or snide remarks from any doubters. You need people cheering for you who know you can make it. Hint: you might find great support online with others who are also tackling a big goal similar to yours.

12. Believe you can do it!

This sounds like it might be simple or, maybe not that important. But when I think of the really big goals I’ve made. I had to believe that no matter how big the goal seemed, I could get there.

by Becky worked