You have a goal you want to achieve. Awesome! Do you find yourself wishing for a magic wand?

Now is when the real battle begins.

Anyone that has ever tried to reach a goal would know – achieving big goals takes a lot of hard work and dedication. But, there are small things you can do to help yourself find a storybook ending.

These are my 4 top tips for you to help you achieve your goals the easiest way possible.

Don’t think big goals – just work on the next little step

By achieving small goals you can create motivation through self-efficacy or small wins. The more wins you put on the board the more your motivation will build. 

So if you want to achieve your goals the easiest way possible, experiment with keeping your timeline under 2 weeks and just concentrate on one step at a time. 

Extra tip – I always like to make the first step due by the end of the day to get myself off to a flying start!

Create a path of least resistance

We are creatures of habits and for most of us, habits are only created when we make it super easy for ourselves. 

So, when you are planning your goals – plan to slip your required action into your existing lifestyle as simply as possible. Then, do as much setup as you can.

So, when it is time for action – you have done your best to make it easy for yourself.

Setting yourself up for success will minimise the excuses you make in the moment for not going after your goals. This will increase your chances of action taking!

Feel accountable to your goals

To give yourself a fighting chance I recommend finding an accountability system that works for you.

Here are a few examples:

1. Share your goals

But, do it with the right people. These are people that will support and encourage you.

2. Have other people hold you accountable

Try setting up an accountability partnership with a friend. Or, join/create a group of like-minded goal-achieving people.

3. Create accountability in your day

Display them in an obvious place so every day you can remind yourself to be responsible for your success.

Really understand your “Why?”

If you want the best chance of attaining a new goal – be VERY excited about it!

If you want to be VERY excited about your goal. You need to have a deep understanding of why you need this goal in your life and how it is important to you.

A helpful question to ask yourself is:

What will my life be like when I attain this goal?

After answering this question you want to be buzzing. 

If you are not, you might want to think about shelving it for another time. And find something else to work on that lights you up.

Are you trying to achieve your goals the easiest way?

So, although this isn’t a fairy tale where all your wildest dreams will easily come true. If you keep these simple things in mind when you are taking action on your goals you can do to make your happy ending a little more achievable.