EAP 63: Stop Making Excuses & Start Reaching Your Goals
Perhaps you’ve reached that time of the year where your new year’s resolutions have worn off, or winter was a hard season for you to stay on track, or you have good intentions of working towards your goals but something keeps tripping you up. On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi shares with listeners her 5 ways to stop making excuses and start reaching your goals to get the results you want.
1.Stop comparing yourself to others – There is no need to put unrealistic expectations on yourself or compare your life to those around you. Everyone is different, and even if that girl looks like she has it all together, she doesn’t. Recognize the differences between yourself and others and capitalize on the things that make you unique.
2.Conquer the fear of the unknown – By worrying about what could happen, the potential of failure, or the possibility that you are not up for the challenge, you get into a cycle of analysis paralysis and never move forward. Accept that unexpected things are going to happen, recognize that obstacles are going to get thrown into your path, and expect – rather than dread – challenges. If it helps your process, think through alternative paths you could take if things go awry and keep the right perspective on your long-term goal.
3.Take responsibility – Try not to use your past as an excuse for not moving forward in the present. You have the power to choose what you want to do and then step up and get it done.
4.Take small, adequate steps towards your goals – Stick with a realistic pace and regularly assess how things are going. Are you going too slow? Too fast? Using all of the resources at your disposal? Neglecting a resource available to you?
5.Learn from your mistakes – If and when you slip up, don’t be so discouraged that you get derailed completely from your goal. Pick yourself back up and start with a clean slate tomorrow. Focus on your strengths and let them carry your weaknesses until your weaknesses are strengths as well.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
•Stop making excuses
•Goal activation
•Adjusting your expectations
•Persistence
•Conquering fear
1.Stop comparing yourself to others – There is no need to put unrealistic expectations on yourself or compare your life to those around you. Everyone is different, and even if that girl looks like she has it all together, she doesn’t. Recognize the differences between yourself and others and capitalize on the things that make you unique.
2.Conquer the fear of the unknown – By worrying about what could happen, the potential of failure, or the possibility that you are not up for the challenge, you get into a cycle of analysis paralysis and never move forward. Accept that unexpected things are going to happen, recognize that obstacles are going to get thrown into your path, and expect – rather than dread – challenges. If it helps your process, think through alternative paths you could take if things go awry and keep the right perspective on your long-term goal.
3.Take responsibility – Try not to use your past as an excuse for not moving forward in the present. You have the power to choose what you want to do and then step up and get it done.
4.Take small, adequate steps towards your goals – Stick with a realistic pace and regularly assess how things are going. Are you going too slow? Too fast? Using all of the resources at your disposal? Neglecting a resource available to you?
5.Learn from your mistakes – If and when you slip up, don’t be so discouraged that you get derailed completely from your goal. Pick yourself back up and start with a clean slate tomorrow. Focus on your strengths and let them carry your weaknesses until your weaknesses are strengths as well.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
•Stop making excuses
•Goal activation
•Adjusting your expectations
•Persistence
•Conquering fear
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