This is a great article, I always follow goals and steps. Iam in the banking field, I always have a Goal in my job. This article,help me a lot, to continue my goals in my life.
Goal is gold in my job, get more spirit rewards and a good incentive, I will get this 7 steps to improve better my goals.

Thanks for this article. I always have big goals in life and in business and everything I had to do. When I fail or when I ran into what I called road blocks it keeps me thinking that maybe I’m doing this wrong or I asked myself what I did wrong. Failing makes me wonder if this what I really want to do.
After reading this article, I realized that I have to accomplish the smaller goals to get to my bigger goals . I will follow this 7 steps.

I decided to learn to play the piano at age 64. I realized that if I wanted to play Carniege Hall before my 80th birthday, I had to set goals. I learned your principles the hard way, by trial and error. I am now 68 and love what I am doing. I graduated from our local community college and am now at a university. I continue to take private lessons. I use these principles when I practice my music and for studying for my classes.

Deanne hope you get this.

I enjoyed your 7 steps I will try to break the inertia. I retired and hope to accomplish activity again. I suffered illness, was forced into retirement. I hope little by little could accomplish active goals and school.

Helpful article. Anything that breaks down achieving goals in bite-sized nuggets is always counted as Mission Fuel. Just left a session this morning where the theme of “Accountability” took center stage in the goal-setting process. Our ability to count and measure our success steps is key to achieving our goals; as well as having partners to help us count and encourage us.

Good article; I use these techniques a lot and find them very helpful. I want to applaud the woman who is 68 and began to learn the piano at age 64 so that she can play Carnegie Hall at age 80. What a great goal! It sounds like she has been putting a lot of time and effort into improving herself and taking steps toward reaching her goal and it sounds like she is having a lot of fun along the way. Very inspirational; thanks for writing!!

Thank you so much for your wonderful article. I was so down on myself for choices I made in where my family and I resided, the area and the people in the area who attempted to invade both our world, our living space and our lives in general. I read and re-read your article and threw all cautions to the wind. All negative entities can ponder about but, no more will I let them take any of my joy. I had stopped working on two projects that were dear to my heart due to slanderous neighbors vandalising my home and starting today, I will proceed and follow through.
No more can I care what others think or say about me…all persons have an opnion and the more they talk, the more popular I must be! Or better still, the closer I must be to achieveing my goals.
Thank you again, for giving me the motivation to take a second lease on life and follow my forgotten/displaced dreams.

Thanks for these seven steps. I find myself not enjoying some of the actiivties that I choose to assit me in weight loss. After reading your artlce I am enlighten by your suggestions. The activities I choose must be fun. To make the work out effort more affecctive.
Secondly, I was intrigued with the concept of self-control. I successfuly completed a nine day fruit and vegetable cleanse. It took a lot of self-control not to stray from the cleansing process. I lost nine pounds in nine days.
I did not expect to lose so much so quickly. Do you have an suggestions concerning concerning the use of cleansing diets and preparing your mind and body for these changes?

I am working on a career change, which includes attending college (again!) for the next four years. I found this article a timely and an extremely important one to help remind of the importance of setting small and attainable goals along the way toward my bigger goal, as I am also a mom of 2 children, ages 7 & 9. I’ve started by volunteering in the field of my choice to attain that goal of experience while getting the necessary education in hopes this will also satisfy my craving to just get started.

Thank you so much for this article. My husband just died in Arpil after a year long bout of cancer and two broken legs. I find myself so tired, when I usually am filled with vim and vinegar. One thing I found this week was getting to the gym at 9:00 (for me) was a great inertia breaker. Today I didn’t go so I was up at 9:00 back in be for a nap for three hours at 11:00. But I’m rereading this and will print it out so that I can read and reread!! Thank you again!!

I’m very envious of the 68 year old lady who has such an ambitious goal, and even more, is really enjoying the pursuit of it. I’m 67, healthy, and with the time to set some worthwhile exciting goals,but nothing interests me – or if something does, I procrastinate taking the action required to get very far. (definitely inertia). I’m curious to know how she, or anyone else, develops a passion, a hobby or a new interest, when they don’t know what they want or how hard they’re willing to work towards achieving it.
sue p

Sure this article is worthy sharing with friends especially friends who are working out things like loss weight for an upcoming wedding.Thanks alot.

Setting yourself small attainable goals is essential. Especially when trying to learn things such as languages where it is certainly a hard long slog. Anything learned even if it is just one fact or one word is a success which you should celebrate. Every small step adds to achieving your larger, but still obtainable goal.

This article, like many other of your articles, is very beneficial
and very practical. I like to believe that the glass is always half full, instead of the glass being half empty.
Your approach to reaching big goals in small, easy to manage steps is very encouraging. I am goal-motivated in everything I accomplish at work every day. I plan on trying out this new 7-step process from this point forward in reaching my goals. Again, thank you from a happy Beliefnet reader.

This article is very profound,yet it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. The strategies/steps are so practical. I like the use of the principle of inertia,that analogy of the car did it for me!
As a Middle School Teacher, I’ve taught for many years,and I love the teaching aspect of my job. But we are now required to wear SO many other hats, and spend our every waking moment preparing for our students. There’s no time for self or family at the end of the day ;even with excellent time management. I often find myself at a cross road every June frazzled and frustrated. I often feel I don’t have time to go and get another degree. But then I look at some of my colleagues, and even administrators and think to myself, my goodness if they can do it… However, that knowledge alone hasn’t moved me.
This article was right on time. After reading this, not only do I plan on finishing grad school this fall, but I am also taking three summer courses. These principles will be at the forefront of my mind every time I get complacent.

GOD KNOWS ALL WHAT YOU SAY IS TRUE.I FOLLOW YOUR WORDS NOW AND I KNOW I WILL ACCOMPLISH MY GOALS.THANK YOU

To Sue: I am 58 and often feel the same as you but in the process of imagining a response to you, I came to decide that I would say, start with curiosity. What are you curious about? Start with something outlandish — something amusing. You can find information on the Internet on almost anything. Then, when something catches your interest, start small. Really, really small. I procrastinate too and I believe it often comes from trying to eat the elephant all at once, instead of one bite at a time. All the best.

I am a 30yr.old single mother with a nine year old son and a wheelchair impaired parent who has been living with me since 2001. I have a B.S. in Accounting; I worked very hard to obtain this degree, I even took my mother to school with me when I didn’t have anyone to keep her until I returned home. I graduated in 2005. I was very energetic and had high hopes of being very successful in this chosen career. Now that all of that energy has been zapped, I’m having a hard time figuring out what I want to do and don’t know where to start. I do know that by 40, I would like to be successful at whatever the desire is. How do I obtain the drive and stamina get on the path to a bright future?

Sue,
What if you just don’t want the goal enough to achieve it. I need to lose weight badly right now as I am becoming diabetic. Even though I know this illness is life threatening–I want the food more.
How do I get the motivation? I have started to exercise but I can’t kick this food thing.
Any suggestions–I am an addict. Please help.
I eat even when I’m full.

This is me to a T. I eat when I’m full, I never allow myself the feeling of being hungry. Diabetes runs rampant in my family and I have been diagnosed. Not feeling any effects as of yet at age 46 so I’ve been in denial and ignoring the numbers. I just know that I will feel better if I can lose the weight. I’ve joined a weight loss program and I’ve been fighting it every step of the way. Exercising is important and I’ve been working up to 3 miles a day walking. I just need to give up sweets and be more concious of portion sizes. It’s just so hard this time of year especially. Merry Christmas.

This is a good message! I’ve been putting off exercising because I’m so tired everyday from working long hours. I just need to start slow to go fast, and not worry about losing weight right away. GREAT ADVICE!

Best wishes to all of you who struggle, as I do, with taking care of yourselves as you should to maintain good health. Taking small steps is an important concept in achieving one’s goals. The need for instant gratification and having big results NOW tends to undermine best intentions. Patience, patience!…..Happy New Year to all, and be patient with yourselves. You will achieve your health goals if you move slowly and stay the course over time.

Interesting and helpful. I was having a difficult time quitting smoking after having smoked for over 30 years! Thanks for these tips.

No matter how many goals you have accomplished, life goes on and there we are goal setting again. It is great to be encouraged so we can be an encouragement. Rev. Sophia

I can’t get started. I have things to do and contributions to make, but I just can’t get started. I need some hard core motivation.

Thank you very much for this wonderful of advice. I have difficulty in initiating things, but one thing I know is once I get started, I don’t stop until I see the result. So I am using this wonderful piece of energetic tool to accomplish my goals. Thanks.

This is great stuff, Therese! I’m going to print it out and put it on the fridge. This is do-able. Thanks!

Very good advise. We sometimes forget what life is all about. It’s the pleasures in life that inspire us. However, we have to go through difficult times in order to know how to set our goals. Life is not always a bed of roses as the old saying goes. But, we can make them smell better with our mind set to achieve what we want to achieve.

My goals, for 2008 first to get out of credit card debt.
After that well, read the bible all the way through.
And hope and pray which I am for a job that I can grow in and move up in.
I have lots of Goals, but as the bible says Man’s heart plan’s his way, but God directs his path.

sounds like the kind of advise that anyone who wants get ahead should follow. Thanks, I think it’ll serve me well.

thank you for this inspiration, because i have always been a go getter,
i always overcome evil with good. i am a poet; i 3 poems’titled
[ I am a overcomer] [the world] and [ God got my back]
God bless everyone that read my poems; [[ you can go to [i love poetry.com] and click in my name carolyn arrington.read them and rate and give feedbck, thank you all and god bless you all, god is still in charge.

Good advice to start the New Year and get the mind and body in tune.

I just wanted to say that these word and 7 points to success are the best direct and profiound approach to your dreams in reality.
These guide lines are excellent and I will adopt them into my current succesful program.
See you guys at the top!
Annie6820

I would also like to add that there is divine and angels monitor and assist in everyway to keep all in balance.
You are all gifted and all given purpose you just have to listen from within and from your heart and in silence your path will be shown to you in time.
Follow your path.
Annie6820

We open our eyes each day to a new chapter of his book that is written for our lives to follow. Listen to your heart. God bless

Hi Everyone
I really enjoyed reading the 7 Steps, these are important to follow.
and I have realized that in my life each day when I wake up to thank God for beautiful day that we have, and to also be aware that we have
Gods Angels watching over us and guiding us every step of our lives.
and it’s ok to ask them for help. I do all the time and have been blessed in many different ways. I read this book called Hiring the
heavens by Jean Slatter and what a great book if you are looking for some divine intervention this is one awesome book to read. God Bless all of you

excellent suggestion, thanks.

ALWAYS DO ONE MINUTE OR FIVE MINUTES, ECT AT A TIME. AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU WILL HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THAT “ONE DAY AT A TIME”. IT WORKS! GOOD LUCK

To all God chosen people
I am very grateful that there is someone who is given this inspirational Seven Steps to have positive goals to achieve success in this wonderful life on the beautiful earth which was create by Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord! During 2008 I am continuing to practice these steps along the way toward success. I believe that it will work very well with God’s help through prayers.
With desired heart,
Kathleen

These ‘rules of conduct’ are simply common sense given in a straight forward manner. This is good. It’s also good to remember that life is short, we can’t be certain of how long our life will be, and so we should live each day the very best that we can. May the Great Spirit watch over you, protect you, keep you safe, and may you always be aware of His blessings in your life.
Be Happy…

I have been ” stagnant stage ” of my life at the moemnt . I need some action… and your 7-step towards my goals will definitely help. So when it succeed I will send another comment . Bye & cheers !

Plain & Simple,
WHAT! is your 7-step towards my goal ?
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success

THANK YOU FOR THE 7 STEPS TO SUCCESS, I AM USING NOW IN MY NEW GOAL FOR 2008, IT SURE DID PICK UP MY SELFSTEEM, THANK YOU TO MY FATHER LORD JESUS CRIST FOR HAVING PEOPLE THERE WHEN YOU MOST NEED THEM.

I agree with your seven steps. I know it is true small steps towards a goal. But what if you can not even set a goal. What if your life has been so upset that you just can not see your future? This is how I feel since my husband passed away. He died may 31, 2006. After a long struggle with cancer. He told me not to make any major decisions for a year. I am doing good to leave the house. Let alone setting goals.

It’s sounds like you have really been through a lot the last couple of years and you need time to heal yourself. It is extremely hard to take care of someone who is so ill. It takes it toll on you also. You have put your life on hold caring for someone who is ill and have had to deal with the grief and loss alone. I am so sorry you have had to go through that alone. Although, it sounds like your husband left you some good advice to help you through. I’m sure that in time you will feel more like taking small steps in a new direction.
I know that sometimes if we just think about doing something new that it gives us hope. In that hope, brings encouragement and desire that we can one day accomplish whatever we dreamed of. Just know, that one day, you may feel a little stronger and more encouraged. Then, you may be able to think of some things that you would like to do. Life is a journey to be lived and to bring joy to ourselves and others. I wouldn’t want you to miss out on any “joy” life may have for you.

I wnjoy your article on 7 steps. I will apply small steps in my goal to loose weight. Thank you for the new way to look at a old problem. I will do it 1 day at a time and sent small weight loss goals starting today.
Thank you. I so enjoy Belief articles and insperations.
Ree

I would like to set my goals but after my husband left me not even after a year marriage its like i do not want to plan anything. Your seven steps is something that i must take. I got to set my goal i know what i want but it just takin the step. Sometimes i want 2 move on with my life and other times i say i will just wait 4 him to come back. Whenever we talk he’s all about what he wants. But after reading ur 7 steps i know what 2 do now. Like step #2 and 3 says take small step. Thanks and i guess its time 4 me to set my goal.

Hi Marcia,
I went threw something similar to what you have been threw so I know your pain. I too was married to a self absorbed man who was all about what he wanted. My wants and needs didn’t matter. I felt like I was just there to do his cooking and laundry and be there when ever he decided to come home. But then I said, “enough is enough, I count too and I am not going to be miserable for the rest of my life!!
I filed for divorce after only one year of marriage, but as soon as I left him, he found a replacement, an aerobics instructor! It was devastating to me and I was so hurt that he could just move on with his life so easily and not care how I felt. I had actually hoped that filing for divorce would be a wake-up call for him…fat chance. He’s one of those men who can’t handle being alone.
To help me get over my grief, and because I actually contemplated trying to win him back, I would excercise everyday when I got home from work, I was driven to lose weight and compete with her. But a funny thing happened after I started to lose the weight, I made a point of showing up at his work feeling and looking good a couple of times and started going out dancing with my friends. Yeah, he was again showing interest in me, but I realized I no longer was interested in him!! I realized that he wasn’t good enough for me, fat or skinny and there was someone out there better than him who would appreciate me as I was. If they didn’t, it was their loss, not mine.
Instead of even looking for a replacement for him though, I relied on and spent more time with my friends for emotional support. I then decided to go back to school and take a couple of classes to improve my self esteem.
I also took a dance class one hour a week and would put on some dance music at home and dance around while I cleaned the house. It was energizing and I started feeling even better about myself and the freedom I now had to come and go as I pleased. After a while you realize that you don’t “need” a man and instead choose a man who is compatible with you and your interests, who will adore you for being who you are.
And You can too. Like the article says, take little steps. Find something fun and interesting to do to keep your mind occupied. See the creep for what he is and realize that you are too good for him. While being alone can be scary at first, it’s a good way to take some time to get to know yourself better. Also, start keeping a journal and write all your feelings and fears and wants and needs in it. It helped me. And if you lost touch with your old friends,start getting together again. Friends are a great support system. When I’d get depressed in the middle of the night and long for “Mr. Wonderful” I’d always call my best friend who would remind me of what a selfish person he was and all the inconsiderate things he had done to me. I finally made a list of them and read it whenever I got down.(I’m sure she appreciated not being woken up in the middle of the night anymore too!) She was right, that wasn’t love and he didn’t deserve me!! Eventually he got married again to a beautiful woman, but instead of feeling jealous, I only felt sorry for her knowing what he would put her threw. She left him too!
And by the way, I quickly put back on the weight, plus some. But I now have a man who loves me just the way I am. He’s a great guy, but I’m just not sure that he’s what I want for the rest of my life. I’m taking baby steps……
You’ll be alright if you do too.
Take Care and best wishes,
~Darlene~

I just can’t seem to commit to losing weight. I have lot 18 lbs. last year and I have been exercising 3 times a week for about 2 yrs. now. I would like to lose 30lbs. I just cannot get motivated. I need help. Maybe I need a therapist. Please suggestions. Thanks

Dear Ginnie–I can totally relate to your situation. You probably need to change up your exercise routine because you’re in a plateau. Congratulations on losing the first 18 lbs. That already is something to be proud of. I have lost 30 pounds since last May, which at times has seemed dreadfully slow. I just kept sticking with it and also added a karate class to my walking and aerobic tapes. I was terrified of the class! I was sure I would be the only new person and the only out-of-shape person. Wrong!! EVERYBODY has to start out at the beginning! Five weeks after I started I realized I had lost 10 lbs. in one month! I still have 20 to 30 lbs more that I’d like to lose. It definitely gets harder the older we get, but take inspiration from every small achievement (like every pound and every exercise session completed). Lastly, make sure you are eating sensibly and when you mess up and eat something wrong (like the candy my husband gave me for valentine’s day), then get right back on track. Don’t let it get you down. You can do it!

That is a great article, and as far as losing weight, considering I lost 55 lbs., be happy with all the little wins, and keep on going. It will come, and it feels so good to be able to move easily without carrying it around.
I love these articles.
They are so understanding and inspiring.

I HAVE BEEN FAT AND I HAVE BEEN THIN A SIZE 4 THATS STILL CONSIDERED SMALL..IF YOUR NOT HAPPY ON THE INSIDE GETTING TO A CERTAIN SIZE WILL NOT MAKE YOU HAPPY YOU CAN STILL BE COMPLETELY MISERABLE AS A 4 OR 2 OR WHAT EVER YOUR GOAL SIZE OR WEIGHT WOULD BE.. A HEALTHY OUTLOOK AND A HEALTHY BODY.. LOVE YOUR SELF FORGIVE YOUR SELF FORGIVE THEM WHOEVER HURT YOU THAT IS DEFINITELY WEIGHT YOU DONT WANT TO CARRY.LOOK FOR BEAUTY WHERE EVER YOU ARE PRAY LEARN HAVE GOALS BUT MOST OF ALL LOVE WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW AND WHERE YOUR GOING TO BE.AFTER ALL ITS ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY ENJOY THE VIEW ..

This article is very good and I do need to start making goals of my life and stick with them. I do have a retail job and I am doing stock there. It is amazing of how I once had every Sundays off because they had someone who came in every Sunday to clean the store. When that person quit than it fall on me and they did not discuss it with me. Because I have always thought that the Managers there should have least let me know that I might have to work every Sundays. Maybe I am wrong of thinking this way.
There are times that I will like to work for myself. I have always thought to work from home so I can set my own hours and not the hours that the boss wants. I have been told that there is a lot of scam out there. Is hard to find the right one for me??? Can anyone of you give me some good advice when it comes to work at home.
I am very good of making homemade crafts. I thought that I can start small business of selling of what I do made.

I need to make goals for a few things. Losing weight is on the top of the list. I’ve been overweight all my life. I’ve never weighed my normal weight — even at birth I weighed over 8 lbs. I’ve tried dieting a whole lots times & never lost a pound but when I don’t diet; when I just eat when I’m hungry I do lose a few pounds. But not enough to brag about it. I haven’t been below the 260 lbs for many years — too many to count. I think if I get on the road to losing this overweight I can be on the road to my other goals. Because it take a positive outlook to get your goals started & that’s my main problem. I can’t keep a postive way of thinking. I think if I can lose this weight & keep it off my medical & mental problems wouldn’t as bad. Also start agreeing with what my Mom said about it’s only a number you can feel less or more it’s upto me. Any suggestions how I can postively start setting goals for my overweight problem to help into setting my other life goals.

Jenna,
I have received ads in my e-mail from google, and e-bay offering opportunities to start your own online business.
Check out google and search for online businesses.
Good Luck! I wish you well.

If your looking for true work at home income go to west.com or to gma.com website and if you look around you should see some work at home oppurtunitys.

I know I posted a comment on the 1st of March; but I going to use these steps to reach my goal of getting my Internet Business off the ground that I just signed up for. I’ve put my goal in motion now hopefully I’ve got enough Faith in myself to keep going. I’m going to pray alot to let Jesus help me keep my goal in sight. Why I want to make extra money for a nice vacation & to get us out of debt, & to put some money away for a rainy day—like the future. So I’m working 2 goals that’ll get my life in some kind of order for when I’m older I don’t have to worry. With God’s help & the help of my Spirits & Angels ; & keeping positve thoughts I’ll succeed.

Annie,
I have been in the “weight loss” wellness field for 16 years.
Take a look at some of the tips I send to people.
To be overweight at birth… Annie,.. 8 pounds…??
Genetics? Environmental Peer Pressure?
One of the GREATEST quotes I ever read was…
“For things to change, I have to change,
For things to get better, I have to get better”
Goals settings starts the first moment you awake.
You should be thinking of something that will make
you EXPLODE with EXCITEMENT about the day.
No one ever accomplished anything in a bored state of mind.
Get excited about yoru life, and start readinig nutrition labels..
Don’t drink calories…. Stay away from breads,
Make some changes… Stay nutrient dense, water dense…as far as foods go…. Meaning foods that have a lot of value in terms of nutrition,… veggies, fruits, water … good proteins, eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, go for a walk around teh block,… I call it the
“smell the roses” walk.. Everyday,.. seek exciting thoughts that will give you the mental energy to change.
All chnage creats friction,… good change… bad change..
be aware of where you are and try and make wise decisions iin the moment (perspicacity….look it up)
You attitude determines your attitude …. type of thing
Here are a few tips for you…
http://tips-to-stay-shape.blogspot.com/

I AM GOING TO USE THESE 7 STEPS BECAUSE I TOO HAVE BEEN THINK OF GOING INTO BUSINESS FOR MYSELF(ALONG WITH MY FAMILY) I JUST GRADUATED FROM TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN INSURANCE BILLING AND CODING AND I HAVE HAD SOME BAD EXPERIENCES WITH PEOPLE WHO PRETENDED TO BE IN MY COME BUT I FOUND OUT THEY WERE JEALOUS OF MY SUCCESS DO THE 7TH STEP OF MAKING THINGS FUN AND ALSO STAYING FOCUS ABOUT YOUR GOALS THAT YOU SET CAN BE ATTAINED(MAY BE SOME DAY IT WILL NOT BE EASY,BUT HONEY IT IS WORTH IT). I NEVER KNEW DOCTOR’S LINGO UNTIL I TOOK A CLASS IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND FOUND OUT IT WAY FUN TO LEARN AND I ACED THE COURSE AND I AM ALSO GRADUATED WITH A 4.0 AVERAGE AND A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY AND THE REASON I BELIVE I DID WELL IS BECAUSE I STOPPED THINKING NEGATIVE AND STARTED BELIEVING THAT I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.

Therese – thank you once again for giving us something to really use in our lives! I know I’ve told you before that I suffer from major depression also, and it can and does hinder every day goals, much less long-term ones. I feel like we are kindred spirits.
Many blessings to you! ~~~Jennifer

Hi,
Thank you so much for this list of Goals and Goal attainment. I find that when one is depressed and having a hard enough time with thoughts that is is much easier for one to grasp the jest of the message and actually use it when it is broken down into small tidbits that are, just that, useable. When depressed and dragging from what it does to make one tired and achey and not able to move these “lists” allow to do one at a time without the sense of being overwhelmed as one already does with having illness as they do. It affords working through it one at a time and feeling at least some sort of accomplishment, as that is ripped from the depressed and there is not much more than a sense of gloom and doom most, to all of the time, with a wondering if you might ever get a life of any sort back that resembles who you used to be. Will you ever get to laugh again, will you ever get to live real life again, will you get to have some similance of being happy like it used to be.
This “list” affords one the chance to take it one step-goal making step at a time and work on it till you feel ready to move on to the next. It is clear, concise and easy to read and not all jumbled together and just looking at it is overwhelming and the thought creeps in – is going to take forever to do? Numbered and lists make a lot of sense for one who is depressed and I think you did a great job on both and it can be used for any aspect of life if you take out the weight info and insert your own and use it that way, too.
Thanks again for a great article times two!

ONE DAY AT A TIME is a good motto because in addition to doing the everyday stuff, you have to find time to plan for the bigger. Feeling depressed, tired or bored looking at the whole picture is overwhelming. Looking too far in the future is bad news, like thinking a business venture today is going to blossom into retirement status.
My recent explorations into a new career stands that I have to wait for my application to be reviewed and accepted. Then, go through the interview process and pass. From there, make plans for a major move of 1000 miles. What happens when I get there? I dunno, experience says I have to find my way around the city. I also have to find a place to live before I get there and used the internet to search for housing (4 months in advance). I don’t have the job yet and I am scared already.
So I see my application as being acceptable based on what I put on it, but I checked into how many I was in competition with and at that point it was 700 and 100 open positions. They told me it would be higher before all said and done. Small steps 1 of 7 or 10 is good lottery odds. On the other hand, I could be at the bottom of 1000 or number 101.

Hi
It is really very inspiring to read the seven steps for goal achievement. The very purpose of goal should be always there in the mind till it is accopmlished . Life is made up little moments , these little moments form minutes, hours, days, months, years and suddendly end comes very close and we find that there is hardly any time left.
I was talking to my daughtor today . She was very upset due to poor marks . I consoled and advised her the results of the exam only shows that you need to introspect and improve upon the mistakes. A silly mistake later becomes blunder and thus affects the goal and mission of a particular project and hence life as well.
The whole realtionship is affected and humanity as such suffers.

This is inspirational to me indeed. In the past, I have set some goals in my life that half of it never accomplished because I allowed other unnecessary distractions in life to veer me away from my goal. Another reason was that some of the goals that I set, I was in a hurry to accomplish and when I cannot get there fast enough, I ended up putting it aside. And by the end of the year, I look back and felt disappointed. But we all live and learn from our own mistakes and we pick ourselves up again.
The small steps that you mention is exactly what I did this year as I set up new goals for myself…this time with a more realistic and attainable goals. I feel great knowing that I am finally slowly accomplishing my goals and checking them off as I do them.

I have printed out your “Goals” and will read deeply and apply to the
project=goal I am desperately trying to carry out. As a writer since
1953, and with two published books behind me, I find myself dragging
my feet on a third book, which I want to complete and get published
this year. Problem is that I allow myself to become side-tracked too
easily. At 79, I rather feel like this particular gathering of poems
and essays will be a “swan song.” Thank you, Teresa, for your guidelines.

This article hits the nail on the head. Recently, I started dreaming again so I baught a course that is helping me with the challenge of changing direction.
The course gives me the big picture and motivtes me to understand principles that govern success.
I also have a coach who is very good at pointing me in the right direction.
Because I am working on time management, self esteem and other essential life skills, I have set some lofty goals for myself. On this journey, I also discovered that being kind to yourself when you fail is just as important, if not more important than doing all you can do.
Yes, having fun along the way is imperative for success. Rewards are what encourage you to go on amidst the many failures that lead to success.
Great article. Thanks.

There are many journeys full of trils and errors. Do not quit until you enter a path of embracing your goal.

I really like your ideas on doing manageable things in small steps instead of trying to change everything in one big leap. Good advice. You come up with anymore good advice please let me know.
-HLS

I AM INDEPENDANT

Thank you for an interesting and useful article.

Sue P, I can totally relate to you. Thanks for posting and here’s to helping us find a new passion in life. (I haven’t read the rest of the comments yet).

I appreciate the article. It relates to what I am going through in trying to achieve my goal as a Police Officer. I am in the process now and I keep hoping and praying that this goal will be achieved.
This article really helps me and it keeps reminding me to keep things in perspective in terms of one step at a time. It is just that sometimes it is really hard as I want to get to the goal right away.
Thank you for this article though!

After going through a rough 2yrs, My very best friend reminded me of my strenghts. I was so depressed I had forgetten them. Thank you RBK!

I feel that when one can correct and get rid of the inner-me’s in their life, it seem that it would be real easy confronting and conquering the enemies in ones way of being a productive indivisual.
At times using a tunnel vision approach keep one from being so competitive when there is a diverse area in the persons life that should not be compared to any one other person.

My commments is that I give thanks to whom ever given this advice and for it reaching me. I have gone a long time consumed in my life mistakes and mishaps. Now that I have read these steps and surely going to apply each one to my everyday living. The has reassured me that I am a WINNER.

I work for a private security Co.,I ‘m praying to always do the right thing.I want to make more money cause of the new higher cost of living.I’ve worked with the Co.,for two years and I’m just always striving to do the right things,I’m always wondering if people notice,due to achiving more.I am very happy with what I do.

Thank you so much for this great article. I have been searching for something manageable, without being overwhelming.
You have inspired me to try again and this time follow thru.
Monika

When a person reaches 87, his main goal is not to fall.

I really get so encouraged every time I read your articles.
They are relly challenging and life changing.IAm an accountant working for a very small company.After reading one of your articles on small steps, I got so much encouraged that I may be at a very small company but with time and determination, I will be able to get where I want to be. Thank you so very much. Continue with your good work of showing the way of getting where we want to be.

Thank you for your excellent work and inspiring, uplifting words. Someone who is great to read for healing is Catherine Ponder who wrote The Dynamic Laws of Healing. (She also wrote the Dynamic Laws of Prosperity)–the two go hand in hand!
Thanks again!!!!

A friend of mine is having a hard time trying to reach her goal due to
having anxiety of working alone. She wanted to drive trucking throughout the states but wasn’t expecting to feel the way she does.
She made a huge change in her life by moving away from a place where she didn’t really have nothing and doing drugs no job and no home just living with friends. Then decided she wanted to finally do something with herself so she choose driving so with good family and friends we sent her off to schooling and now she’s on the road but now that her training is over she doesn’t have a partner anymore she has to go solo
but she’s thinking about quiting cause of the thought of being alone.
and Im trying to look for some advice to help her get through this. what do I do

Thank you for the good informationa and ecouragement and for the published comments, especially for Patti H’s comment of 3/11/08. I too am trying to complete (my first) writing project and being distracted. Thank you, Patti for inspiring me. Let’s pray for each other to accomplish our goals.

Thanks for the seven ways to prove your goals. It sounds good. I will definitley follow this. God Bless
Michelle

I just want to say Thank You for the advice. It has been so hard for me to start and take control of my health again. I am disabled and have let my pain rule me. I have gained an excessive ammount of weight that has my body index at 45…put it lightly I am obeise (probably spelled that wrong). I have a tredmill, ablounge, weights, bands and more. I just can’t get going and if I would start out I would never stay with it. But I think that this will help me get started the right way this time. I am going to do this, I have to before it’s to late.

Re: Truck driver girl
Keep the faith! My daughter was in the same position,alchohol,drugs etc. She thought trucking would be a good way to clean herself up,as random drug and alcohol testing is required. It Worked!! She found a partner to travel with( they are out there) and did well for a few years. Then she decided it was time to come home and now is going to school to be a registered nurse. She is doing wonderful,and we are so proud of her.Tell her to stay in touch with family and friends and GOD and she will do just fine.
God Bless and Keep Truckin’

For the young lady who seems to be going through periods of depression. Sending her on a trip was a good solution, but the lasting effects are on her. Maybe she needs a home based business project in which she can increase heer self-image through elping others succeed. Have her go to my website at http://www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/norvellwillis for full details. I will assist her anyway I can in getting her started. The blessing is in GIVING AND THEN THE RECEIVING COMES.
Norvel Willis, Manager PPLSI,..Phone: 304-725-0353

I don’t always follow my own advice, but I have one suggestion for all of us. If we are procrastinating in any way or having trouble getting started, even the tiniest step in the right direction can help. For example, I was unable to start writing a book I had committed to write until one day I vowed to sit down and write for 15 minutes. Four hours later, I was well underway. I picked this tip up from someone else, but cannot remember from whom or where. That author of a book on procrastination mentioned that he advised his clients, for example, to put on their workout clothes and stand–just stand–on their treadmill for one minute. Most people then felt, “well, I’m here and dressed, so I might as well walk for a minute or two.” You get the picture. Just tell yourself you are going to do whatever for a very small interval of time, and then see what happens.

Ms. McVeigh,
As you may have read on this blog, I think that you are also having difficulty with the inertia of change. Take the advice of others here and make small goals that you can accomplish! You will feel better and can keep going once you get STARTED!
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Do it for yourself, no one else.

Go For The GOALS!
That’s GOAL not GOLD…
Goals are Dreams in the Works
· Before you begin goal-setting-Get your priorities straight- what do you think about most? That is your priority, but is it in balance?
Are you constantly thinking about your business and nothing else? Is it all consuming? Or do you place your kids first before anything? (I believe that is why we are creating kids that believe everyone needs to serve them – they want to be served instead of serving others. )That is not balance and sooner or later the scales will tip out of control.
· Establish WHY you want your goal to work because when you hit opposition, it will sustain you and keep you going- opposition is there to test our faith and commitment.
· Set your goals the SMART way- (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely)- remember they will change as time goes on-
· Arm your goals with visualization, action, mastermind, and Expect results- Tie it all up with an attitude of gratitude! And you will be continually GOING FOR THE GOALS that your HEART DESIRES

Go for the Goals!
That’s Goals not Gold!
Goals are Nothing more than Dreams in ACTION!
Before you begin goal-setting-Get your priorities straight- what do you think about most? That is your priority, but is it in balance?
Are you constantly thinking about your business and nothing else? Is it all consuming? Or do you place your kids first before anything? (I believe that is why we are creating kids that believe everyone needs to serve them – they want to be served instead of serving others. )That is not balance and sooner or later the scales will tip out of control.
· Establish WHY you want your goal to work add emotion to it because if you hit opposition, it will sustain you and keep you going- opposition is there to test our faith and commitment.
· Set your goals the SMART way- (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely)- remember they will change as time goes on-
· Arm your goals with visualization, action, mastermind with others who are successful at what you want to do, and Expect results- Tie it all up with an attitude of gratitude! And you will be continually GOING FOR THE GOALS that your HEART DESIRES
· HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!
http://www.visionsforsuccessabundanceandpurpose.blogspot.com

I have been out of work since February and this week I receive the last of my unemployment, meaning I will have no money coming in after Monday. All of my friends are praying for me. I am praying for a job. I spend all day on the computer submitting resumes to all jobs I’m even remotely qualified for. What else can I do to get a job?

This is an advise to the unemployed…After 20 yrs with a company I became unemployed due to lack of work…I’m a single Mon with a great daughter that is my inspiration…
To begin keep the faith!!!Searching for employment is not easy….Read about seeking employment…Talk to friends ..Literally go into the companies of your interest and sell yourself…And do not loose that faith!!!!!!
After 2yrs of unemployment I decided to enter graduate school.Which is another option…There are student loans that are granted… And you meet people that can help you…
You will be surprise!!!Good luck,Keep going…

i really needed to read this. i am a person who can not plan anything more than 24hrs ahead of time, and i can not make or commit to long term goals. i do well with setting and accomplishing short term goals. Right now, i am experiencing trouble with work. I need a job to be able to take care of myself and my daughter. I am apartment hunting with a limited income and I am returning to college in the fall. I have no savings and I get my first pay check tomorrow. Every since I surrendered my will, every goal I have set, I have accomplished. There is a down side. I have not been able to attend service at my church. I am depressed and sad. I feel spiritually, emotinally, and physically drained. I am a new person in christ and i still need guidance in the word. I just keep praying and believing that God will continue to provide for me and my family.

Believe and achieve! Know that failure can be the BEST motivator.
Persevere!

For those of you unemployed, down and out; please have FAITH! Pray to
our Lord Jesus for strength and guidance, and HE will help you! Please
don’t give up! Perserverance is so important!
I was laid off in July, and just found a new job last week. With much
praying and asking for guidance, GOD provided for me and my family. HE WILL do the same for you, just have FAITH, and TRUST in GOD!
Blessings

Am a Inventer who has a patent for over three year’s and hoping some manufacture out there can see it or licensee company can buy it from me. So that I can come out of this bill’s I got and be happy with my life once and for all. I hope that my faith can help me reach my goal’s in life so that I can provide for those who I love. And give to those in need out there in the world. I hope to be a millionare some day so that I can help those in need and to live a life of abundance and prosperity.

I believe that God will take care of all my needs and that he has a good future in store for me. All my fears about getting a job in the future(I am in nursing school right now) are real, and I accept them as they are, but I know that God will take care of me. He always has and always will. So even though I still have the fears, I will go forward and trust in God to help me and make my paths straight.
hp

Thank you so much! This summary was right on time. My husband and I are both looking for jobs. He was recently laid off and I’m (45+ yrs) trying to reenter the job market after being home with our children. To add to this we are loosing our house.
One thing I can truly say, is that GOD has been a present help and has always provided for us. HE is truly faithful and I believe that HE will not only continue to bless us (with jobs), but will restore everything that has been taken from us. We must all keep the faith and look to HIM during these hard times.
Blessing to you all for the words of encouragement!
PC

The Lord is my Strengh!! He has never given up on me so I can not nor will I ever give up on HIM!!

I know the Lord will make a way for me. I am a single mother and going back to school online to better myself for my children. I have a finance but he is not ready to get married. We have a home (in his name). He does however pay the bill and provide for me and the children. We have been together for over 9 years and still no marriage. He is older than I am he is in his 50s and I in my 30s. I would like to make this family complete and just donot know how. But Iknow the God will make a way for me. He has never left me out in the storm long enough to be washed away. He is always on time. Please pray for me and my family.

This in response to ‘Destiny’; You so remind me of myself in the aspects of faith, desire, and circumstances. You say that you know that God will make a way for you ~ do you also believe that God stands in the way? Why haven’t you married your long-standing partner? From my own experience, I’m guessing that there might be some serious underlying issues.

Yes, small steps I can attest to. It took allot of small steps through the last 6 years to be at the end of credit debt. I never lost focus and am thankful that day in coming by the end of Oct. 08. i will be debt free.

Monica Kelly, you kindly said:
Monica Kelly
June 15, 2008 5:35 AM
“This article hits the nail on the head. Recently, I started dreaming again so I baught a course that is helping me with the challenge of changing direction.
The course gives me the big picture and motivtes me to understand principles that govern success.
I also have a coach who is very good at pointing me in the right direction.”
I hope you get alerted of this message by email too as well as this form: could you point towards such a course that you are doing, is it an online course? I really like the idea of having a coach.
Thanks!
Murtaza

It’s absolutely impossible to read the text because of the dark blue background. Do you wish to frustrate your visitors?

Change is difficult no matter who you are! I am faced with starting a new career and a new path….no easy feat, but these little inspirational steps and the words we read on this website are indications to me everyday that YES change is happening and YES I can enjoy it…..but I have to say the person who wrote “I am an Individual” made me smile! There is always one in every crowd and I am glad when they speak up about it!