4 Ways To Track Your Progress Toward Your Goals
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins
What
separates a person from achieving their goals and not achieving their
goals is staying focused and being persistent in following through.
There are many different ways to track your progress toward your goals. I
want to share with you the 4 ways that I use to track my progress in
achieving my goals.
1. Look at the big picture
This is the foundation of keeping
track of your progress and also accomplishing your goals. A lot of us
just go through the motions day-to-day. We are on pure “survival mode”
rather than living each day to its fullest. In
order for you to start tracking your progress, you must take a step
back and look at the big picture. Why do you do what you do? What is the
purpose of waking up in the morning and getting the day started? Think
about these things and answer these questions with the end result in
mind. Where do you see yourself in the future in every aspect of your
life? Take the time to reflect upon your goals and imagine what the big
picture looks like. It’s important for you to see the bigger picture
rather than just living day-to-day with no direction or motivation.
Plan and Organize
When it comes to tracking your progress
toward your goals, planning and organizing your time is key to
accomplishing your goals. Once you are clear with the big picture, you
must now plan and organize the necessary steps that you need to take in
order to accomplish your goals. Take your calendar and plan
on organizing your time around achieving all your goals. Having a
planner or using your iPhone or Google calendar is a great way to track
your progress. Each week you will have specific goals that you want to
accomplish. Throughout each week, you will have a To-Do list that you
will work on every day. When you are able to plan and organize your time
wisely, you will not only feel good that you are working toward your
goals but you are also developing life skills such as self discipline,
focus and determination.
3. Accountability
Share your
goals with your spouse or a good friend. It’s important to have another
person ask you about your progress. When there is someone else other
than yourself holding you accountable, you are more likely to get your
tasks completed throughout the week. You will be motivated by both the
desire to avoid letting them down as well as the support and
encouragement that they offer when you do accomplish your goals. Working
with a life coach is a great way to help you track your progress toward
your goals. When I share my goals with my husband, it helps me stay
focused on the tasks that need to be completed.
4. Celebrate
With
each accomplishment, it’s important for you to take a step back and
celebrate your success. If you are constantly looking ahead and never
taking the time to celebrate your accomplishments, you will most likely
get burnt out. When you get burnt out, you lose the motivation to stay
focused on your goals. I know that I am guilty of constantly looking
ahead and focusing on the next big thing. What has really helped me stay
motivated in accomplishing my goals is celebrating along the way.
Celebrating your accomplishments is a way for you to track your progress
toward your goals because you are able to stop and appreciate your hard
work before moving onto your next goal. Whenever you accomplish a goal,
make sure you take the time to celebrate.