What is your best advice for setting and achieving goals?
Try these tips from the War Cry team!Do one small thing each day to move toward whatever goal you are trying to achieve. That way, it doesn’t seem impossible to get there.
– Andrea Martin
Have a small number of goals. Even just one. Make that goal one that will have far-reaching impact on the well-being of your life and the lives of those your love.
– Diane Ury
If I know that a person who I am constantly held accountable to loves me enough to ask consistently how I am doing on a resolution, I am much more likely to keep it.
– Bill Ury
The best advice is to tell someone. Telling a trusted friend who will help us stick to it is key for achieving goals and keeping it realistic.
– Captain Stephanie Pavlakis
Set intentions before each week starts so that you can go into each new week with a renewed mindset.
– Olivia Scherzer
Enlist an accountability or encouragement partner. Having someone there who’s really good at spurring you on or adding the pressure you need to continue really comes in handy.
– Maryam Outlaw
Take small, actionable steps! Instead of “Get Organized,” break it down into achievable goals. Organize junk drawer by X date, organize coat closet by X date, etc. You’re more likely to achieve the goal if the steps are smaller and you give yourself a deadline.
– Major Jamie Satterlee
Be specific and consider your timeline. Check out #Goals by Victoria Greenwald on peermag.org for practical tips!
– Elizabeth Hanley
Keep them realistic and don’t stress yourself out.
– Gloria Hull
Set smaller, more achievable goals to allow for more noticeable progress.
– David Reardon
Take things one step at a time. Start with short term/attainable goals to reach a bigger goal. Don’t be so hard on yourself and don’t give up.
– Keren Alvarado
Create intentional steps with mini milestones to keep yourself motivated.
– Makeda Sheffield