25 simple strategies to help you move faster towards your goal

1. Take responsibility for what you say

Our words are the source of our strength. Everything we say and promise and how we keep our promises affects our self-confidence. When words do not diverge from deeds, it helps to believe in our own capabilities and create the future we want.

However, this principle also works in the opposite direction. The subconscious mind remembers all our promises, even such "small" ones as starting a new life on Monday. When we don't, our inner strength is dying out. Therefore, it is worth promising only what you are really ready to fulfill, and appreciating every word spoken.

2. Don't use time as an excuse

The quickest way to achieve a goal is to stop using time as an excuse for not doing anything. This includes the phrases "I had too little time" or "Now is not the right moment." Especially if in this way a person justifies that he has not yet realized his dreams.

It will be better if you stop perceiving the passage of time as an enemy and try to see it as an ally. Imagine that you are the source of seconds, minutes and hours, and it is up to you how and when you want to use them.

3. Be grateful

Gratitude can change everything. When we focus on what we are grateful for to life and the people around us, we feel a surge of happiness, inspiration, and inspiration.

You could even start keeping a special journal and at the end of the day jot down five things that you are grateful for today. This will help you appreciate every moment.

4. Use the one percent method

Its essence is not to set yourself global goals at once, but to become at least 1% better every day.

Forget about perfection and focus on the process. For example, if you didn't read a single chapter yesterday, finish at least one page today. A month of this practice, when you move forward only 1% daily, and your results will already be 30% better. Three months - and you can easily reach 100%.

5. Spending time in nature

When you decide to take a break, take a look around. If there are no plants and trees or blue skies nearby, then it's time to take a walk. Nature energizes, helps to relax and reboot.

Try to walk for 5-10 minutes every day, and you will immediately notice pleasant changes in your mood and inner state.

6. Listen to music

Scientists have long provenThe benefits of studying with music / Florida National Universitythat music improves the brain's ability to learn, as well as develops creativity and increases the level of motivation. This is especially true for the classics.

Use scientific evidence to your advantage and play your favorite tunes in the background while you go about your business. Choose music by genre, playlists, or mood, such as relaxing for a relaxing time, and moving for energetic activities.

7. Change the manner of communication

When you have trouble communicating, remember one simple rule: the meaning of communication is in the answers you receive. When talking about an important topic, pay attention to the other person's reaction. If he is not showing the emotions that you expect from him, try to convey the necessary information to him in a different way.

For example, you have an important presentation tomorrow, but your colleagues don't take it seriously. Your task is to explain to them in every possible way how significant this event is. Don't hold others responsible for misunderstanding your words. Try to explain everything in such a way that omissions do not remain.

8. Laugh

Laughter in difficult stressful situations helps to resist despair, doubts and fears. When you run into problems, say out loud, “I'm laughing at this. I can laugh at how bad things are. "

This can help shift the focus to fun and spark curiosity. It will allow not only to study what is happening from all sides, but also to draw the necessary life lessons from this.

9. Divide time into blocks

It is effective system time management, in which you assign certain intervals for tasks in advance, and do nothing else during this time.

Whenever you have a serious business, train yourself to write it down on your calendar. The same should be done for all the important events of the day. This will help make sure you don't forget anything or get distracted from urgent tasks.

Such a calendar can be kept in a traditional notebook or downloaded suitable application.

10. Sleep after dinner

Polls showNation of nappers / The Mattress Nerdthat people who regularly sleep in the afternoons are much more productive than those who don't. Even 20 minutes of sleep can significantly improve performance.

For an afternoon break, it's best to use a sleep mask and earplugs so that nothing gets in the way. You can also have a cup of coffee before bed. Caffeine needsScientists agree: Coffee naps are better than coffee or naps alone / Vox about 20 minutes to take effect, which means you will wake up vigorous and energetic.

11. Use breathing technique 4-7-8

When you feel the stress on your heels, try a simple breathing exercise. Inhale deeply through your nose for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, and then exhale through your mouth for 8 seconds. Repeat the exercise 3 times to calm down and relax.

12. Connect imagination

Try a little trick that will instantly improve your performance. Remember the moment when you felt the most confident in your own abilities, as if no one and nothing could stop you. Relive this moment in your head. Then draw an imaginary circle in front of you, "place" the memory there, and enter it.

Imagine yourself again in your moment of power, but now try to see it with your own eyes, as if you are experiencing it all right now. Feel how motivation and self-confidence fill you. Open your eyes - now these feelings have become part of your present.

13. Help others

Helping others is one of the main things that make us feel happier and more grateful for all the good things that happen in your life, and motivated to succeed. In addition, it allows you to look at your life from a different angle and understand what we really want and what is important to us.

14. Visualize success

This is the perfect exercise to better understand how you want your future to be. To do this, imagine your ideal life for a few minutes every day.

The power of visualization is clearly shownThe power of positive visualization / Player Development Project an experiment by Australian psychologist Alan Richardson. He divided the student basketball team into three groups. The players in the first group went to the gym and practiced throws every day. The second group did not train at all. The students from the third also stayed in their rooms, but for half an hour a day they mentally imagined the whole process of training and even their victories in matches. The results were amazing: the first group improved their game performance by 24%, the second did not change anything, and the dreamers from the third showed 23% progress.

The discrepancy between the first and third groups of only one percent confirms that our subconscious mind does not see the difference between reality and visualization. This means that the more we imagine our ideal life, the closer to it.

15. Do the exercise "head - heart - body"

It will help you quickly check your consciousness, emotional and physical condition. To do this, close your eyes and focus on your thoughts. After a few minutes, take a deep breath and turn your attention to your heart. What's your mood? What emotions are you experiencing at the moment?

One more breath - and feel your ribcage. Try to understand how your body is doing. Does anything bother you? Then take another deep breath and ask yourself: "What do I need now?" Memorize or write down the answer.

You can do this exercise regularly, such as during your lunch break, or every time before making an important decision.

16. Do without gadgets

We are used to spending most of our time on our phone, computer, or in front of a TV screen. And this habit is very difficult to really relax.

Try taking 10-minute breaks from electronics throughout the day: chat live with loved ones, take a walk in the park, or read a book. You will immediately notice a surge of energy and motivation.

17. Waste time wisely

This is perhaps our main resource, which, unfortunately, cannot be returned. Therefore, be careful about what you spend it on. Remember that you and only you are in control of your time. If it goes nowhere, it's time to reconsider how you use it.

18. Look into the future

When we imagine a situation in a different time frame, it helps to look at what is happening from a new perspective. Focusing too much on the present moment is, on the contrary, a path to additional stress.

Try to close your eyes and assess what is happening from the perspective of the future. How will this moment affect the next month, year, or your whole life? Difficult situations often lead us to positive changes in perspective, or at least turn out to be not as dire as we first thought.

19. Keep a diary

Recording your thoughts and emotions on a regular basis is a great way to figure out what's going on in your head. Gradually, with the help of a diary, you will begin to notice certain tendencies in your behavior, and this will greatly help in self-development. You will understand what triggers your reactions and actions, what contributes or, conversely, hinders your path to success.

20. Schedule

A ready-made schedule does not mean at all that you need to forget about spontaneity. On the contrary, understanding what needs to be done in a day frees the mind for spontaneous ideas. And the lack of a schedule just attracts chaos. It's like a GPS system that tells you where you need to go today and where you have time.

Do not forget to add to the plan not only important things, but also daily activities. This will give you the most complete picture of the day before your eyes.

21. Get enough sleep

A healthy sleep is the best way to gain strength. Try to keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and slightly cool - this will help you to relax as much as possible physically and mentally.

22. Follow the 5 second rule

This technique is perfect for when you need to do something but really don't feel like it. At such times, count out loud from five to one and begin the task. The countdown will give you a subconscious impulse that will help you stop procrastinating and start the task now.

23. Try the stop, start, change method

This is an incredibly effective 30 second practice. If you have a problem or feel stuck, ask yourself three questions:

1. What do I need to stop doing right now?
2. What do I need to start doing right now?
3. Which of the things I am doing now do I need to change?

Answering these questions will help you move on.

24. Ask yourself a magic question

In addition to the questions from the “stop, start, change” technique, there are many others that are sometimes useful to ask yourself. For example, when you do not understand how best to proceed, ask: “What if I pretend I don’t know anything about this situations? " In search of an answer, consciousness, which is accustomed to looking at the problem from one angle, will begin to re-analyze what going on. This will expand the range of possible solutions.

It's also important to regularly check how effectively you are moving towards your goals. At the end of each day, look in the mirror and ask yourself, "Have I done everything that I have in mind for today?" Be extremely honest to find your mistakes and not repeat them again.

25. Take care of yourself

This is perhaps the most important point on the way to achieving goals. Be considerate and kind to yourself and watch how you talking to yourself. Constant dissatisfaction will definitely not make you more productive or more efficient. Do not scold yourself for the fact that some situations do not turn out the way you would like. This is not your fault.

Try to communicate with yourself as a friend. Imagine that your loved one is in exactly the same situation. What would you tell him? It is unlikely that they would start shouting, rather the opposite - they would try to cheer up, give warmth and kindness. You should treat yourself in the same way.

Remember that you are not alone and many go through difficult situations. Everything tends to end, and this difficult life streak will also pass. The point is not to never admit mistakes, but to be able to support yourself no matter what happens.