Another year has gone by. For some of you, it was filled with challenges. For others, the year brought rewards and surprises. Wherever you are today, you are here because you said by your actions that you wanted to be here.

The pathway to achieving goals is straightforward. You say what you want, you develop a plan, and you execute your plan. Is this simple? The answer is yes and no. We mean well when we set a goal, but then life gets in the way and we lose track of the bigger picture. We end up questioning our goals. Do we deserve them? Do we have what it takes to achieve them? We blame ourselves for making promises that time and time again we seem to break.

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II. TOP WAYS TO REALIZING YOUR GOALS IN THE NEW YEAR

1. Write Your Goals Down

You will be surprised how many people have not taken the time to do this. How can you pursue something when you don't know exactly what it is? Define your goals and write down the results. Make it tangible so you'll know at the end of the year if you have achieved it or not.

2. Place Your Goals In A Visible Place

Don't just write your goals down and then forget them. Your goals need constant attention. Display your goals on your computer screen saver, on your desk, on the fridge, wherever is best for you. Remind yourself of your goals on a regular basis.

3. Live And Breathe Your Goals

See your goals as your very own assignment that only you are capable of achieving. This will give you the energy you'll need to stick with it to completion. Even during the tough times.

4. Re-Affirm Yourself To Your Goals

Eliminate all forms of F.E.A.R (False Evidence Appearing Real). For every negative thought, counteract it with a positive one. Tell yourself that you will make it. You will achieve your goal. If you can see it, you will believe it. If you believe it, you can make it happen.

5. Create An Action Plan And Follow It Rigorously

Set tasks that include reasonable deadlines. (That will not be a noose around your neck). Once your action plan is in place, perform the necessary tasks to achieve it. Set milestones, which will indicate what you will accomplish by what specific time. Whatever your goal, take action everyday no matter what. Every action gets you closer to the bigger picture. Before you know it, you have reached your goal.

6. Surround Yourself With Those Who Are Going In The Same Direction As You

Find people who have the same vision and purpose as you.

7. Look For Role Models

Look for those who have achieved whatever it is you are aspiring to achieve and use them as role models. Emulate whatever it is that they did to get to where they are now (their behaviors, actions, etc) and learn from their mistakes. Find out whatever worked for them and apply the same principles to your goal.

8. Make Yourself Accountable To Someone Who Can Support You In Achieving Your Goals

A coach can support you in accomplishing your goals. Coaching is one of the best self-investments you can make. Your coach will listen, endorse, and support you. A coach will be by your side as you take your goal, which is on paper, to a goal that is real.

9. Get Started Now

Have you heard the saying: "Do no not put off until tomorrow what you can do today?" It's one thing to say you are going to accomplish something; it's another thing to do what it takes to realize your goals. Talk is cheap! Actions are priceless! Get started now. Create a daily actions list and stick to it. It is better to fail doing something than to succeed in achieving nothing.

About the Author: This piece was written by Gladys Famoriyo, Director of Success Partners LTD, who can be reached gf_successpartners@hotmail.com

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