Here’s a great new article from Dominik Zaerin, Level 1 coach at my Islington Personal Training Studio

Enjoy!

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1. Goals Allow You To Create Your Own Future:

Anybody who has achieved anything has set goals. There are many ways of setting goals, but ultimately, if you want something and work towards it – you are pursuing a goal!

The big difference between successful people & struggling people is that successful people refuse to let others determine what the future holds for them. They are PROACTIVE about what they want; and take consistent action towards attaining it.

Struggling people tend to be reactive and accept anything that is thrown their way; they accept whatever is available & comfortable, rather than passionately pursuing the life that they always dreamed of!

2. Goals Nurture Discovery & Development of your Character:

To set a worthy goal, there must be a creative process. A special time for you to search you heart & mind, desires & ambitions; to truly discover what it is that you really want – and are committed to consistently working towards.

The process of creating a goal is, effectively, Character Discovery. Your character is who you are, what you love and what you hate, it is your natural and innermost self. When you search for a goal, you are using your character to create it. By setting goals, you can become more aware about what it is you really stand and care for, creating a clearer impression of who you are as an individual.

The journey of attaining a worthy goal requires willpower, commitment, discipline, hard work & plenty of courage. There will be times you feel like quitting; times were you will feel utterly vulnerable & exhausted… even times when you actually fail! But this is the greatest test, and a blessing in disguise!

Not only will you become stronger through the hardship, but when you achieve your goal – it will taste that much sweeter! Through the journey, and the challenge, you will discover and strengthen so much of yourself.

3. Goals Increase your Clarity & Focus:
The time will come when you will be finding that day to day life gets in the way of your great goals and ambitions. When there are emergencies, events, unforeseen circumstances… whatever happens, chances are they will!

When it all gets hard & you feel like giving up; just take a silent moment alone, it doesn’t have to be long, and look at your goals list and ask yourself… “Would it feel better or worse if I give up my goals in the long term?” You will find that if you can summon the inner self-discipline to carry on with your quest you will find that your goals will pull you through even the toughest of times! Your focus and clarity of purpose will be much greater than if you didn’t have your goals to look toward.

4. Goals Benefit Relationships & Increases Respect:
You may be aware that virtually everybody judges everyone, every second of the day, and that what you say and do affects your standing with your friends, colleagues, family, especially strangers. You will find that when you on the hunt to achieve your goals, you will attract many people and situations during the journey.

People will see your determination, passion & focus and even your loved ones will admire you for your great efforts & noble attitude. Some may not tell you immediately, or at all, but I can safely say your overall social standing will increase. People will see you as a Winner, as somebody who is able to lead themselves passionately and effectively (and you will also be achieving a lot!)

Perhaps even more importantly, your ability & opportunities to meet new people and strengthen existing relationships increases; as your quest leads you to seek the help, opinions, advice & thoughts of others. Complete strangers will ‘feel’ your energy and be drawn to you. You will be silently respected. Everybody respects someone who carves his own destiny.

5. Goals make Life Easier & More Exciting:

Have you ever had the feeling like you had no idea what you should or want to be doing… a sort of grey, dreary confusion about everything? Perhaps a feeling that you need to make some major changes or improvements in an area of your life but didn’t know where to start or some small, productive steps to take? How frustrating, irritating & boring!

When you have goals to motivate you through day to day life, there is always something to be excited about, always something you could be doing that resonates with your deepest wants.

Pursuing things that you care about may not always be fun or easy, but at least you can always remind yourself of why you’re doing it and before you know it, you’re inspired and ready for action!

Sure you still have your ordinary 9 to 5 job, but at least you have your personal goals to spice things up a little… or a lot.