Is the big and beautiful goal you have set yourself unrealistic in scope? Does this sound negative? I feel duty bound to ask you this because, whilst it is laudable to set big, beautiful and boundless goals, it can sometimes be a detrimental tactic. In this article I will explain my logic and offer a strategy that will get you there in a more manageable and sustainable fashion.
When visualising a goal it is beneficial to layer in as much specific sensory detail as possible in order to make the goal compelling and desirable enough to keep you motivated whilst pursuing it. A goal that is poorly visualised will be less compelling.
A hugely ambitious goal that is too far removed from your current reality may be exciting and it may feel compelling but you simply may not be able to visualise it well enough to sustain the effort. This can lead to a feeling that the goal really is out of reach and ultimately unattainable. This feeling is not a useful one for you.
The strategy I recommend adopting would be for you to keep the very big goal deliberately vague. This will allow you to come back down the route in the direction of your current reality and choose a less ambitious goal that you can fully realise and visualise. This should still be a challenging goal but, crucially, it will appear much more attainable and you will be motivated to achieve it.
When you have achieved this interim goal your original big goal will be that much more attainable. It is at this point that you can flesh it out and fully visualise it in all its glory, because your reality will be much closer to it.
Attempting more than you can handle too early may set you back and discourage you so make your goals big enough but no bigger. A series of challenging steps will ensure you cover the necessary ground and grow into each new reality in a sustainable fashion.
I wish you well on your journey.
I'm Andy Pope and I am committed to helping individuals and organisations develop more effective face to face communication skills and personal development. I hope you enjoyed this article.
Check out more information and resources on my website at http://www.eryrglas.com
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