As you move toward your goal, your destination, there will be distractions along the way. These distractions will delay you from reaching your goal and could prevent you from arriving at your desired destination.
No matter your goal, whether learning a new type of music, such as mine of becoming a proficient and working Gypsy Jazz musician; starting a business; completing your education or training; losing weight and getting into shape, becoming debt free, etc. you need to know how to detour the distractions.
1. Create A Map
The map is your goals written down so that you can refer to them along the way.
Your map will keep you on track to your destination and help you recognize the stops along the way that may or may not be necessary.
It will help you say No to those things that will not move your toward the place or person you want to be. On a more personal note, it is permissible to say politely say "No" and decline those things that would slow you down or keep you from reaching your goal.
For instance your goal is to lose weight and get in shape. A co-worker offers you a slice of their birthday cake. It is completely acceptable to kindly respond with, "Thank you, it looks delicious and I celebrate your special day. However, I am being mindful of my diet at this time.
Your goal is to be debt free and the local electronics store has a sale on the television that have thought about purchasing. Remind yourself of your ultimate goal and the fact that the television or perhaps even a new model with more features will be on sale, after you reach your goal.
Affirmation: I am working toward a goal and the satisfaction of accomplishing it is my goal.
Be willing to trade instant gratification for the satisfaction that you will enjoy when you reach your goal.
2. Choose A Mentor
You need a travel companion, a guide to help you reach your destination. Your mentor will be someone that has reached or surpassed even the place of your desires.
I have a mentor that I meet with on a regular basis. He assists me with creating a list of actions that I complete before our next meeting. This keeps me focused and accountable.
A mentor will answer the questions that you have as you make your journey. A mentor will save you time which would be lost, if you had to figure things out by yourself. If you are doing something that is not beneficial to reaching your goal, your mentor can being your attention to that action.
You can spend hours searching the internet, watching countless videos (most of which will tell you different approaches and really get you confused) or you can invest in a mentor that will help you stay on the track of reaching your personal goal.
It is well worth the investment in yourself to choose a mentor.
3. Make A Date
Setting a date for arriving at your destination gives you a target to work towards and a way to measure your progress. It can also help to keep you motivated and on track.
Without a date, distractions will be entertained and slow your progress.
Be realistic when establishing the date to reach your goal. Choose a date that is achievable, but challenging.
After set the time when you want to reach your goal, make small milestone dates between the beginning and the completion of your goal. These milestone dates will serve as small victories to encourage you.
For example, I am preparing for a show that will take place at a set date. The mile marker dates will be to add and learn a song completely that will be on the future show's set list.
Get in the habit of pivoting or finding ways to navigate around impasses. Bob Proctor
On the journey to your goal, distractions will present themselves, however, with a map, a mentor and a date made, you will successfully avoid the deterrents and reach the place that is best for you.
The adventure continues....
Morris