5 questions to narrow your goal and achieve it
What are your goals? Do you have more than one right now? If the answer is yes, you may be sabotaging your success. Research shows that those who pile on too many goals can experience “goal fatigue.” The solution? Pursue one goal at a time. “He who chases after two rabbits, loses both,” an old saying goes. The secret to reaching your most important goals is to not pursue them all at once.
As a life coach, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do I know which of my ideas or goals to pursue first?” If that sounds familiar, coach yourself with these questions:
1. Where am I ultimately trying to go?
Before you make a decision about which goal to pursue first, take a deep breath and consider the big picture. A few years from now, where do you want to be? What will you wish you had done during this time in your life? Knowing your vision is a key to know which goal to pursue. Your vision determines your goals. Each goal should help build the vision you are moving toward.
2. Which goal will be most important in helping me get there?
It is often a wise use of your energy to pursue the goal that will have the most impact. It can often lay the foundation for the goals that will follow it.
3. Which goal inspires me most?
Inspiration moves you to action. Many people never move forward on their goals because their goals are not authentic and therefore, not inspiring. Don’t waste your energy on uninspiring goals. Drop them. Dream big. Get inspired.
4. Which goal am I best equipped to accomplish right now?
Sometimes an attainable goal is the best to pursue because it helps build momentum and confidence. The goal you are best equipped to accomplish might also lay the foundation for reaching a bigger goal. Don’t underestimate the power of reaching a small goal.
5. After answering these last four questions, what do my instincts say about what to pursue first?
You have your answers. Trust your instincts. Be willing to take a risk and narrow your focus. You aren’t making a decision not to pursue your other goals, but simply a decision to pursue one at a time. Doing so will set you up for success.
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