Accomplishing our goals involves setting clear and specific objectives, making a plan to achieve them and taking action towards completing the tasks that are necessary to reach our desired outcome.

What it doesn’t involve is procrastinating, over stressing and sitting on the couch watching the White Lotus (okay you should watch it too!)

Here are eight tips that can help you more effectively achieve your personal and professional goals:

1. Define your goals clearly and specifically. Consider what you want to achieve and why it is important to you.

2. Make a plan. Break your goals down into smaller, more manageable tasks and create a timeline for completing each one. I put actual due dates in my calendar as well as keep a project plan. There’s something so satisfying about crossing off items on that list.

3. Set achievable targets. Set yourself up for success by ensuring your goals are realistic and attainable.

4. Track your progress. Keep track of your progress and adjust your plan as needed to stay on track. You can also enlist an accountability buddy, maybe it’s someone in the same boat as you or someone who has done what you are trying to do.

5. Stay motivated. Find ways to stay motivated and keep yourself accountable, whether that means setting rewards for yourself or enlisting the help of a friend or mentor.

6. Persevere. Don’t give up if you encounter obstacles or setbacks along the way. Setbacks are often a normal part of the process. Do you think of them as teaching moments you will also be wiser as a result.

7. Be kind to yourself. It’s so important that you are your own cheerleader when you’re trying to launch something or accomplish a new goal. Silence your inner critic and be sure to root for yourself.

8. Reward yourself! Maybe it’s meeting your own deadlines or solving a problem that was standing in your way – whatever it is, celebrating your successes is incredibly motivating.

Remember, accomplishing goals takes time and effort, but by setting clear objectives, making a plan and staying motivated, you can increase your chances of success!

What do you do to increase your ability to achieve your goals?

Watch this video for more tips on goal setting.