Stop Wasting Time: How To Actually Achieve Your Goals This Year

It’s that time of year again. You know, the one where we all wake up on January 1st feeling a bit… down. For years, I felt like I’d lost something, like another year had slipped away without me making any real progress on my goals or dreams. I was just so disappointed in myself. But about six years ago, I had a bit of a wake-up call. Instead of dreading the new year, I decided to try something different.

I created a weekly accountability meeting. Yep, with myself. Every Sunday, I set aside an hour to go over my most important goals for the year. It sounds simple, but it really works. When I do this, I feel inspired and excited. I think about the new people I want to meet, the exercise routine I want to build, or the daily habit changes that are important to me.

Key Takeaways

• Make time for your big goals first.
• Prioritize where you want to go.
• Align weekly tasks with your long-term vision.
• Question tasks that don’t fit your vision.

Making Progress On Your Big Goals

When you make time for the big stuff first, everything else naturally falls into place. It’s not about doing a million things; it’s about making small, consistent progress on the things that will actually create the life you want. You have to actively decide where you want to go.

Aligning Your Week With Your Vision

This means looking at your weekly schedule and making sure every task lines up with your bigger picture. If a task doesn’t help you move towards your long-term vision, you’ve got to ask yourself why you’re even doing it. It’s a tough question, but it’s the one that can really change things.