The secret of goal setting success is to realize that you are the key ingredient when it comes to setting your goals.  Each one of us possesses the ability to manifest the goals that we desire. The question is “Will you make it happen or will you sabotage your success?”

When it comes to goal setting success our mind set is crucial. We are using the law of attraction when it comes to getting anything we want to create in life and this works for or against us depending on our thought process.

There are many methods to use when setting goals. The key is to find a method that you like and that works best for you.

One important thing to remember when doing any goal setting method is to realize that you are more important then your goal. It is healthy to be moving toward a goal, it is also very important not to tie you self-worth to that goal.  You want to make sure you are stretching yourself, not stressing yourself out.

OK, lets get started!

This is a Simple 8-Step Method to Achieve Your Goals.

1. Write Your Goal Down. This is the most important step in goal setting success. This is the first step in making your goals physically real. Studies have shown that those who have clear written goals are ten times more likely to achieve their goals as those who have clear goals but don’t write them down.
2. Be Specific. The more specific you are in writing your goals, the more likely you are to achieve them.  “I want more money” is not a goal, it’s a wish. Write down how much money you want to make and when exactly you want it by. You must have a clear deadline.
3. Make Sure they are Your Goals. It is your life; so make sure you are doing it because you want it, not because someone else thinks it would be good for you. Do your goals reflect your values, beliefs and desires? Are they consistent with what you love?
4. Share Your Goals Only With People that are Positive and Will Support You. People how are habitually negative are dream killers.  Constructive criticism is good; it can even be helpful at times if coming from the right people. Surround yourself with people who will support you in achieving your goal.  Their support and belief in you will help you to believe in yourself.
5. Use Pictures and Symbols. Having a visual representation of what you are going after helps look the image into your mind.  Even better put yourself in the picture if it is appropriate. This helps your mind to see it, as you want it to be. We are visual creatures and our mine can associate with these pictures and symbols.
6. Make a Commitment. The moment you make a true and definite commitment to achieve your goal the universe steps in to help make it happen. The people, material and opportunities make themselves available to you. An important aspect is to write down WHY you want to achieve this goal. The more committed you are the better chance you have of getting to your goal.
7. Be Persistent. If you make a truly firm commitment this will happen automatically.  If you’ve committed to getting your goal, then let nothing hold you back from achieving your desired outcome, make sure your not hurting anyone or breaking the law in the process.
8. Program for Your Goals at Least Three Times a Day. This is when visualization comes into play.  See yourself already having completed your goal. Make sure to fully experience what it would feel like, NOW that you have achieved your desired goal.  You are a goal setting success machine and can make all your goals a reality!

These are eight steps in your goal setting success formula. Put them into practice and see what results you can achieve. My next post we will get into the specifics of How to Write Your Goals.

For more information on the methods used I highly recommend the book  How to Attract Money by Robert Griswold.

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