Comment Set small manageable, feasible goals. (Score 1) 1153
I learn't this very early in school. The philosphy is it's easier to focus on and achieve a short term objective than a long term one. So break down your objective into manageable pieces.
An example is a 1000 page book you DON'T want to read. If it has 30 chapters create interim goals as you start each chapter based on the # of pages in the chapter. The goal would be targeted at say 100 pages in 2 days or even a chapter a day. But it has to be something manageable and each person is an individual and therefore it is different for all of us.
Also keep your eye on the big picture and focus on the rewards if this is achieved. This will aid in keeping you motivated which is perhaps the most important thing.
Self motivation isn't easy but it is required.
To summarise:
Break down your large project into small manageable, feasible goals within a set time frame.
Focus on the rewards of the big picture
Hope this helps both you and everyone reading who may have been unlucky with other methods.
An example is a 1000 page book you DON'T want to read. If it has 30 chapters create interim goals as you start each chapter based on the # of pages in the chapter. The goal would be targeted at say 100 pages in 2 days or even a chapter a day. But it has to be something manageable and each person is an individual and therefore it is different for all of us.
Also keep your eye on the big picture and focus on the rewards if this is achieved. This will aid in keeping you motivated which is perhaps the most important thing.
Self motivation isn't easy but it is required.
To summarise:
Break down your large project into small manageable, feasible goals within a set time frame.
Focus on the rewards of the big picture
Hope this helps both you and everyone reading who may have been unlucky with other methods.
