Goal Setting Activities, Part 1

Do you find yourself wanting to do something different with your life or wishing you didn't have to work for someone else to make a living? Do you go to work every day to do something that you’re really not passionate about? For many of us, the answer is the same; yes. What do you think is stopping us from taking the leap to just do what it is we want to do?

There are many answers to that question. We all have responsibilities to take care of. However, one of my mentors, motivational speaker Les Brown says that some people have possibility blindness. They are not aware of the possibilities in life. Please realize that it is possible to have the successful life you desire.

One very small action step you can take right now is to stop saying “I can’t”. Do you have a desire to do something and you tell yourself or others that you can’t do it. Is that really the truth? Really think about it. What is the reason you can’t do it? Is it that you think it may be too hard to do? Is someone stopping you from doing it? Or is it that you really believe you can’t. I’ve learned that for most of us, it’s not about whether we can or can’t do something; it’s whether we will or will not do it. What stops a lot of us from accomplishing our dreams and goals in life is just an initial little notion that we can’t do it.

Get rid of the phrase "I can't". Practice saying "I can" more often. If you want to change your job, you can; if you want to start a business, you can; if you want to be a billionaire, you can; if you want to write a book you can; if you want to be a real estate agent, you can; you just have to start from where you are right now. It may take a little effort, however you will find yourself getting closer and closer to your goal.

Every single one of us has the potential inside to live the kind of life that we desire. We have to have faith, be positive, be open and consistently take action towards our goals and dreams. Don't let your fears and doubts hold you back. Take a good look at your life, decide what you want, and go for it!