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Do you have a goal that seems out of reach? Are you just shy of reaching your goal over and over and don't know what to do?
1. Progress Counts—Even If You Haven’t Hit the Goal Yet
Getting close to your goal is still significant progress. Celebrate how far you’ve come rather than focusing only on what’s left to achieve.
2. Persistence Is Essential
The only way to guarantee you won’t reach your goal is to give up. Continuing to show up, create, and improve increases your chances of eventually succeeding.
3. Regular Evaluation and Adjustment Matter
Revisit your goals often. Assess what’s working, identify what isn’t, and be willing to tweak your approach through trial and error.
4. Motivation Comes from Within and Beyond
Setting meaningful goals can inspire you to keep going, especially when you remember the impact your work has on others as well as yourself.
5. Learn from Your Process
Every step, including setbacks and near-misses, provides valuable experience and insight that moves you closer to your goal.
6. Celebrate Small Wins
Recognize and appreciate incremental achievements. These moments build confidence and keep you motivated for the next step.
7. Don’t Be Afraid to Adjust Your Path
If you find you’re off course, it’s okay to recalibrate. Adjusting your strategy is part of the process, not a failure.
8. Seek Support and Inspiration
Look for advice from those who have already achieved similar goals, and don’t hesitate to reach out for encouragement or guidance.
9. Keep Your “Why” in Focus
Remind yourself why you set the goal in the first place. A strong sense of purpose helps you push through discouragement.
10. Share Your Journey and Engage Your Community
Inviting listeners to share their own goals and progress fosters a supportive community and keeps everyone motivated.
Email me at [email protected].
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It’s time to take the first step towards a fulfilling and joyful life. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful! Imagine having deeper connections, feeling less anxiety and overwhelm, gaining clarity, and fully trusting yourself. Picture yourself not just surviving but truly thriving.
I am here with you every step of the way!
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Invest in a Coaching Package and change your life forever!
Stay tuned I will be releasing a new confidence building course in the next few months!
XOXO,
Heather
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By Heather Edwards - Master Certified Life Coach, Confidence Coach
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Do you have a goal that seems out of reach? Are you just shy of reaching your goal over and over and don't know what to do?
1. Progress Counts—Even If You Haven’t Hit the Goal Yet
Getting close to your goal is still significant progress. Celebrate how far you’ve come rather than focusing only on what’s left to achieve.
2. Persistence Is Essential
The only way to guarantee you won’t reach your goal is to give up. Continuing to show up, create, and improve increases your chances of eventually succeeding.
3. Regular Evaluation and Adjustment Matter
Revisit your goals often. Assess what’s working, identify what isn’t, and be willing to tweak your approach through trial and error.
4. Motivation Comes from Within and Beyond
Setting meaningful goals can inspire you to keep going, especially when you remember the impact your work has on others as well as yourself.
5. Learn from Your Process
Every step, including setbacks and near-misses, provides valuable experience and insight that moves you closer to your goal.
6. Celebrate Small Wins
Recognize and appreciate incremental achievements. These moments build confidence and keep you motivated for the next step.
7. Don’t Be Afraid to Adjust Your Path
If you find you’re off course, it’s okay to recalibrate. Adjusting your strategy is part of the process, not a failure.
8. Seek Support and Inspiration
Look for advice from those who have already achieved similar goals, and don’t hesitate to reach out for encouragement or guidance.
9. Keep Your “Why” in Focus
Remind yourself why you set the goal in the first place. A strong sense of purpose helps you push through discouragement.
10. Share Your Journey and Engage Your Community
Inviting listeners to share their own goals and progress fosters a supportive community and keeps everyone motivated.
Email me at [email protected].
Grab Your Freebies:
The best planner you will ever use! Plan Your Success!
Plan Your Success Workbook - A Guide for a Successful 2025
Approach difficult conversations with more confidence, consistency, and intentionality with
my tips for Confidence Boosting Tips for Difficult Conversations
Do you desire deep, meaningful relationships? Use this list of thought-provoking questions
to engage your loved ones in conversations that move beyond standard answers.
20 Questions to Ask to Increase the Quality of your Relationships
20 Questions to Ask to Increase the Quality of Your Relationships
It’s time to take the first step towards a fulfilling and joyful life. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful! Imagine having deeper connections, feeling less anxiety and overwhelm, gaining clarity, and fully trusting yourself. Picture yourself not just surviving but truly thriving.
I am here with you every step of the way!
Free Discovery Call
Invest in a Coaching Package and change your life forever!
Stay tuned I will be releasing a new confidence building course in the next few months!
XOXO,
Heather
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