Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. You’re excited about your goal, you’ve done your research, and you have all the information you need. But somehow, you’re still stuck. You’re overthinking, analyzing, and procrastinating your way to a standstill.
It’s time to break free from this cycle and take action!
Signs You’re Stuck When Trying To Achieve A Goal
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you might be stuck:
- Information Overload: You’ve gathered so much data that you’re overwhelmed and unable to make a decision.
- Decision Fatigue: The mental exhaustion from considering every option can make it difficult to focus on any.
- Procrastination: You keep finding excuses to delay making a decision.
- Perfectionism: The fear of making the “wrong” choice can paralyze you.
- All-or-Nothing Thinking: If it’s not perfect, it’s a failure. This mindset can prevent you from taking any action.
How To Get Unstuck In Just 2 Steps So You Can Achieve Your Goal
It’s time to break free from this cycle and take action. Here are two simple yet powerful steps to help you get unstuck:
Step 1:
Write Down The Result You’re Aiming For: The first step is to clearly identify the specific result/outcome you want to achieve. While it may feel like a far-fetched goal today, get clear on what you actually want to do. (ex: start the podcast, finish the book, gain 3 new clients, start a business)
Step 2:
Take A Tiny Action: Once you know the end result you want, ask yourself “what is a small step I can take today to get me one step closer to this outcome?”. Ideally, this is something you can do in the next 10 minutes. What you’re trying to do here is simply kickstart your progress so don’t make this a big step, it needs to be a tiny step forward.
Tiny Step Examples:
- Run a marathon = tiny step is to walk to the end of the driveway/road and back
- Save $10,000 = tiny step is to put $1 into a savings account
- Start podcast = tiny step is to pick a launch date in the next 90 days and tell someone the specific date when you’re going to make your podcast live
- Gain 3 clients = tiny step is to make a list of 5 people you’ve helped (clients, friends, etc.) in this capacity before
Remember, Small Steps Lead To Big Goal Achievement
While a simple, tiny step will feel small at first, this is what leads to big results over time. If you continue to walk a little more a few times a week, you’ll run that marathon one day. If you keep putting money into savings you’ll hit your savings goal. If you reach out to those 5 people on the list and ask for a referral, you’re likely to gain a new client one at a time.
The key is to keep going with tiny steps. Put one foot in front of the other and you’re able to adjust as needed and keep the momentum going. You’ve got this!
Remember, you’re not alone in this. Many people struggle with getting unstuck. But by taking these steps and persevering, you can break free from the cycle and achieve your goals.
So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to take action and achieve that goal you’ve been dreaming about!