4 Ways You Can Make Daily Progress towards Your Goals

by Nancy Hamilton March 8, 2022

Although most people believe that intense work is necessary to achieve great goals, Jerry Seinfeld thinks otherwise. Seinfeld, the stand-up comic and actor, is quick to point out that consistency is what has made him a successful comedian. Jerry started writing at minimum one joke per day early in his career. He had a huge wall calendar and each day he wrote a new joke. The string of Xs eventually became a lengthy chain. Jerry believes that fame and the money he earned didn’t motivate his actions. The real motivator was not to break the chain.

A perfect example of a goal to become a habit is this daily joke routine. Habit goals will help you focus on small tasks that you can complete each day. Consistent wins keep the momentum going. In order to achieve success, you must be consistent and not lose your intensity. Follow these steps to start achieving your goals today.

1. GET CLEAR ON YOUR GOAL

If you don’t define your goal first, you won’t be able to accomplish it. Vision always comes first. You must be clear about what you want. Specificize your goals. Note it down. As they move across the lips and through pencil tip tips, thoughts become disorganized. If you don’t have a clear goal to work towards, you won’t be able to achieve your goals. A team member is more likely to need to know the goal. Even though you feel the goal is clear in your brain, you cannot create alignment until it’s written down. This is the most important step towards success.

2. IDENTIFY THE RIGHT BEHAVIOR

You must determine what behavior is necessary to reach your goal. Don’t make it difficult. This will help you get incrementally closer towards major change if it is done over and over. I used to have 25 stubborn pounds years ago that would not go away. Instead of trying hard to shed the excess weight, or signing up for an intimidating Ironman Triathlon, I stopped eating sugary and processed carbs. That’s it. Each day, I concentrated on one step. It was simple. It didn’t seem impossible. It was an easy behavioral change. I remained consistent. These pesky extra pounds went away in just three months. Just like a fad diet, intense goal setting doesn’t work. Lifestyle change is key. You must be consistent with the right behavior.

3. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

It serves two purposes: it strengthens the habit through self-accountability and it boosts motivation by showing visual progress. Your progress can be recorded, much like Jerry Seinfeld’s desire to keep the chains going. A string of successes will help you build momentum for the days ahead.

4. ENLIST AN ACCOUNTABILITY Partner

It might be the most beneficial step you make. It is vital to choose the right person. In order to concentrate on my golf game, many years ago, I chose a partner that would laugh at my mistakes. You probably know what happened. I felt worse the more he ridiculed my character. Your accountability partner should be encouraging. It could be a close friend or coworker. It could also be a professional counsellor, coach, trainer, or other qualified person.