subject: Taking baby steps is the key to reaching any of your life goals [print this page] Taking baby steps is the key to reaching any of your life goals
If you have ever stopped and asked for directions then this should make perfect sense to you. You know where you want to go but since you have not been there before, you need directions. Sometimes the map we use is confusing or the online mapping service is slightly out of date. How can you get to where you are going if you have not been there before?
The first thing you have to do is decide where you want to go. Do you want a new job, a new home, and a new partner in life or something else? It really does not matter what you want, it matters how you go about getting there. So pick one thing you really want to do or to have in your life. Got it? Great! Let's break it down step by step and before you know it, you will be on your way with the goal in sight.
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Step 1 Decide where you want to go
Step 2 Know where you are now
Step 3 How far away from where you want to be are you
Getting Ready For the Trip
Step 4 What will you need to do to prepare for where you are going
Step 5 Will you need additional training, advice or skills
Step 6 How will you get these
Step 7 Where will you get them
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Step 8 Plan for detours or unexpected delays
Step 9 Be patient, yelling does not help so stay on course
Step 10 Arrive at your destination
Now this may seem pretty simple and yes, it is condensed a bit. Every journey is different, just like the people who embark on it. Along the way you may and probably will encounter obstacles you never expected. It is best if you take the attitude that this obstacle is really just a part of the journey and accept it as an opportunity for growth.
In every case it is a good idea to ask those who have already been where you want to go how they got there. Words of caution, when asking make sure you are asking those people who are positive and happy about their journey. Part of going into uncharted territory is experiencing unfamiliar landscapes. Your personal journey to a new place is full of unfamiliar scenery so do not panic.
Just remember you will either have to have the courage to attempt the journey or you will have to stay where you are. Have courage and embrace what lies in the unknown!
