{"id":2399,"date":"2021-10-01T02:13:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T02:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breathehustleglow.com\/?p=2399"},"modified":"2021-10-01T02:13:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T02:13:16","slug":"remain-focused-on-your-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breathehustleglow.com\/remain-focused-on-your-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Remain Focused On Your Goals And Overcome Distractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are so many goals you want to accomplish but there are also distractions everywhere you turn. From friends to social media to TV to relationships, how do you remain focused on your goals, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have big goals I&#8217;m working towards myself and have learned some tricks to staying focused on those big dreams you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s all about finding the right balance and prioritizing properly! Keep reading for my top 10 ways to stay focused on your goals and overcome any distractions that come your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Plan Your Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/GXZVx7kiFQ1IuZpB8o\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 263px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 263\/263;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/GXZVx7kiFQ1IuZpB8o\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"263\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a huge goal can be intimidating and lead to procrastination. When you feel like a task is overwhelming, you tend to put it off. To combat that, break down your big goal into smaller goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a clear plan prevents you from not doing anything because you\u2019re not sure what to do. Every day write a list of 2 or 3 small goals that will help you accomplish your big goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have a long-term plan for crushing your goals and day-to-day plans. Being organized with your goals help you stay on track and it feels AMAZING to check things off this to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39WStwp\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39WStwp\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">daily planner<\/a> to physically write down your goals and track your progress! Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39WStwp\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39WStwp\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">gorgeous planner <\/a>on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Purposely Remove Distractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have those time-wasters that we get wrapped up in whether it be Netflix, Tiktok or video games.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re super serious about your goals, you can be drastic and remove the temptation entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can put daily limits on the apps you spend way too much time on. I had to put a limit on Tiktok because I was wasting so much time scrolling for hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognize what apps or habits are killing your productivity and manage them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Keep Your Social Circle Small<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am a big believer in keeping your moves to yourself. By that I mean, you don\u2019t have to share your goals and moves on social media or with co-workers. Keep it to yourself until you accomplish your goal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only trusted friends and family really need to know what you\u2019re doing. When you share your goals with too many people, you open yourself to unwelcomed opinions, judgment, and even sabotage. So move in silence, girl!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hang Out With Positive People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should only make time to hang out with positive people who support you and your goals. It\u2019s even better if your friends have goals of their own and can relate to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re busy so don\u2019t waste time with any doubters, haters, or critics! Those people are not your friends. Not everyone is going to see your vision, but don\u2019t worry about them. Keep doing you and focus on your goals. You\u2019ll definitely have the last laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Learn Self-Discipline\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/j4ISyJ9AGHLJjSfhJj\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"226\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 402px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 402\/226;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/j4ISyJ9AGHLJjSfhJj\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"226\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are going to be days where you don\u2019t feel like showing up. It\u2019s a trap to believe you need to feel motivated to do something.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the motivation isn\u2019t there and that\u2019s okay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Train yourself to create a routine that you always stick to no matter what. Rain or shine. Show up for yourself and stay consistent with your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Have Designated Distraction Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not going to be able to remain focused on your goals or work at 100% if you\u2019re burnt out. Leave time to take a break from working on your goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day you should leave some time to allow yourself to be distracted even if it\u2019s only 10 minutes before bed. It\u2019s important to maintain your mental health!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Understand That Sacrifice is Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re making big moves and have big goals, you\u2019re not going to be able to do whatever you want. With greatness, comes great sacrifice!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re starting a business, you may give up a great social life to focus. If you want to lose weight, you\u2019re giving up fast food. If you\u2019re paying off debt, you\u2019re cutting down on spontaneous spending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your goal is, understand that you\u2019ll have to sacrifice things to make it happen. Luckily,&nbsp; the benefits of accomplishing your goal far outweigh the sacrifices you have to make!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Say No to Procrastination&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know that feeling when you have so much stuff to do that you just start watching Netflix because you don\u2019t even know where to start? Yea, we\u2019re trying to avoid that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, just take a moment to breathe and calm your mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell yourself that you\u2019re going to do whatever task you\u2019re putting off for only 5 minutes. It can be hard but literally just make yourself start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not going to lie, I was procrastinating writing this very blog post! But I told myself I\u2019d only write one paragraph\u2026and ended up writing the whole thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Accept Full Responsibility&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being an adult has its upside but there\u2019s definitely a downside too. There\u2019s no one making you do things anymore, right? There\u2019s no one coming to tell you to get off your phone and put in some work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are in charge of making your goals a reality. You are responsible for putting down those productivity-killers and cutting off people who distract you. It\u2019s all up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a really cool thing when you really think about it. Because if you really put your mind to it, you can absolutely make your dreams come true.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Remember Your Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/lQ7geLKnnf7pIu7uAN\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"303\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 303px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 303\/303;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/lQ7geLKnnf7pIu7uAN\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"303\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do you want to accomplish your goal so badly? Think beyond the surface level reason.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yea, making a million dollars is great but why do you want that much money?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I want to be financially free so I can travel around the world and do whatever I please. I hated being told what to do and spending 8 hours a day doing unfilling work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine how you will feel when you have the life you want. When you look around and realize you\u2019re exactly where you want to be. That feeling is what will keep you going on the days you feel distracted or unmotivated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are so many goals you want to accomplish but there are also distractions everywhere you turn. From friends to social media to TV to relationships, how do you remain focused on your goals, right? I have big goals I&#8217;m working towards myself and have learned some tricks to staying focused on those big dreams you have. It&#8217;s all about finding the right balance and prioritizing properly! Keep reading for my top 10 ways to stay focused on your goals and overcome any distractions that come your way. Plan Your Goals Having a huge goal can be intimidating and lead to procrastination. When you feel like a task is overwhelming, you tend to put it off. To combat that, break down your big goal into smaller goals.&nbsp; Having a clear plan prevents you from not doing anything because you\u2019re not sure what to do. Every day write a list of 2 or 3 small goals that will help you accomplish your big goal. You should have a long-term plan for crushing your goals and day-to-day plans. Being organized with your goals help you stay on track and it feels AMAZING to check things off this to-do list. Get a daily planner to physically write down your goals and track your progress! Check out this gorgeous planner on Amazon! Purposely Remove Distractions We all have those time-wasters that we get wrapped up in whether it be Netflix, Tiktok or video games.&nbsp; If you\u2019re super serious about your goals, you can be drastic and remove the temptation entirely. Alternatively, you can put daily limits on the apps you spend way too much time on. I had to put a limit on Tiktok because I was wasting so much time scrolling for hours! Recognize what apps or habits are killing your productivity and manage them.&nbsp; Keep Your Social Circle Small I am a big believer in keeping your moves to yourself. By that I mean, you don\u2019t have to share your goals and moves on social media or with co-workers. Keep it to yourself until you accomplish your goal.&nbsp; Only trusted friends and family really need to know what you\u2019re doing. When you share your goals with too many people, you open yourself to unwelcomed opinions, judgment, and even sabotage. So move in silence, girl!\u00a0 Hang Out With Positive People You should only make time to hang out with positive people who support you and your goals. It\u2019s even better if your friends have goals of their own and can relate to you! You\u2019re busy so don\u2019t waste time with any doubters, haters, or critics! Those people are not your friends. Not everyone is going to see your vision, but don\u2019t worry about them. Keep doing you and focus on your goals. You\u2019ll definitely have the last laugh.\u00a0 Learn Self-Discipline\u00a0 There are going to be days where you don\u2019t feel like showing up. It\u2019s a trap to believe you need to feel motivated to do something.&nbsp; Sometimes the motivation isn\u2019t there and that\u2019s okay.&nbsp; Train yourself to create a routine that you always stick to no matter what. Rain or shine. Show up for yourself and stay consistent with your goals. Have Designated Distraction Time You\u2019re not going to be able to remain focused on your goals or work at 100% if you\u2019re burnt out. Leave time to take a break from working on your goals.\u00a0 Every day you should leave some time to allow yourself to be distracted even if it\u2019s only 10 minutes before bed. It\u2019s important to maintain your mental health!&nbsp; Understand That Sacrifice is Required When you\u2019re making big moves and have big goals, you\u2019re not going to be able to do whatever you want. With greatness, comes great sacrifice!&nbsp; If you\u2019re starting a business, you may give up a great social life to focus. If you want to lose weight, you\u2019re giving up fast food. If you\u2019re paying off debt, you\u2019re cutting down on spontaneous spending.&nbsp; Whatever your goal is, understand that you\u2019ll have to sacrifice things to make it happen. Luckily,&nbsp; the benefits of accomplishing your goal far outweigh the sacrifices you have to make! Say No to Procrastination&nbsp; You know that feeling when you have so much stuff to do that you just start watching Netflix because you don\u2019t even know where to start? Yea, we\u2019re trying to avoid that.&nbsp; When you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, just take a moment to breathe and calm your mind.&nbsp; Tell yourself that you\u2019re going to do whatever task you\u2019re putting off for only 5 minutes. It can be hard but literally just make yourself start.&nbsp; Not going to lie, I was procrastinating writing this very blog post! But I told myself I\u2019d only write one paragraph\u2026and ended up writing the whole thing.&nbsp; Accept Full Responsibility&nbsp; Being an adult has its upside but there\u2019s definitely a downside too. There\u2019s no one making you do things anymore, right? There\u2019s no one coming to tell you to get off your phone and put in some work.&nbsp; You are in charge of making your goals a reality. You are responsible for putting down those productivity-killers and cutting off people who distract you. It\u2019s all up to you. It\u2019s a really cool thing when you really think about it. Because if you really put your mind to it, you can absolutely make your dreams come true.&nbsp; Remember Your Why Why do you want to accomplish your goal so badly? Think beyond the surface level reason.&nbsp; Yea, making a million dollars is great but why do you want that much money?&nbsp; Personally, I want to be financially free so I can travel around the world and do whatever I please. I hated being told what to do and spending 8 hours a day doing unfilling work.\u00a0 Imagine how you will feel when you have the life you want. When you look around and realize you\u2019re exactly where you want to be. 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