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Achieving personal and financial goals can be challenging, and despite the benefits, working on them takes time, effort, and perseverance. People need discipline, motivation, and a positive attitude to keep going.
According to the American Psychology Association, people with positive mindsets are happier and less likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors. They continue that happiness promotes success in health, work, and relationships. These are all vital components to achieving one’s goals.
Author and Speaker Kathleen Mello-Navajes outlines the best ways to attain personal and financial success.
Forming a desire statement
Setting and achieving goals is a vital part of success in any area of life, and one of the best ways to never lose sight of them is by creating a desire statement. It is a brief, powerful statement that describes a person’s deepest wishes and aspirations.
The desire statement acts like the “North Star” and helps people stay on track with what they allow in their lives. If anything does not fit or add to the desire statement’s success, it is not meant to be. It is a personal map guiding an individual in the right direction while they work towards achieving their goals.
A well-crafted desire statement can also remind people of their dreams and aspirations during times of difficulty and discouragement. It could become a cornerstone of one’s self-improvement, and an invaluable tool for one to reach their full potential.
Making a vision board
A vision board serves as the physical representation of one’s dreams and aspirations. It is a collection of images, words, and phrases that best capture what a person wants to achieve.
Creating a vision board can bring clarity to one’s desires, helping to manifest them. It’s a way to put a person’s intentions into the universe, and it helps remind a person of what they’re working for. It’s a tool people can use hand in hand with the desire statement to keep them focused and motivated and to hold themselves accountable.
Making this board involves arranging materials in a manner that inspires success, offering a chance for one to be creative. Placing the board in a visible area where one can see it every day is also crucial. Doing this can mean the difference between sticking to one’s goals and abandoning them.
Sticking to the plan
When it comes to achieving personal and financial goals, being persistent with one’s desire statement is crucial. One needs to be disciplined, consistent and committed to the goals they have set for themselves. While unexpected challenges may come along, having a plan in place and sticking to it can keep one focused and motivated.
Celebrating successes
Rewarding oneself for reaching milestones can help push one further along the journey to success. A reward can be as simple as taking a few moments to appreciate one’s progress.
Celebrations can also be a great way to recognize one’s accomplishments and stay motivated.
Believing in one’s self
Self-belief is not just about having a positive attitude but also about trusting in one’s own abilities. Recognizing personal strengths and understanding one’s potential to do great things is an important part of developing self-belief.
Kathleen stresses that this is crucial to achieving one’s goals. She shares, “Make peace with whomever you are. The only person you can fix is yourself, and until you do this, you’re stuck. Unless we shift, the world doesn’t shift.”
Developing self-belief gives a person the motivation to keep going when things get tough. It allows them to take advantage of opportunities that come their way. People must be confident that they can achieve anything they set their minds to, which can be achieved through self-affirmations. Starting with small achievable goals and seeking guidance from a life coach are also great ways to practice self-belief.
Tapping a treasure trove of insights
Kathleen’s book, Moving Magic Money, is full of insights that help her readers achieve the life they want to live. The book explores her experiences with money, men, and motherhood to illustrate how people can make a monumental shift in their lives.
Following these tips will ensure that any person will be on their way to living their best life. Moving Magic Money is an essential read for anyone looking to achieve their personal and financial goals.
