I Choose Us - Self improvement and motivation for women.

People dream big all the time. But it's the people that take action to reach their goals that truly succeed in life. It's a huge task to take on, but when you break down your journey into simple steps, anything is achievable. Decide on your goal and follow through, it really can be as simple as that.

The Big Picture

It truly doesn't matter what your goal is, you can achieve it by combining the will to succeed with action. There are many possible excuses and many people that will try to bring you down, it's just the way life is. While these things may not change, your attitude can.

The first thing you need to do is create a personal definition of success. What are you trying to do? What is your ultimate goal?

Remember, the answer can be anything your heart desires. Maybe you want to start a video game development business, or maybe you want to be an Olympic swimmer. Everyone is different, but it's important to have a well-defined goal. Don't be afraid to be specific and to list a goal even if you're lacking the confidence to achieve it.

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The first two weeks of the New Year have come and gone.  Are you on track with your goals for the New Year?  Or did you get side tracked? This is the perfect time to start fresh. If there's any aspect of your life that you'd like to improve, set some clear and attainable goals for yourself that will help you get there.

Take It Slow

Work towards your goal one piece at a time. It's important to take it slow and not take on too much at once. The main reason that some people fail when it comes to their New Year's goals is because they fail to plan out a realistic path.

Follow Through With a Plan

It's easy to say: "I want to lose 50 pounds" or "I want to learn a musical instrument." Keep in mind that big goals like these will take some time and effort. Diets are hard to start because you may feel unmotivated or hungry. Musical instruments require time to master, and you may start with weeks of just learning notes before getting to any fun melodies.

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A goal is like a compass. It helps you focus on where you want to go in life and make positive progress to get there. However, it's important to remember that you need clarity in your goals from time to time. You'll want to make it as easy as possible for you to reach them.

It may take some more time on your part, but when you write out detailed instructions for yourself instead of vague ideas, you have a much better chance at success. Not only do you know exactly what you need to do, but such plans also tend to invigorate you with more enthusiasm.

Follow these 6 tips in order to clarify your goals:

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You can lose weight if you set your mind to it! Are you ready to take action to achieve the body of your dreams?

The biggest barrier you face is actually your self-discipline and willpower.

You may have fallen into a vicious cycle. The cycle starts with eating a poor diet full of fats, carbs, and processed foods. These are the kinds of foods that make you feel tired and lethargic all the time. Then, because your body lacks proper energy, you don't feel much like exercising.

What's the end result? You end up with a huge loss of willpower and you feel miserable and hopeless.

But there is hope! You can make the change! If you truly want to lose weight, you first have to build the willpower to make it happen.

Here's a list of 6 things to consider when boosting your willpower:

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Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Are you struggling in your love life, career, friendships, or passion?

It’s time to take action to fix the problem. You’ll first want to identify the areas of your life that feel "off."

Take some time to reflect on what’s bothering you and why. Once you know what’s going on, it’s easier to find a solution.

Having a Goal

It’s important to have goals in all aspects of your life because it focuses your energy onto the big picture. When you have a purpose for your actions, you’ll begin to see those little steps being important building blocks for your end goal. Your life won’t seem so stale when you have your end goal in mind at all times.

Here are some tips for setting goals:

•    Make your goals attainable. If you have lofty goals, break them up into smaller pieces.
•    Write your goals down on paper and keep them handy.
•    Always state your goals in a positive fashion (i.e. "I will be free of smoke…" instead of: "I will stop smoking…")
•    Be as detailed as you can when planning out your goals step by step.
•    Fight the urge to procrastinate.

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Setting goals for yourself is important, especially when it comes to your career. To achieve the greatest success, you first have to ensure that your goals are realistic and achievable.

Read on for real life success stories and some easy-to-follow steps that could help you get on the fast track in your career.

What Are Your Goals?

To set attainable career goals, start by reflecting on the following:

•    In 5 years time, I want to be…
•    I want to be earning…
•    What skills will I need to do this?
•    Will I need to change my career to achieve this?

By asking yourself the simple questions above, you’ll begin to get a clearer idea of what you want from your career and what you’ll need to do to achieve it.

What Are Your Strengths And Skills?

Melissa’s story… 

Melissa was a receptionist at a shipping firm, but she wanted to be the executive assistant to the company CEO one day. Melissa knew that she had the key strengths required to be an EA, but she wasn’t sure how to land her dream role.

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Everyone has a different vision of success in life. Your greatness can be defined as anything you wish; you simply need to do some self-reflection to decide what is most important to you.

Here are some questions you might ask yourself:

•    How important is financial wealth to me?
•    Is having a happy or large family the most important thing in my life?
•    Are there certain skills or gifts that I would like to master?
•    When I die, what will be the most important goal I achieved?

1. How Do You Define Greatness

It doesn't really matter what you've set as your true calling, maybe it's becoming a millionaire, living on the beach, or having a large family. The most important thing is that you have found your definition of greatness that personally applies to you.

Your next step is to form an action plan on how to achieve this goal. It may take a lifetime, but the only way you're going to get there is with a plan!

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