How do you imagine your last day on earth? Maybe it’s not the most comforting question, but it’s certainly one you can reflect on. Because that’s when you’ll probably have many “Oh, I could’ve” or “Oh, I should’ve” moments. 

If you haven’t been to your favourite band’s concert, you’ll likely wish you had. If you’ve never tried shrimp, you may wonder why people are crazy about them. And if you won’t have driven a car, maybe you’ll wish you got your driving licence.

Keep reading to see what you have to do to be one step closer to achieving your goals.

Give up these bad habits

Bad habits keep you stuck, and that’s undeniable. While gaining pleasure from certain vices is normal, it’s not OK to persist in destructive behaviour. You’re the only one in charge of yourself, so take a moment to reflect and see what’s preventing you from fulfilling your dreams. 

Is it the cigarette you smoke first thing in the morning that you’d like to stop savouring? Is it that you tend to overspend money when you’re sad, just to feel awful that you can’t put money aside for a trip around the world? Whatever it is, you’ll undoubtedly turn to better occupations. Never lose focus of your healthy diet and physical activity because they complete each other, helping you glow and feel the energy you’re seeking. 

You only live once. Yet, you have thousands of days to live. Working out for that summer body is a dream, but working out because that’s who you are is a reality. Understand the difference.

And while you should start small, you should similarly give up on playing small, as it doesn’t serve you or the world. There’s nothing beautiful about shrinking so that others don’t feel insecure around you. You’re meant to shine like a child because you have that power in you; you’re just probably neglecting it sometimes. Become fearless and proud, and you’ll liberate your inner beauty.

Give up fears

Some of the most common fears are flying, reaching certain heights, driving a car, etc. You’re not to blame if something from this list scares you, too. But you must understand that while you can give up a flying ticket, cars are essential in your era and will keep being. They’re not just a culture but a means of saving time and money. 

If you think you can’t drive or that you’ll get in an accident, take precautions to avoid such misfortune, like working for an expensive car. And if you still get involved in a car crash – because it’s not only you on the road – know you sometimes can claim compensation for the incident. You can reach out to a car accident claim solicitor, and they’ll give you helpful advice on how to get through the bureaucratic process. They work under a ‘No win, No fee’ Agreement, meaning you’ll only pay a fee if they win your case. The best thing is that they analyse your case before taking it, so you can rest assured you have the chance of getting the proper claim. However, a lawyer would advise you to take pictures if something similar ever happens and get witnesses’ contacts. CCTV footage and similar records would help strengthen your case, were you or someone beloved be involved in a road traffic accident.

Be committed

Make a list that includes the level of commitment towards your goal, what you would sacrifice to realise it and what you wouldn’t trade for it to come alive. Staying focused and committed to your objectives is crucial, just like having realistic expectations is. 

You can adjust your goals according to the stages of your life. Just make sure that if you give up on the biggest dream, you’ve previously switched it for a better one. 

For example, if you pursue wealth but realise that a family and safe home is what you want to have acquired in this life, then focus on being a better person so that the beautiful, unique being that’s looking for you will find you. Spend time trying to improve and benefit from your qualities, and work on your bad traits until you feel like you love yourself completely.

Define your success

Make a list of what success feels and looks like to define it correctly. Only then can you follow up with practical steps to fulfil your dream. Is it a business you’re dreaming of or is living by the beach the thought that gives you goosebumps? Whatever it is, act like you’re on the way to grabbing your award. Hard work often pays off, so why not work on your goals?

If you want to be successful in a high-paying career, you could pursue professional training or additional education. If you see success in an unfulfilled talent, such as writing, you could implement weekly writing goals to nurture it; and the list goes on. 

Have fun along your journey

It will be more difficult to succeed if the journey to achieve something becomes too long. Learning what you are capable of can be enjoyable and exciting, so it is critical not to lose focus of your goals and keep them enjoyable in order to keep moving forward without losing perspective and have an emotionally positive experience.

To develop a healthy and positive mindset is to trust and love yourself. Only when you have a deeper understanding can you move past misfortunes and look for effective ways to fix arising issues.

Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed. It is critical to replace negative thoughts with positive ones to motivate yourself to keep trying no matter what obstacles arise.

Be honest with yourself

If you find your goal at a standstill, use common sense and realistically talk to yourself to see if your purpose makes sense anymore. You can’t hold on to something that’s not going to come alive, come as you’ve planned or cause you any favour just because you’re used to having a certain mindset and dream.

Only when you let go of what doesn’t suit you anymore can you find new ways to grow, be wealthy, make friends and meet the love of your life.

You will most likely learn new things and be more open-minded as you progress toward success. Your objectives can’t be met overnight; it requires practice, discipline, and positive thinking.