Once you are clear on your goals, it’s time to make things happen!  Planning, organisation and regular reflection on how things are going can turn a lofty dream into an achievable goal.

Tips for turning a goal into reality:

1. Use  the SMART approach (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound), to further define your goals.
2. Make a Master Plan/Timeline

I like to make the master-plan/timeline pretty and pleasant/motivating to look at, including tick-boxes to check-off as I complete things.  I also place it somewhere I can see it and refer to it each day. There is something very satisfying about crossing or ticking things off as you go!

3. Each day look the timeline and think about what you want to achieve for that day or week and make a list of things to do in the immediate future
4. Each week , briefly reflect on how things are going and if anything needs to change
5. Customise the timeline to the goal and the way you like to do things.

For example,   if there is not a definite deadline eg. the goal is to run a blog… the plan could be structured as follows…

If there is a definite deadline, eg the goal is to pass an exam, then the master plan might be organized as below. It’s a good idea to build in contingency time.  Things often take longer than expected.  I always include a plan to “celebrate” after the deadline has passed.  It seems to help me maintain a positive mindset and remember what I am working towards!

Good luck with your dream-making, planning and achieving.  If you decide to try any of these tips, do let me know you go in the comments below!