47 Experts Share How to Achieve Your Goals This Year

“Every journey begins with a map.

You’re the navigator of this journey, and the best navigators have considered all parts of the journey to get to the destination of living your best life.”

“My #1 tip for achieving goals for the new year is first to sit down and ‘Declutter Your Mind.’

What I mean by that is write everything down what’s on your mind for the new year. Then go through each of those thoughts and determine which ones are most important, fit with your blog focus and schedule them for the following year!!

Using a digital or tangible planner so everything is scheduled is truly the best way to achieve results!”

“One of the challenges folks tell me they have with their goals is that they lose motivation. But, looking closer, we discover that motivation isn’t the issue.

The problem is that they’ve set goals based on what they think they “should” want, instead of what they ACTUALLY want.

So, my #1 tip is to let go of other people’s expectations of you and pick goals that arise from YOUR needs, values, and desires.

Not only will you have a natural sense of motivation but you’ll also be more satisfied when you reach those goals.”

“I think achieving big goals comes down to this: personal ownership.

If this goal is coming from your mom, partner, friends, or anyone other than you, it’s not going to happen. Sure, you might make some progress.

You might even technically meet the goal. But if it’s not truly a priority for you, it won’t last, and it will probably add more stress to your life than happiness.

Where to go from here? Think through what your core values are, and where YOU want to go in life. Create goals that align with your values, not the values of others.”

“Upgrade your mindset and energy to match your dreams.

Imagine the future version of you who has already achieved what you desire for the new year.

How would this person think? How would they feel? How would they act? What habits would they have to support them?

Begin to step into that identity and energy now and you will be inspired to create your goals with more inspiration and flow.“

“My number one tip/practice for achieving any goal – is to look at your motives first.

Acceptance and radical honesty are not for the faint of heart.  BUT if you are brave enough to venture within, your goal setting changes – you are not running from, you are running to.

Why are you going after this ‘thing’ in the first place and does it really serve you and others? Are your goal setting to distract or to honor yourself?

You already know your purpose and your path – your goals. You just have to be brave enough to meet them. So get silent, listen to your intuition and then use your intellect to act on it.

You will achieve your goals when you take ALIGNED ACTION which is founded on strong, deeper, inner knowing.”

“Setting goals is a powerful way to think about your perfect future.

It’s also a way to manifest positive affirmations. When we say positive affirmations we are moving our brains in the direction we want to go. Setting goals makes us move in that desired direction.

When you set goals, realistically envision what you want your life to look like. If it’s sitting in front of a fireplace with close friends and family, being a workaholic isn’t the best way to achieve that.

Now don’t let me discourage you from setting a “million-dollar” goal. Just be conscious of the things you truly want and the things you are willing to do to get there. Being aware of your true heart’s desire will make achieving your real goals possible.”

“What gives me direction, motivation, and balance in pursuing my goals is having a personal mission statement.

I used to cringe at that phrase, too! But using Steven Covey’s model, it is so doable and has provided so much clarity –  not just in the big picture but truly day-to-day.

Develop mini-mission-statements for each role in your life, and review it every. week. before you start planning.

It helps you keep every area in focus & break down your life goals into daily actions. It is the ultimate “beginning with the end in mind”!”

“Before the New Year, I like to figure out a ‘word of the year’ that will guide all of my goals.

In the past, I’ve chosen words like ‘trust,’ ‘streamline,’ or ‘grow,’ and then try to center most of the goals in my life around that theme.

I usually don’t create super specific, number-based goals for the entire year upfront because things can change from month to month or you might make progress faster or more slowly than you anticipated, so it’s easier to keep your goals at the beginning of the year more general and then make them more specific as you enter each month, week, or day.”

“Spend some time getting really clear about what you want to achieve in the next 365 days. You can’t do it all.

Think about what’s realistic for you, what feels like something that will push you out of your comfort zone, your resources and your overall willingness to commit.

Then, create a list of 5 things. Focus and go hard working to check all 5 things off of that list.”

“Creating goals specifically for the new year can be overwhelming! To relieve the pressure, choose one goal that you hope to accomplish in the first 90 days of the year.

This goal can be a stepping stone to a larger goal or a smaller scale achievement.

The key is to choose something you’re excited about, have the capacity to accomplish, and can create an accountability network around.

This shorter time frame will give you the opportunity to evaluate your progress earlier and make an action plan if you’re falling short of your goal.“

“My number one tip is to start small when setting goals.

If you have a huge dream and aim for it, you are likely to get overwhelmed, frustrated and give up on your dreams.

Set small achievable goals each day towards your one big goal. When you get to the end of the month you will realize you have taken 30 small steps and will be closer to achieving your dream.

It is all about breaking it down into small achievable goals. Once the momentum starts you won’t want to stop.”

“My number 1 tip for achieving your goals in the new year is to not overdo it. When we get excited about our goals we tend to set too many goals.

I know that was my last year, I set so many big giant goals I didn’t have the time, money, and energy to put my full weight behind any of them.

Limit yourself to three big goals. There will be lots of small goals that contribute to the big ones, but this year you want to stay laser-focused on your big three.”

“My number 1 tip for achieving your goals is to set fewer goals and really dive deep into those.

Once you have those you can add more. But trying to do too much makes it harder to really accomplish anything.”

“My tip for achieving goals is to be more strategic about it. While personal goals or dreams can be very emotional, I would look at them a bit more strategical and treat them like projects.

This is a no-brainer for business objectives but how about our personal goals, like running that 5K or starting a morning routine? Setting out a strategy and a small project plan for your goal can break it down into more digestible steps.

We should set big goals, to be motivated to take action but big goals can also be overwhelming, approaching them with the right strategy can really help.”

“My number one tip for achieving your goals is to make SMART goals. When you’re making your goals make sure that they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.

That’s not to say that you can’t make goals that will challenge you and be challenging but making 50 goals that are difficult are not going to be realistically achieved well.

One of my favorite quotes is “Don’t try to be a different person, try to be a better person.”

Simply put, if you implement small changes over a longer period of time you are more likely to end up in a happier place.”

“My tip for achieving your goals in the new year is to get as specific as possible with your intended goal.

If your goal is to lose weight, write out some specific things that you can do to achieve this goal each month.

I find breaking up big or difficult tasks into small, specific, actionable steps, help me to maintain my focus and keep going.”

“Make sure you don’t get overwhelmed or discouraged by the end result of your goals.

An easy way to do this is to break down your big goals into smaller attainable wins or steps.

Set these smaller goals to be accomplished in a specified, and realistic period of time.

These smaller wins will not only lead you to your main goal but continue to motivate you along the way! ”

“My number one tip for achieving goals is to make them specific and write down clearly what the goal is. Then, break your goals into steps, taking one step at a time and after each step go back to the initial goal to reevaluate it and celebrate the journey. Also, make sure to acknowledge your lack of effort or to update the goal as you move towards it.”

“I have to practice what I preach and get good at keeping the focus on what’s most important.

While it’s tempting to try new things or just to go with the flow and say yes to new opportunities, but keeping your focus on what we plan makes achieving goals more intentional.

But don’t be too rigid, like balancing on a beam, you want to have agility and flexibility to cross and create room to have some fun!”

“Don’t think about ALL the goals ALL the time.

Instead, do some preliminary work to determine your highest priority. Then, focus intensely on that ONE goal for two weeks. Your other goals will wait.

If you’re someone who is easily overwhelmed and you feel like you need to work on #allthethings every day (even though you don’t want to), giving yourself the freedom to focus on only ONE goal will open the floodgates of productivity and confidence.”

“Do less. Fewer goals, fewer obligations, fewer tasks.

Narrow down your goals to one or two that are truly important and let go of the rest for now.

Leave space in your life for what is truly important to you, and you will be amazed by what you can accomplish.”

“Eliminate time-wasting activities!

For me, this means cutting out non-essential blogging activities so that I can focus on successfully running my blogging biz.

This includes activities like spending hours participating in Facebook groups, scrolling through Instagram, and reading totally off-topic blog posts!”

“I would say that my number one tip for achieving my goals in the New Year is to stay focused.

Life is full of distractions and we can get knocked off our game in a blink of an eye. So, staying focused on what you want to achieve and how you’re going to achieve it is definitely key for me.”

“Instead of trying to keep yourself motivated to stick to your goals, expect that you won’t be motivated and develop the self-discipline that will allow you to continue with that goal regardless of how you feel moment-to-moment.

The only way I’ve ever been able to achieve a goal is to completely eliminate the dream-killing statement ‘I’ll see how I feel’.”

“In order to stick with your goals this year, a light bulb needs to go off in your head and your heart, where you get to the point that you say to yourself, “I’m serious and committed to making my dreams come true.”

Usually, that requires rediscovering a deep sense of personal integrity. We keep promises to our loved ones all the time, so why do we break promises to ourselves?

Build up trust with yourself, so that when you say that you are going to do something, you trust and believe in yourself enough that you KNOW you will follow through.”

“Commit to your goal and never give up! I know how hard it can be to start a new goal and want to give up after you see how challenging it is.

There will be days when you will feel unmotivated and might not do anything that will help you get closer to your goal, but don’t let that discourage you! If you just push through that hard time, you will get closer to your end goal and before you know it, you will achieve it.

See every day as a fresh new start. Just because yesterday you weren’t able to stay focused or be productive, it doesn’t mean that today can’t be different. Every day is a new opportunity to keep pursuing your goals, so never give up.”

“Use your mornings! I am the farthest thing from a morning person, but becoming disciplined and taking advantage of my mornings have helped me become much more organized and focused on my business.

Quitting your snooze button habit, creating a morning routine, and planning your day ahead can help you be a better entrepreneur.”

“Design your time: One of the reasons why some people give up on their goals is because of time constraints, that’s why my number one tip for achieving your goals in the new year is to design your time.

First, block out time for your non-negotiable’s such as work or school. Next schedule time to work on your goals, I recommend starting with your morning routine.

If you set your alarm before the rest of the house wakes up and before you need to start your day, you can set time aside to work on your goals.”

“You aren’t going to achieve your 2022 goals or create your dream career if you feel like there is not enough time in the day.

In order to be able to receive the freedom and flexibility you’re dreaming of, you have to be able to master your life right now. This starts with creating positive time management habits.

First, we will help you master your time and productivity so your calendar and to-do list actually get you motivated, not stressed!

These time management strategies I am teaching you will not only change your life, just like they did for me but also help you to achieve your goals! These are the steps I take and try my best to implement every single day!”

“Our number one tip to achieving your goals next year is to be flexible with your methods.

When things go south or challenges arise it doesn’t mean that you won’t reach your goals. It’s okay if things don’t go perfectly as planned. Everything is figuroutable.

Embrace the challenges and roadblocks and be persistent.”

“I go after my goals by taking a few key steps, being intentional and following through.

The most important step you can take is to answer your why. The answer to why you want to achieve your goals keeps you motivated and focused.

Find your purpose. Know what you are most passionate about. Those priorities will help you hone in on your goals. Goals help us live intentionally. They give us clear objectives and take us beyond hoping to actual achievement.

I believe being bold is also key. When you set goals be willing to do things differently. The whole reason you are setting goals is to make changes and find forward momentum. You’ve got this!”

“My number one tip for achieving goals in the new year is to be passionate about what it is you’re trying to achieve.

Passion drives us to do the work needed to achieve goals. Without passion for the goal, you won’t have anything to push you towards it on the hard days.

The hard days are the days when you’re too tired to do anything. Those are the days you’ll need your passion to wake you up and get you moving.”

“I’m a big advocate of choosing goals based on how I want to FEEL vs. an objective endpoint or result.

For example, one of my goals for 2022 is to let go of unnecessary stress. Then, I come up with a plan of action.

In this case, it’s adding more yoga and meditation into my daily routine…it’s spending 15 minutes on Sunday mapping out my week in my planner…and even writing myself little sticky notes to breathe into the discomfort when things become frazzled.

Choose how you want to FEEL and make it happen!”

“Set the intention to practice self-compassion in your life this new year to help you on the path of achieving your goals.

Self-compassion is the act of feeling genuine warmth and care towards yourself and for your own well-being. A simple way to achieve self-compassion is to use a daily journal to express and reflect on your thoughts and feelings, track your hopes and dreams, and identify and acknowledge any fears or personal sufferings you are experiencing.

Practice accepting the good and the bad in your life while reminding yourself that you are human. Consider your needs and make an action plan in order to take care of yourself and put the notion of self-compassion into practice.”

“Once you define your meaningful goal, don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Yes, you can do a lot of things on your own, but the bigger your dream, the more you’ll need to learn and do.

Stop wasting time and energy on things you can delegate. Save them for the tasks that only you can do and that will bring you closer to your objective.

Whether it’s an accountability partner, a VA, or a coach, invite others to join your journey. Together, you can accomplish a lot more!”

“My #1 goal tip for achieving your goals in the new year is to find an accountability partner.

Having people in my life hold me accountable to do what I say I’m going to do keeps me on target and helps me crush my goals year after year.

When you’re the only person who knows about what you’re working on it’s easy for you to give up and quit. However, when you have to check-in with someone on a weekly basis you’re more like to get stuff done.”

“In the New Year, I want to talk about my goals more often with others.

I think it’s so important to surround yourself with encouraging and supportive people who can not only hold you accountable but can cheer you on along the way!!”

“Tell everyone about your goals! It will keep you accountable.

If you’re looking to lose weight, run a marathon, or simply walk around the block, let your friends and family know.

They will celebrate your successes with you, and also boost you up when you get discouraged. There will be some naysayers in the group, but you don’t need that noise!

A great community around you will help you be more effective at reaching your goals for the new year.”

“Speak your goals out loud to those you trust.

Always consider the input of those that know you best! Then, do whatever your soul says is right.

Getting outside perspective opens you up to ideas you may have missed and could redirect you to your true purpose.”

“My best tip for actualizing my goals for the new year is to network as best as I can.

The goals I’m setting for the new year are mostly to do with achieving success in blogging. Blogging can be overwhelming, and it’s definitely not a one-woman show. It’s a community!

I have been running my blog for five months now, and my experience so far has taught me that the way you get around it is to surround yourself with friends that are capable of supporting you.”

“The hardest part of achieving my goals is staying motivated, for sure! I start out completely pumped but over time, that initial motivation wears off and I slowly fall off the wagon.

What I have found is that you need to create your own motivation on a continual basis. Fill your life with inspiration–put post-its all over your house or car, follow inspiring people social media, find podcasts or books, surround yourself with people who have the same goals, or (yes, seriously) get Nadalie’s awesome Slay Your Goals Planner for written accountability and motivation!”

“My #1 tip for achieving your goals in 2022 would be to surround yourself with positivity.

Often times we aren’t conscious of the things and people we allow to influence us. Music, friends, tv, etc all have a huge impact on our thought process, what believe about ourselves, and the actions we take based on those beliefs.

The best way to do this is to submerge yourself in all things positive and remove all negativity from your life. Read positive books and podcasts. Speak positive affirmations over yourself daily. Surround yourself with other dream chasers. One if not all of these things will challenge you to go after your goals.”