How the Little Things Affect Your Bigger Goal

When you have a goal (whether personal or professional) it can seem unachievable, too big, too far away to even know where to start. But it has to start somewhere. If you don't take the first step you can't make the journey and you'll never get to where you want to be.

Baby steps are your friend. They're seemingly insignificant actions that you take and decisions you make. The things that you do every day, often without really thinking about it - the small stuff. Making considered choices that actively move you closer to your goal are the answer.

These baby steps - they're easy to do. But you know what?
They're a darn sight easier not to.
If you don't exercise today is it a big deal? If you finish up the kids' leftovers have you thrown all of your progress away? If you eat a packet of crisps instead of an apple is it a disaster? Of course not. One bad decision doesn't throw you off track as long as you get straight back on the wagon. But you have to get straight back on the wagon. It's when one bad decision turns into another, then another and.....well, you get the picture.

It's hard to not eat that piece of birthday cake when everyone else is, or to work out after a long day at work. It's easy to make excuses and convince yourself it's the right decision. Hey, no one will know if you didn't do it. No one except you.
That's where the true test is. It depends on how much you want it - whether you want the change more then you want to stay the same.

Know that the cumulative effect of your small daily actions and decisions will ultimately take you closer to or further away from your goal.

You have the control.
Keep your eyes on the prize. Envision it, make it real. You have to be committed for the long haul. You won't achieve your goals in a matter of days. Be prepared for it to take months, maybe even years. But keep your eyes on the prize.

So go ahead and take those baby steps. Make those considered decisions. Sweat those small things. Do it day in and day out. Do it even when nobody's watching.

You'll be smashing those goals before you know it!