{"id":32657,"date":"2023-03-06T11:48:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T22:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/?p=32657"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:49:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T22:49:17","slug":"goal-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/goal-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"Goal setting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctoo6ke-38e84daa664d4db7903991bec2616f3c\">\n.avia-section.av-lctoo6ke-38e84daa664d4db7903991bec2616f3c .av-parallax .av-parallax-inner{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/GoalGetting-bknd-medium-1920x1080-1.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lctoo6ke-38e84daa664d4db7903991bec2616f3c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>GOAL SETTING &amp; GETTING GUIDEBOOK<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5fmegld-48f0c5eb271a9fb1a7cc375b7b765326\">\n.av_font_icon.av-5fmegld-48f0c5eb271a9fb1a7cc375b7b765326 .av-icon-char{\nfont-size:1em;\nline-height:1em;\n}\n<\/style>\n<span  class='av_font_icon av-5fmegld-48f0c5eb271a9fb1a7cc375b7b765326 avia_animate_when_visible av-icon-style- avia-icon-pos-left av-no-color avia-icon-animate'><span class='av-icon-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue862' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/span>\n<p><em><strong>approx 12 minute read<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Don\u2019t lose sight of your goals<\/h2>\n<p>Joanne always had a passion for writing, ever since she was a little girl.<\/p>\n<p>She spent her free time scribbling down stories and imagining new worlds.<\/p>\n<p>When she was around 5 or 6 years old, she wrote a story about a rabbit who caught measles.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, she had always dreamed of becoming an author.<\/p>\n<p>However, life wasn\u2019t easy for Joanne. She lost her mother to a long illness and struggled to make ends meet as a single mother.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these difficulties, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a writer.<\/p>\n<p>With a clear vision and an abundance of belief, Joanne set her sights set on her goal.<\/p>\n<p>She was very disciplined, creating a schedule for when she would write, and committing to it.<\/p>\n<p>She shared her stories and her dreams with her daughter, who adored her work.<\/p>\n<p>It took 6 years but upon finally finishing her first book, she was delighted.<\/p>\n<p>However, her manuscript was rejected by every publisher she reached out to.<\/p>\n<p>Anxious, but undeterred, Joanne persevered.<\/p>\n<p>Until one day, her book was accepted by a small literary agent, who worked on a deal to print 500 copies.<\/p>\n<p>Two years later, \u201cHarry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone\u201d was published.<\/p>\n<p>Joanne, who you will no doubt know better as J.K. Rowling, has a reported net worth of 1 billion dollars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k79rsk3c-05a2ede678912875e230b230fc8a532e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k79rsk3c-05a2ede678912875e230b230fc8a532e img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k79rsk3c-05a2ede678912875e230b230fc8a532e .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k79rsk3c-05a2ede678912875e230b230fc8a532e av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-32661 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-32661 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1.jpg\" alt='Goals can feel like Rock Climbing' title='wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705'  height=\"705\" width=\"705\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wall-climbing-900-sq-705x705-1-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>10 Tips to help you achieve your goals<\/h2>\n<p>Eager to take your business or personal life to the next level? Great, let\u2019s start right here.<\/p>\n<p>These 10 tips help you get started, stay on track, measure progress, and keep you motivated.<\/p>\n<p>(Be sure to think of us when you sign that 7-figure book deal)&#8230;.\u00a0Happy goal-getting!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set SMART Goals<\/li>\n<li>Clear Vision<\/li>\n<li>Write it Down<\/li>\n<li>Sharing is Daring<\/li>\n<li>Break it Down<\/li>\n<li>Upskill Productivity<\/li>\n<li>Keep Track<\/li>\n<li>Rely on the \u2018Why\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Reward Yourself<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy the Journey<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>Check out the &#8216;free download cheat sheet&#8217; at the end of this article!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>#1 Set SMART goals<\/h3>\n<p>SMART goals are a memorable way of saying \u201cmake your goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely.<\/p>\n<p>SMART goals help ensure that your objectives are clear, actionable and have a deadline for completion.<\/p>\n<p>For example, instead of just saying \u201cI want to lose weight\u201d, make it a SMART goal by saying \u201cI want to lose 5kg in 3 months by cycling to the gym 3 times a week and eating lettuce instead of bread\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>This simple starting point greatly increases your chance of success.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Check out our Goal Setting Cheat Sheet for the perfect spot to commit to your goal.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"vision\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-146qchd-2bd83205896670f5b799603558922add\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<h3>#2 Clear vision<\/h3>\n<p>Your vision is a clear picture of where you want to be in life.\u00a0Your goals create a roadmap to your vision.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t clearly define that end goal then it\u2019s impossible to build a roadmap to it.<\/p>\n<p>Close your eyes. Can you imagine it? Can you see it? How does it feel? Why do you want this?<\/p>\n<p>Never forget the \u2018Why\u2019. We\u2019ll come back to that later.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Visualisation isn\u2019t restricted to your imagination of course, display them in prominent places like the fridge door or screen on your device.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr av-13hff9t-7260c92c0f71d05fb8d94f18f9baf6ea hr-invisible avia-builder-el-36 el_after_av_textblock el_before_av_image \"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k79rsk3c-8fd2b9dba1e5f643a065718b0bc0e17b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k79rsk3c-8fd2b9dba1e5f643a065718b0bc0e17b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k79rsk3c-8fd2b9dba1e5f643a065718b0bc0e17b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k79rsk3c-8fd2b9dba1e5f643a065718b0bc0e17b av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-32662 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-32662 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/writing-900-705x471-1.jpg\" alt='Write down your goals' title='writing-900-705x471'  height=\"471\" width=\"705\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/writing-900-705x471-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/writing-900-705x471-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/writing-900-705x471-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/writing-900-705x471-1-450x301.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/writing-900-705x471-1-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"vision\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-146qchd-2bd83205896670f5b799603558922add\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<h3>#3 Write it down<\/h3>\n<p>Writing down your goals, you are more likely to achieve them.\u00a0Once written down you can pop the prompt in highly visual places, just like that fridge door again. Or the laptop. Or the biscuit tin.<\/p>\n<p>Daily reminders of your goals help guide your habits. Which in turn drives your chances of success.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not the only reason you should write them down. Something more magical is at work.<\/p>\n<p>Humans retain information better when it\u2019s something they have created themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The act of writing down your goals triggers your brain to encode the information differently.<\/p>\n<p>Almost subconsciously, you are hardcoding the goals directly into the place you do your decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr av-13hff9t-7260c92c0f71d05fb8d94f18f9baf6ea hr-invisible avia-builder-el-36 el_after_av_textblock el_before_av_image \"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"vision\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-146qchd-2bd83205896670f5b799603558922add\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<h3>#4 Sharing is caring<\/h3>\n<p>Talking about your goals with others helps in a number of ways.<\/p>\n<p>It holds you accountable and so you are more likely to stay on track.<\/p>\n<p>The same people can also offer support when you face challenges or feel discouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine you set yourself a goal of running a marathon with a friend and training together.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You\u2019re much more likely to stick to the training plan than if you were on your own.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr av-13hff9t-7260c92c0f71d05fb8d94f18f9baf6ea hr-invisible avia-builder-el-36 el_after_av_textblock el_before_av_image \"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k79rp1t3-820c7751db7146277f9fc4181c3948f8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"vision\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-146qchd-2bd83205896670f5b799603558922add\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<section id=\"break\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-ld0dn9es-17909e3b4af12096ea35aa1e42c72ea3\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<h3>#5 Break it down<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes goals can feel overwhelming and that can be because you do not know where to start.<\/p>\n<p>Breaking your goals down into smaller steps will help them to feel less daunting.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you&#8217;ll be able to track your progress and celebrate small wins along the way.<\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself paralysed by the magnitude of the project ahead, just take the first step.<\/p>\n<p>That could be as small as getting your running clothes out the night before.<\/p>\n<p>What obstacles are in your way?\u00a0<em><strong>How can you best prepare for success?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr av-2ql8i5t-462c48531d1bef8d6c4eedbcac3b8a78 hr-invisible avia-builder-el-51 el_after_av_textblock el_before_av_image \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr av-13hff9t-7260c92c0f71d05fb8d94f18f9baf6ea hr-invisible avia-builder-el-36 el_after_av_textblock el_before_av_image \"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-levy1f5c-0b72b0fa9f3a9146e6ac802b6fca91ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>#6 Productivity<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Here are 5 productivity tips to get your teeth into:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule a \u2018Power Hour\u2019 to dedicate an hour per day to the tasks most important to your growth<\/li>\n<li>Plan the next day the night before so hit the ground running the next day<\/li>\n<li>Our decision-making ability dwindles throughout the day. Don\u2019t waste it on menial tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Use deadlines. The most important minute is often the last minute. Without the last minute, not as much would get done.<\/li>\n<li>Power napping can be useful for increasing productivity. However counter-intuitive, taking naps can help to improve mood, reduce fatigue, and boost alertness and mental performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-levy1f5c-0b72b0fa9f3a9146e6ac802b6fca91ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>#7 Keep track<\/h3>\n<p>Documenting your progress is imperative to stay on track and keep motivated.<\/p>\n<p>This can be as simple as keeping a record of your checked-off achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Tracking weight loss, pages written, number of signups, books read, money saved, weights lifted, or miles travelled. You get the picture.<\/p>\n<p>Recording progress helps you stay motivated and celebrate smaller wins along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, with regular review milestones, you can identify any obstacles or challenges that may be impeding your progress.<\/p>\n<p>This allows you to make any necessary adjustments to your approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-levy1f5c-0b72b0fa9f3a9146e6ac802b6fca91ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>#8 Rely on the \u2018Why\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Most goals fail because people eventually give up. J.K Rowling didn\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n<p>Persistence is as important as any other aspect of success. But persistence is fuelled by motivation.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve already shared a few tips that help you stay motivated along the way.<\/p>\n<p>But the main one by far is to focus on the \u2018Why\u2019.\u00a0Keeping this reason for &#8216;why&#8217; close to your thoughts helps you find the discipline and motivation each day to keep grinding.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re running a marathon or hitting the gym, again, regularly remind yourself \u2018Why\u2019. Health, Family, Wedding? Or maybe just because sky-diving is on your bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>Financial goal? Why? Is it so you can have the time and resources to travel or do more of the things you enjoy?<\/p>\n<p>Pursuing your dreams can obviously be challenging at times, with ups and downs.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>So whatever YOUR reason, keep your \u2018Why\u2019 close at hand.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-levy1f5c-0b72b0fa9f3a9146e6ac802b6fca91ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"reward\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-ld0e2h2m-41d4a26f5150a0976ab76eb1597915a3\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<h3>#9 Reward Yourself<\/h3>\n<p>Treats don\u2019t only work on dogs. We too are programmed to enjoy a little reward along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does a treat provide another extra hit of feel-good brain chemicals, but it also provides a little respite.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very typical for a healthy-eating plan to have a Cheat Day.\u00a0Or a home budget to allocate for a wee family splurge.<\/p>\n<p>The reward can be as simple as eating ice cream, or even taking a walk. But only after you\u2019ve finished updating the business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/websites\">website<\/a>, ordering those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/shop\/choose-your-product\/business-cards\">business cards<\/a> or emailed those proposals.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the perks, it\u2019s simply important for motivation to recognise and celebrate small wins along the way.<\/p>\n<p>This creates a positive feedback loop. The satisfaction of achieving a goal and receiving a reward leads to increased motivation to set and achieve the next goal.<\/p>\n<p>The process fuels a self-perpetuating goal-getting machine.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This in itself can act as a reminder of your accomplishments, which helps reaffirm the actions and choices you\u2019re making.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr av-1tjmac1-5e018bf275e505f0a2650d4f79440583 hr-invisible avia-builder-el-72 el_after_av_textblock el_before_av_image \"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lctsnvy5-3f600d4c44a7156ff3a03233c30d16fc hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-levy1f5c-0b72b0fa9f3a9146e6ac802b6fca91ae '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section id=\"reward\" class=\"av_textblock_section av-ld0e2h2m-41d4a26f5150a0976ab76eb1597915a3\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock\">\n<h3>#10 Enjoy the Journey<\/h3>\n<p>While it\u2019s important to work towards your goals, always keep some perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Your goal is a means to an end. Don\u2019t make yourself miserable in the pursuit. Don\u2019t burn out. This will bring an abrupt end to your goal-seeking adventures.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be the Grand Designer with the dream of building their own house, only to end up broke, divorced, and hating your new home.<\/p>\n<p>Be kind to yourself. 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for your business this year?\u00a0Go ahead, write them down and share them with us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>We can work together to check off some of those important business milestones to success.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-levyvucp-a0cfbb5078be91b7a71ab7900c187c7b-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/nz\/?page_id=6506'  class='avia-button av-levyvucp-a0cfbb5078be91b7a71ab7900c187c7b av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'  ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Find your nearest Nettl<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue875' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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