Thousands of people share similar goals, but only a select few actually achieve them. What sets these achievers apart? Habits.
Building the right habits is a game-changer when it comes to turning dreams into reality. Those who succeed don’t just set goals—they create actionable routines that drive them forward. After all, a goal without a clear plan is just a wish waiting to happen.
Turning Big Goals Into Achievable Success
Goals are like arrows guiding us through life—they give us direction and purpose. But let’s be honest: sometimes the goals we set feel overwhelming. Think about it: “I’ll write a book in five months,” or “I’ll lose 20 kilos this year,” or even “I’ll learn a new language.” These are incredible ambitions, but they can seem impossible when viewed as one massive task.
The secret? Breaking them down into manageable steps and building habits that move you closer to where you want to be.
Start Small, Build Big
If your goal is to write a book, don’t aim to finish chapters right away. Instead, create a simple habit like writing for 15 minutes each day or setting a goal to write a specific number of words. Start small—this makes sitting down to write less intimidating. As your habit strengthens, you’ll naturally increase your writing time, and before you know it, you’ll find yourself writing for 30 minutes or more daily.
Make Progress Visible
For goals like losing weight, big numbers can be discouraging. But when you break it down—20 kilos over a year becomes just 1.5 kilos a month—it feels achievable. Seeing steady progress will keep you motivated to stick with it. Go even further by planning small, specific actions, like committing to a 10-minute workout every morning at 7 AM. These daily habits create momentum and confidence.
Consistency Over Perfection
Whether it’s writing, fitness, or any other goal, consistency is key. It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing up every day and trusting the process. By building habits that align with your goals, you’ll create a clear path to success—and it won’t feel so intimidating along the way.
Remember, every big accomplishment starts with small, deliberate steps. Start today, and watch those habits take you exactly where you want to go.
“First we make our habits, then our habits make us.”
— Charles C. Nobel
Some people say habits can be created within 21 days, others claim, that it takes something around 66 days. Whichever number is correct, i know, that you can do it. I have created a habit to write a journal and read a couple of pages before sleep. And i think, it actually took me less. Why? Cause i immediately felt the benefits of it. I felt great, relaxed, less stressed and i at the end of the day i o something for myself, to end it off well.
How To Create Your Action Plan
Step 1 / Goal Planner Download the free goal planner here or grab a blank piece of paper. Writing down your goals with pen and paper can make them feel more concrete. Step 2 / Bigger Goals Write down your top 3-5 goals for the year. For each goal, repeat steps 3-10. Step 3 / Set Deadlines Set a deadline for your goal. Be realistic with your time frame, but challenge yourself to get it done sooner rather than later. Step 4 / The Why Write your reason for pursuing this goal. The “why” is important for helping you identify the positive impact this goal will have on your life. Step 5 / Habits Identify a daily or weekly habit that will keep you on track with your goal. For example, keeping your phone in airplane mode while you work. Habits are the framework for success, so it’s important to align your habits with your goals. Step 6 / Action Steps List out every single step that needs to happen to achieve this goal. What it would take to get from A-Z? What about from A-B? Once you’ve done that, condense your list into 3-5 action steps. Step 7 / Order Review your list of action steps and order them in a way that makes sense based on what needs to happen first. Step 8 / Smaller Tasks For each action step you’ve identified, ask yourself what smaller tasks need to get done to make the larger action step easier for you. Step 9 / Due Dates Set a start date and end date for each action step and smaller task. Add them to your calendar or favorite to-do list tool (I love Asana). Step 10 / Reminders Set up reminders on your phone or computer so that you always know when to work on each action step or habit.
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