Living a Life by Design

Are you living the life you want to live? Or are you living the life that someone else wants for you? Too often, we let others determine our path in life. We let our parents, our teachers, our friends, or society at large set the course for us. But what if we decided to take control of our lives and create the life we truly want to live?

But what if we made time for ourselves? What if we took the time to figure out what we want our lives to look like, and then worked towards achieving that? I believe that a life best lived is a life by design, not by accident or by just walking through the day carelessly.

One of the best ways to create happiness in your life is by designing your life. This means giving your life dimensions and design an intentional focus. When you do this, you are no longer living reactively; instead, you are living proactively. You are no longer living based on what other people want for you; instead, you are living based on what you want for yourself.

Creating a life by design takes time and effort, but it is worth it.

Setting and achieving goals is a key part of any successful person's life.

By setting goals and working towards them, you can achieve anything you want in life. However, goal setting is not easy - it takes time, effort, and planning. The first step in goal setting is to come up with a goal that is important to you and that you want to achieve. Once you have your goal in mind, you need to come up with a plan for how you will achieve it. But before we get deeper with goal setting, I would like to introduce to you Jim Rohn, he is a business owner, author, and motivational speaker. Jim was born in Yakima, Washington on September 17, 1930. He was raised by his grandparents on a farm in Idaho. After high school, he started working as a laborer and then became a salesman. In the early 1960s, he began to study personal development and eventually became one of the most popular speakers in America. He has helped alot of famous people become who they are today. Jim passed away in 2009, but his legacy lives on through his teachings.

Jim said something interesting that I thought was wise. He said "you can not change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight." This has a lot to do with the article, because without direction, how are you going to get to where you want to go?

When I was younger, I wish someone teach me the important of goal setting. I was lost and had no idea where to go. Looking back, it would have been nice to have some guidance. Setting goals is a key part of any successful person's life. Whether you want to lose weight, save money, or learn a new skill, having specific goals in mind can help you stay on track. But what about long-term goals? Do you have any specific goals you want to accomplish within the next five years? How about the next 20 years? That one's a little more difficult.

Remember, life is best lived by design, you want to have control over your life. You want to be the designer of your own life. So let get ready and take a deep dive into goal setting.

Goal setting is essential for creating a dream life.

One of the biggest benefits of goal setting is that it gives you a sense of purpose. Knowing what you want to achieve in life provides motivation and direction. Goal setting also helps to organize your time and priorities, making it easier to stay focused on what’s important. I would like to share my 3 reasons why setting goals are important:

First, setting goals allows you to dream big.

Having defined goals gives you something to strive for and work towards. It can be helpful to think about what you want to achieve in the long-term and what steps you need to take to get there. In our lives, we all have things that we want. Whether it be a new job, a new house, or just a new car, we all have something that we desire. However, simply wanting something doesn't mean that it's going to happen. Just because you "should" get what you want in life doesn't mean that it's actually going to happen. You need to put in the work and make it happen for yourself.

Don't get me wrong, there are definitely things in life that come easier to some people than others. But for the most part, if you want something bad enough and you're willing to work for it, then you can have it. 

In order to achieve any goal, it is important to have a clear understanding of what you want. When you have a specific destination in mind, it becomes easier to chart a course and make the necessary preparations for reaching your goal. This is especially true when it comes to long-term goals, such as retirement or saving for a down payment on a house. By having a clear goal, you can create a plan that will help you achieve your desired outcome.

When most people think about their future, they tend to focus on the big picture. While it is important to have an idea of where you want to be in the long run, it is also helpful to break this down into smaller goals. Setting small goals is a great way to stay confident while working towards your dream goal. When your goal seems too big and overwhelming, breaking it down into smaller goals makes it feel more manageable. Plus, when you achieve your smaller goals along the way, you’ll feel more confident and motivated to keep going. This approach also helps you avoid getting discouraged if you don’t reach your ultimate goal as quickly as you’d hoped. So start setting some small goals today and watch your confidence grow!

Second, setting goals helps you through hard times.

Setting goals can help you stay motivated and focused during difficult times. Having a specific goal to work towards can make it easier to keep going even when things are tough. During these hard times, it's important to remember your goals and the reasons why you wanted to achieve them in the first place. By focusing on your goals, you can find the strength to keep going when things seem darkest.

Of course, this isn't to say that achieving your goals will automatically make everything better. But having something to strive for - a light at the end of the tunnel - can provide much-needed hope and motivation during tough times. So if you're feeling down, don't forget about your goals; they may be just what you need to get through today.

Another reason working on your goals can help is because it gives you something to focus on other than your negative thoughts. As you start making progress toward your goal, you'll start to see that things aren't as bad as they seem. And even if you don't reach your goal, you'll still have learned something along the way.

Third, setting goals can lead to great personal growth.

When it comes to personal growth, nothing compares to the power of a goal. When you set a goal, you are essentially saying that you want your life and yourself better than they are now.  When you set a goal, you are giving yourself a target to aim for. This target can be anything from learning a new skill to losing weight. A goal gives you something to focus on and work towards, which is essential for personal growth.

Some people seem to think that life is just one big struggle and things will never get better. They give up before they've even tried. But the truth is, life only gets better if you get better. You have to be proactive and take control of your life if you want to see positive change.

Once you know what you want to work on, set some goals and make a plan of action. Be realistic and don't try to change everything overnight. Small steps add up over time and eventually you'll see the results you're looking for.

Make sure you celebrate life isn't worth living unless you have fun, right? So when you do succeed, celebrate do something special. However, what happens when we don't achieve our goals? Do we just give up? Or do we learn from our failures and try again? In order to learn from our failures, we need to make loosing painful so that we can understand the consequences of not achieving our goal.

It's also important to be patient with yourself. Nobody is perfect and it's okay to make mistakes along the way.

Strategy

Now that you know your goals, it's time to devise a plan to actually achieve them. This will require some careful thought and planning on your part, but it's definitely doable. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Start by breaking down your goal into smaller, more manageable pieces. This will make the goal seem less daunting and more achievable. Setting and achieving goals is a key part of any successful endeavor, personal or professional. Unfortunately, many people don't take the time to set specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely goals-a process known as SMART goal setting. When done correctly, SMART goal setting can help you focus your efforts and achieve your objectives.

Create a timeline for yourself and make sure to stick to it. This will help you stay on track and motivated, as well as make sure that you are making progress towards your goals. Here are a few tips for creating and following your own timeline:

1. Start by setting some long-term goals that you want to achieve. These could be anything from getting a degree to running a marathon.

2. Once you have your goals set, break them down into smaller steps that need to be completed in order to reach your final goal.

3. Create a timeline for yourself that includes when you want to complete each step by. Make sure to be realistic about how much time you will need for each one.

4. Stick to your timeline!

Lastly, set up a system of rewards for yourself as you reach each milestone. In order to stay motivated while dieting or working towards a goal, it is important to set up a system of rewards for yourself. This could be something as simple as a piece of candy or a new outfit after you've lost a certain amount of weight, or a weekend away after completing a project at work. Whatever the reward may be, it is important to make sure that it is something you really want and will be happy to receive. By rewarding yourself for your accomplishments, you will be more likely to stay motivated and continue working towards your goals.

Remember, all goal setting is pointless if you try to do it in your head. They must be written down and placed somewhere you can see all the time. Out of sight, out of mind.

However, many people never bother to write their goals down, they believe it's pointless. In fact, research has shown that people who write down their goals are more likely to achieve them than those who don't. This is because writing down your goals helps you to clarify them and makes them feel more real. When you write down your goals, you are also making a commitment to yourself that you will achieve them.

So, if you want to achieve your goals, make sure that you write them down!