Gaining Achievements for Self Growth

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Millions of people each day feel like they aren’t good enough, and that they aren’t living up to their own expectations. If you are having feelings of doubt, depression, or even anger about where you are in your life, there is a proven way to change that.

Therapists, shrinks, psychologists, no matter what you call them, hundreds of professionals agree that a sure-fire method to get what you want out of life and become an overall well-rounded person is through personal achievements.

Anytime you reach or exceed a personal goal you have set for yourself, you have gained an achievement in your life.

What’s the Point?

Most of us have heard from an early age how important it is to set goals for yourself, but maybe you don’t understand why. Setting goals both long-term and short-term is a process that can be extremely beneficial to your overall well-being.

The actual process of setting a goal is where the healing begins. Whether you are feeling anxiety about your life, are depressed, or are just in a slump and aren’t sure where to go, setting goals can help.

Humans are wired for achievement. We crave praise and approval, even if it is just from ourselves. Studies have shown that if a person sets a goal and states it out loud, writes it down, or even says it to themselves in their head, they are more likely to follow through with that goal.

When you actually achieve a goal, especially a large goal, that you have set for yourself, you may experience a lot of different feelings. Achieving goals can take stress out of your life, alleviate anxiety, make you a happier person, and just overall uplift you as a person.

Goal Setting Tips

By: joe jukes

Regardless of who you are or where you come from, you can become a better person by setting goals. The first step is to sit down by yourself or with a support buddy. The best way to actually create and set your goals is to either write them down, say them out loud to yourself, or tell your goals to a supportive friend or relative. Once the goals are vocalized or written down physically, they become more real to the brain.

When you make your goals, your first ones should be small, short-term goals. These types of goals are more easily attainable in a short period of time. When you achieve these short-term goals you are more likely to stay motivated and dedicated to continuing on the path towards long-term goals that may be harder to achieve.

Short-term goals can be anything you want them to be. They should be goals that you will be proud of yourself for having achieved, and goals that will make you happy. You may set a short-term goal to lose three pounds this week, or to study for two hours and ace your final exam. Short-term goals don’t always have to be self-serving. If you want to make a goal of putting in at least five volunteer hours for the week, you can. As long as the goal makes you feel like a better person and is something that is important to you, then go for it.

Long-term goals are just as important as short-term goals. While short-term goals are easily attainable, long-term goals are harder and take longer. These types of goals are those that will take a while to achieve, possibly years. Graduating college, becoming a manager at your job, or even hand sewing a quilt for a friend can be long-term goals.

Your short-term and long-term goals don’t have to associate with each other, but you should always have short-term goals that will help you accomplish your long-term goals. For example, you can set a short-term goal to scrub your entire house, but a long-term goal to save enough money for a concert. These goals don’t have anything to do with each other, except that they are what you wish to accomplish. However, you should always have small goals underneath your long-term goals that will help you get there. To help you save that money for the concert, you should have short-term goals such as saving $10 per week, working a extra hours at work each week, or going without eat-out meals for a while.

The overall point is that you can have as many short-term goals as you want that don’t having anything to do with each other, but always have short-term goals underneath your long-term goals that will help you accomplish them.

Another great asset to have when setting goals is a support buddy. If you have more than one, that is tremendous. A support buddy is someone that helps you on the path to realizing your goals. Your buddy can be a good friend, family member, or any other person in your life that you are close to or that wants to see you succeed. Your support buddy listens to your goals, supports you, holds you responsible for achieving your goals, and helps you out if you get off track.

Benefits of Achievements

When you actually reach a goal it is like realizing your full potential. You are able to see that you are more than you thought you were. Achievements aren’t just physical awards that are given out at ceremonies. An achievement is succeeding at anything you set out to accomplish.

Studies have shown that a person achieving their first short-term goal can have great effects on their overall mood and health. When you achieve a goal that you set for yourself, your brain sends signals throughout your body. Hormones, endorphins, and adrenaline is released into your body. Some people report a euphoric feeling after realizing an especially hard goal.

The combination of all the different chemical reactions in your body play together to boost your mood and lower your anxiety. If you suffer from certain medical conditions, they might be alleviated as well. For example, if you have acne related stress, it could cause your acne to disappear.

There are so many benefits of gaining achievements through personal goals. Professionals have stated that setting and then achieving goals can make you more of an asset to society. So get out there, make some goals, and feel the joy of achieving them.