You must have a plan if you want to stay motivated this year. You can’t achieve something you don’t see, so set a priority to increase the visibility of your goals this year. Setting resolutions and goals are less important than mapping out ways to accomplish them. Preparation is essential because you never know when life will come knocking. To stay motivated this year, ensure you have mental clarity of attainable goals and have a strategy to overcome procrastination. 

Have mental clarity of goals.

If you are unclear on what you want to accomplish, you won’t be committed to it. The more specific you are with your goals, the more significant your efforts are. You can’t get motivated about unclear goals.

Be realistic.

When setting goals and resolutions for the new year, you must consider the present reality. Resolutions won’t work if it is based on fantasy and wishes.

Write it down.

There’s a personal connection when you write things down with pen and paper. In 2023, don’t just have goals; you also need to write them down.  

Procrastination is not your friend.

Procrastination might be a result of having too much to do. However, it can also be because you dread or don’t want to do something. This is where mental clarity can help you overcome yourself and your own bad habits. 

Think about why you are procrastinating. Is it because you can’t do it or don’t want to? Then go back to your goals. Is this procrastination going to inhibit your ability to reach your goal? If it will, use your goal and your “why” to help you overcome the procrastination getting in your way.

Visibility is Key.

Increase the visibility of your goals on a day-to-day basis. Keep an alarm that reminds you of your goals at intervals. Let your dreams be in front of you, paint a picture of whatever you want, and imagine how it will feel upon its occurrence. Constant reminding and beholding of your set goals helps keep you in check and keeps you going. Success begets success; when you achieve a part of your goal, it becomes easier to reach others.

Don’t quit.

As you progress in the new year, hard times will come, but it’s your resolve to keep going despite all odds that matter.

Celebrate your wins.

It’s easier to get into the trap of what didn’t work and what could have been. You also need to recognize those things that have worked out and celebrate yourself for it. This helps you build confidence and encourages you to keep going. 

Stay motivated to reach your goals this year.

Have a “why” behind your goals. More specifically, you bring mental clarity and commitment. Always stay in control of your time and habits and check your daily activities to see if they align with your set goals. Increase the visibility of your goals to stay rooted in your “why” even when life gets busy so you can stay focused and motivated to reach them.