When New Goals Meet Doubt

When New Goals Meet Doubt

When plans keep falling apart, it’s easy to feel discouraged. Find out how self-control can help you set goals and keep going through difficult times.

A change of job, the end of a relationship or a new routine can throw even the best-laid plans off track. When you struggle to stick to a commitment you’ve made to yourself, guilt can set in, along with the urge to give up altogether. But self-control doesn’t have to mean being hard on yourself. In this article, you’ll find ways to break your goal into manageable steps, deal with distractions and get back on track after a setback—so you can focus on what matters to you.

Interested in this topic? Read more: How Self-Control Helps You Set and Achieve Goals During Life Changes Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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When do you feel most motivated to achieve your goals?

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How do you approach planning new goals?

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How do you feel when you find out that the path to your goal is not straightforward?

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What type of environment helps you the most in achieving your goals?

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How do you handle failure in achieving a goal?

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How do you feel when you have to set big and challenging goals?

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When do you consider a goal to be successfully achieved?

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How do you react to unexpected changes that affect your goals?

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How do you feel when achieving goals that are personally important but challenging for you?

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How do you maintain your motivation during a long and challenging process of achieving a goal?

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How to set new goals during a life change and achieve them.

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