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Consistent Effort: At the beginning of a project, people often show renewed energy and high hopes for big changes. Everyone thinks that everything will be different now, but after some time, that initial enthusiasm starts to fade. We attribute this to a lack of willpower or discipline, while psychology suggests that a fresh start helps us begin a task, but not necessarily to sustain it in the long run.

When goals are too big, vague, or impractical, we get tired quickly. For lasting change, it's essential to set small, clear, and achievable goals and work on them a little bit every day.

Keep Your Goals Small
We should anticipate that the initial enthusiasm will diminish over time, and this is perfectly normal. Therefore, the work plan should be designed in a way that it doesn't break down even during periods of low motivation or very busy days. The best way to do this is to set the smallest possible task, such as working for just 10 minutes every day. Such a small goal doesn't burden the mind and is difficult to postpone. Sometimes, these 10 minutes gradually turn into more time, but the real victory is that we don't stop and keep moving forward.

Choose Your Goals from the Heart
We shouldn't choose goals that are only based on the expectations or pressure of others. We can only sustain goals in the long run when they feel personally relevant and important to us. Goals chosen from the heart keep us more motivated because they reflect our interests and underlying reasons. Such goals not only provide the strength to move forward but also help us persevere during difficult times.

Find an Easy Method
Instead of relying on memory for tasks and goals, we should use a simple system. GTD, OKR, and habit stacking are methods to simplify tasks and goals. In GTD, all tasks are written down and broken into smaller parts so that nothing is missed. In OKR, a large goal is first set, and then smaller goals are created to achieve it. In habit stacking, a new habit is linked to an existing daily habit, making it easier to adopt. These methods work together to keep things organized and facilitate continuous progress.

Ensure Accountability
Sharing goals with a partner or colleague helps us feel a sense of responsibility. When someone monitors our progress or shares in our successes and challenges, we remain motivated to keep working towards our goals. This not only helps us stay on track but also makes our efforts more organized and focused.

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