A 3-Step Recipe for Momentum

Getting started on a BIG goal is exciting.  Maintaining that excitement is how you create momentum.  I thought I'd share a simple 3-Step Recipe for maintaining your momentum:

 1.  REVIEW YOUR PLANS

The best way to maintain momentum is to regularly review your plans. You won’t know how you’re doing if you’re not reviewing plans and gauging your success.

It’s not about making yourself feel bad or guilty for not hitting the mark, but to see what’s working, what’s not, and what needs altering. Make your plan reviews FUN and rewarding. I’ve had clients who schedule a “Starbucks Meeting” with themselves each week to have their favorite hot beverage while reviewing their plan and scheduling their week. I personally like to do my plan reviews during a pedicure! What would make it fun and inviting for you?

2.  CELEBRATE SUCCESSES

Celebrate each success and mile marker along the way…regardless of how small! That will help to feed your energy, increase excitement, and keep the momentum rolling! It doesn’t have to be anything huge or even expensive. The key is to acknowledge yourself for what you have completed and give yourself a treat or pat on the back. We’re often our own worst critics and the first to kick ourselves in the pants when we aren’t producing, so be fair and reward yourself too!

3.  BE ACCOUNTABLE

The real secret to success is accountability! You’re likely a person of your word, except when committing to yourself. It’s easy to let yourself off the hook or say, “I’ll get that done tomorrow or next week”. That’s where an accountability partner can be there to point out where you might be giving up on yourself, brainstorm ways around whatever obstacle is keeping you down, and encourage you to persevere.

The American Society for Training & Development’s research shows that being accountable to someone else AND having an “accountability appointment” with that person increases your odds of success to 95%. Good accountability sources can include:

• a mentor
• a peer group
• trusted friend who believes in you
• a Mastermind group

I may be biased, but I believe the ultimate accountability partner is a COACH! I encourage you to utilize the 30 Day Challenge as an accountability tool to help you keep up your momentum.  Share with me and the others on a similar journey what you are doing at the Big Goals No Guilt Fan Page.  

If you need more than that, I invite you to go see how clients have specifically benefited from working with ME as their Coach and helping keep THEM accountable. If you'd like that for yourself, please e-mail or contact me at 847-516-0190.