Why Is It Important To Be Aware of Progress?

Tracking your progress makes it easy to see how close you are to making your goals a reality. There's no better motivation than realizing how far you've come or how close you are to reaching the milestone you've dreamt about.

Four Benefits Of Progress Checks

1. Flexibility To Navigate Life's Challenges

Life is always changing, sometimes even throwing a rogue wave in your path that can knock you off course. When you can adapt to those shifting tides you’re better able to stay on track of the vision you have. 

2. Less Time Wasted

Earlier, I mentioned that seeing how things are shaping up helps you identify areas for improvement. If you see your current methods don’t add up to the results you want, pick another method. It’s important to not lose momentum and keep moving forward.

3. Easier Organization

Seeing a list of what you've accomplished helps you organize the current goals you want to reach. Whether it’s a journal or the notes section on your phone, you can access and update your progress as needed. This reminder can help boost your motivation and keep you focused. 

4. Celebrating Wins Conditions Your Subconscious Mind

Celebrating your wins conditions your mind to focus on positive outcomes. When you acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small, you rewire your brain to attract more success. It’s like training your mind to see the good in every situation.

Let’s explore ten ways you can gain self awareness and level up your approach to achieving your dreams and goals.

10 Ways To Be Aware Of Your Progress

#1 Be patient for your results

Taking action and doing the small, mundane things over and over again can lead to outcomes that surpass your dreams.

#2 Take Responsibility For Your Situation

The quality of your life, as it is right now, is a result of the choices and habits you have made up until this point.

#3 Outside Opinions Of Your Life Should Stay Outside

Other people's opinion of you is none of your business. Live your life according to your own standards. Opinions do not pay your bills, attend your classes, help you with chores or support your dreams. Ignore the noise and stay the course. The future you will thank you.

#4 Know Your Why

Knowing the why behind what you do helps you stay the course toward reaching your aspirations. 

#5 Walk In Your Truth

The ideas and dreams you have for your purpose are uniquely yours to bring to life. The vision you're compelled to achieve is yours for a reason. It has been gifted to you because you're the only one that can see it, shape it and offer it to the world.

#6 Set Boundaries To Avoid Negativity

Negative situations will always be something to contend with. Setting up boundaries is a healthy way to protect your peace while you’re becoming your best self.

#7 Tap Into Your Intuition

Pay attention to your instincts, that inner voice that guides you in your decisions or reactions. Journaling is a great way to reconnect to the inner self. As you write your thoughts you'll have a record of perspectives and feelings which can help clarify the direction of your desires.

#8 Plan Your Goals With a Mix Of Deadlines

Plan out your priorities with different due dates. Short term goals can be accomplished in 30 or 90 days. Bigger ambitions will need months or years to achieve. 

#9 Nothing Changes Unless You Change Too

When I’m faced with being a rut I look at what I’ve done or haven’t done different lately. Usually the culprit is that I’ve been doing the same things over and over without checking on what I’m getting out of those efforts.

Feeling stuck with no results is when it hit me: I needed to change my approach. So, do yourself a favor and regularly assess your progress. Adjust your strategy as needed to keep moving forward.

#10 Batch Your Tasks

Try putting similar tasks together and work on them as a "batch". You can even make each task session a different batch so that when you're always cycling through all your required targets in a good flow.

Final Thoughts

Reflecting on your progress can be the single habit that helps you reach your goals. As you build a life that you love keep in mind it is not a race to the finish line but a marathon of small, intentional steps that leads to living authentically. 

Xoxo,
Nicole

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