We all know the importance of setting goals. When we set them, somehow we often don't seem to achieve them. Why is it that most of us fail to achieve our goals?
According to my experience, failure happens because most of the times our goals are not really ours; others imposed them on us, and we are made to believe that this is what we should want or aim for.
Whey is it that so many of us don't set goals? I think it is because of fear, rooted in poor self-esteem and under confidence.
Come on, you won't let life just happen to you; you will 'make it happen'. You will be a doer and a dreamer rolled into one. You will follow your chosen path. Are you ready for this challenge?
If yes, then you need to make some commitments to your self. These commitments are easy to make but take some efforts to sustain.

Understand your potential: Be confident. Your are a unique being with unique talent. Bring forth your abilities and let them flower.

Bring excellence into your life: Whatever you choose to do, do it to the best of your ability. Being successful is a habit. If you are successful in small endeavors as well, such as polishing your shoes to give them a great, shine, you will feel proud of yourself.
Success in such small mundane activities propels you to success in higher spheres. Rate everything that you do on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means 'very shabby' and 10 mens 'excellent'. Your satisfaction level should be at least a 9 on this scale.
No regrets: Let go of the past. Learn from your mistakes and failures and move on.
Allow yourself to dream: Be honest with yourself about your goals, but always think big and dream bigger: It helps you push forward.
Plan for achieving your goals: You must have heard the saying that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. You must make a written plan about how to reach your goal, Take it one step at a time.

Believe in yourself: Confidence in you abilities and your vision is they key ingredient for success.

Never give up: The role of persistence in achieving your dreams can't be overemphasized. You want something, go get it and don't turn back till you've got it.

The author is a life skills coach, time-line therapist, and new consciousness writer, Contact : chitrajhaa@gmail.com