More often people realize that they did not manage to accomplish their goals. Majority of the people are fond of setting their plans annually. They are always driven by great vision when doing this. At this particular stage, a picture of them living in the desired future as planned is a great fulfillment. Some goals are always not achieved due to unavoidable circumstances which almost everyone understands depending with the nature of the circumstance. On the other hand, failure to concentrate and remaining determined towards achieving a goal may be also a better reason. Unknown to many, there are greatest time wasters that people always give chance hence facing great hindrance towards achievement of goals.
Common Time wasters
Perfectionism. It simply refers to the act of trying to always appear perfect or trying to make everything appear exact and correct. It’s quite crazy but you who is always trying to be perfect at everything needs to understand that even the five fingers of your hands are not equal and that’s why you are not likely to be 100% right always.Therefore, it is better to know that it is better to always try to make what you cannot do perfectly look better but not to waste time trying to be a perfectionist.
Complaints. After realizing that you have failed to achieve a goal, it is worth to accept and continue. However, this is not the case in many scenarios. Many a times people try to find excuses that enable them to complain. Trying to do this from time to time, not only limits you from exploiting your potential but also from achieving the right things at the right time.
Failing to prioritize. Having many goals outlined is not bad. As a matter of fact, it is the best thing ever one can be proud of since they act as the driver towards success. Even though having goals is the best thing ever, it is important to note that knowing how to prioritize them is always the most important. You cannot achieve everything planned at once. It is always better to move step by step. The order of importance, urgency and resources required are the great determinants towards deciding on priorities. Failure to plan well may therefore end up wasting your time and other valuable resources.
Waiting for inspirations.Getting inspired is the greatest thing ever.Infact most of the successful people always get their inspirations from either videos, books or someone they know. An inspiration without actions is futile. Therefore, trying to always get inspired without acting is a great waste of time.
Trying to please everyone. It is the worst thing one can ever do. Understanding that you lack the ability to make everyone happy is the greatest asset you can thank God for. Many have suffered depression in the past and currently just because they tried to please those who were not busy with them. To avoid wasting the greatest asset on earth-time, it is better to do things in your own way and appreciate your own self before others do it for you.
Fearing failure. Fear is the greatest devil and obstacle towards achieving great things. Fear is simply the thinking in the mind. By being fearsome, one becomes limited from trying new things thus limiting opportunities. Therefore is always better to take fear out of your life and concentrate on trying new things. Doing the opposite however only wastes time and allied resources.
Repeating mistakes. A Swahili proverb, “Kosa si kosa, kurudia kosa ndio kosa”clearly demonstrate that a mistake done for the first time is not a mistake but repeating the same mistake is the worst thing to do. It is better to always learn from the first mistake done to avoid repeating such mistakes for the second time. Even though mistakes are inevitable and are like accidents in nature.One can always strive to avoid them. Failing to minimize mistakes has always been the hindrance towards achieving certain goals in time.
Spending time with people whom you do not share destiny with nor goals. Many are the times that people tend to share their goals with people who later turn out to be obstacles. Such people are characterized by being lazy and effortless at making things work out.
Concentrating on things that do not relate to your goals. Such things will fail to propel you towards achieving success. They will make you to walk in a parallel path with that of your goals. Such things may include learning skills that you have no interest in.Also forcing yourself into things you don’t understand is another case.
Spending too much time in bed. Millionaires for instance understand that poverty is made in bed and that’s the reason they rarely wake up late unless they are ill. Sleeping as if you are in the land of the dead will do you no good but waste your time and land you in the land of poverty.
It is therefore advisable to factor out the above highlighted factors from your path of success so as to be able to achieve your goals in time. There is nothing as painful as failing to achieve a goal you took your time to set. Regrets are not the best therefore try to always utilize your time adequtely since it is a very special resource that when used well brings wealth and when used badly it can bring poverty as well.
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