Set deadlines for when you want to achieve each goal. Give yourself enough pressure to achieve these goals. If you start to feel stressed, then it is a clue that the goals you have set for yourself may be too unrealistic. Reevaluate your goals and make them simpler. Break down large, complex goals into sub-goals. This will keep you from getting overwhelmed and motivate you to achieve goals. Six Golden Rules for Goal Setting These golden rules will point you in the right direction. The reason some goals don't work is because they don't follow the six golden rules. Goals must motivate you Goals must motivate you, they must convince you to pursue them. They have to keep you up at night and you have to force yourself to want to reach them. Write down why you want to achieve this goal. Set goals that are a priority for you, don't set too many goals that you won't be able to achieve. The goal must be in line with what you want to achieve in the end. It has to excite you and if it doesn't you won't follow it. Think about the end in mind and the goals must all be connected to each other. This way you won't be overwhelmed. Set SMART