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How to Find the Heart to Hustle

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Keep the Hustle Going Even if it Seems Impossible

Have you ever wanted something so much, but it seems like no matter how hard you work, you’re just not making any progress?  I’m guessing you answered yes – I know I did!  At one point or another we are all faced with something that keeps challenging us and seems like we’re never going to make it.  In fact, in my life, I can count SEVERAL times that I felt like I wasn’t going to make it.  School, work promotion, weight loss, running a marathon, and starting a business….just to name a few!  Although I was challenged and faced tremendous obstacles, I persevered and accomplished each goal that I set.  It wasn’t easy, and it definitely wasn’t quick, but it was worth it.  Through each of my experiences, I have learned several valuable life lessons that keep me going even when it gets hard.  So whatever you’re working for, the following lessons are likely to help you to find the heart to hustle and reach your goals.

1. Remember the “why.”

Why do you want to make a change?  Are you doing it to make more money, improve your health, be your own boss, boost your self-confidence?  Whatever the change is that you’re wanting to make, there’s clearly a “why” behind it.  That “why” is going to be one of your main motivators that you’re going to call on when your tank is on empty and you feel like giving up.  Keep that “why” at the forefront of your mind throughout your entire journey.  It’ll be tough, but here’s a couple of things you can do:

  • Write your “why” on post-it notes and put them in places you’ll see daily, and some not so daily places (i.e. – on your bathroom mirror, on your refrigerator, visor in your car, inside cabinet doors).
  • Put your “why” on your phone and computer as your background.
  • Set reminders in your calendar to pop up on random days.
  • Write yourself an email (or several) and schedule them with Boomerang to be sent at a later date.

2. Set small goals.

When you have such a lofty, big goal of getting a Master’s degree, running a marathon, or starting a business, of course it’s going to seem impossible!  These things are HUGE!  So to stay motivated, set small goals that will ultimately lead to your larger goal.  Take one semester at a time in school, run a 5k, set deadlines for having papers filed for your business… Whatever your main objective is, find a way to break it down in to smaller, more manageable goals to make it a little easier to stay motivated.  To effectively set goals, make sure they are written in SMART format.

  • Specific
  • Measurable
  • Attainable
  • Realistic
  • Timely

An example of a goal written in SMART format is: I will run a 5k by the end of July.  Pretty simple, right?  🙂

3. Celebrate the small wins.

As you’re working towards your big goal, be sure to celebrate the small wins and each smaller goal you’ve been able to check off the list.  There are literally an infinite number of ways you can celebrate your achievements, so be sure to pick something that’s going to be a motivator for you.  Ultimately, that’s the point of rewarding yourself for reaching significant milestones on your journey to accomplish your large goal.  Some examples of some rewards you might consider are:

  • Running shoes
  • New hair style
  • Dinner at a new restaurant
  • Blogging class
  • New Outfit

4. Find an accountability partner.

Goals can be hard to accomplish if you’re working towards them alone, so fine an accountability partner…or a few!  When you talk about your goals and can get excited about them with someone else, they become far more realistic.  Your accountability partner can help you celebrate your small wins and will be a constant source of positivity and encouragement.  Accountability partners are also awesome because often times they can see the effort that you’re putting in to something and can often recognize even small successes that you’re having while you’re in the midst of considering giving up!  This skill alone makes accountability partners invaluable!  So grab your spouse, parent, or best friend and get to work!

 

Free Goal Setting Worksheet

 

What tips do you have that help you find the heart to hustle?

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Comments

  2. robin rue says

    Hustling is definitely not easy! It’s hard, but you have to just jump in there and go for it.

  3. Margaret says

    Love love love SMART goals, my college degree focused on those so so much. I love all these tips, and I am trying to reach a ton of different goals right now so I will be sure to implement them. I love the post-it note idea!

  4. Kim says

    These are simple and great reminders. We often “know” them, but quickly forget them. Thanks for the reminder. Your site is beautiful. I love it!

  5. Haneef says

    These tips definitely help motivate you to keep going. We often let doubt and fear paralyze us when we strive to make big changes. Remembering why it’s all worth it and setting small goals really has helped me along my journey!

  8. Chelsie says

    I am all about rewarding myself when I finally achieve something, even if it’s small! And, I recently got into a mastermind group of bloggers who are my constant accountability partners. It’s changed everything for me!

  9. Terri Steffes says

    If you do something you love, and follow these steps, you will accomplish miracles! My issue is how to apply this to something you don’t love… like exercise! I am trying to find my incentive…

  10. Ana says

    First of all I love the design and layout of your blog, so pretty! Second thanks for these easy tools in order to achieve goals, I feel like I get lost in everything that I want to accomplish so thank you!

  11. Amanda Rosson says

    Love these tips! I’m definitely a person who likes to take on a lot of things at once, and I’m always looking ahead at the next big goal or thing I want to accomplish. I definitely need to remember to use the SMART format more in the future!

  12. The Culinary Jumble says

    I am not a natural born hustler at all! I find it very hard to put myself out there, that’s for sure! Great tips and advice to follow (love the free printable), thank you!

  13. millennialshatterbelt says

    This Post is just what I needed, sometimes is hard to get organized or set realistic goals in order to do not get disappointed. And thank you for the Goal Setting worksheet! 🙂

    x

  14. Millennialshatterbelt says

    This Post is just what I needed, sometimes is hard to get organized or set realistic goals in order to do not get disappointed. And thank you for the Goal Setting worksheet! 🙂

    x

  15. Angela Tolsma says

    Remembering the why is the hardest thing for me! I get so distracted sometimes. I love SMART goals, it’s a great way to keep up on success

  16. Belle says

    Oh wow! I LOVE this post so much! I’m at that point right now and trying to hold on and remember so hard why I started in the first place. This is such a great reminder that I should still keep moving forward.

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

  17. Amanda Love says

    It’s so easy to fall of the path from your goals and it’s important that you always remember why you’re doing things in the first place. This is such an awesome guide!

  18. Pam says

    Great post! We all fall into a funk sometimes, but Remembering the Why and Setting Small Goals is so important in keeping us going!! (The time will pass anyway- you can choose to do something with it or nothing at all).

  19. reesa says

    Focusing on the small wins is a huge motivator for me! If you let all of the negative and reasons why not get in your way you will never get anywhere!

  21. Christine says

    I love having a small to-do checklist so that I can keep myself accountable for my actions. It is also nice to keep track of things that I do so I can look back and see all of my accomplishments.

  23. Blythe Alpern says

    I’ve definitely been struggling with the hustle these days. Part of it is having too much to do in some areas and not enough in the areas I want. Remembering my why and setting small goals does seem to help.

  24. Cindy Ingalls says

    Whenever I feel like I’m struggling with the hustle, I remind myself of my why. Then I find ways to reward myself when I get past the struggle or accomplish even the smallest of goals. It helps to push me on.

  25. Jeannette says

    My issue with goals have always been going at them alone and not having an accountability partner. Maybe that’s what I need to try.

  26. Heather says

    Small steps – I have to keep reminding myself that I can’t rush everything (although that would be nice sometimes!). Doing it with kids at home – that is the challenging part!

  27. Louise says

    I try to set myself small, achievable goals every week, but I rarely hit them. I think I’m going to download your worksheet and see if that can help me 🙂

    Louise x

  28. Jackie says

    This was so encouraging. This post really gave me a boost and you gave some great tips. Thanks for sharing this and bring inspiration.

  29. Missy Burson says

    Very motivating! I completely agree with the “set small goals” and “celebrate small wins” sometimes we overwhelm ourselves without meaning to by making our goals too big or complex- baby steps should be celebrated too!

  31. glenda says

    These are some great tips! I keep telling myself to be patient and set small goals so that I won’t get overwhelmed. I also try my hardest to stay positive.

  33. Amber Nelson says

    This is such a great post. I am all about trying to be on track. I need some motivation and focus though! Gotta keep that hustle going!

  35. Nikki says

    Great tips! Figuring out WHY is key to finding the motivation to succeed. Starting small is a great tip to accomplishing tasks.

  38. Jill @ RunEatSnap says

    I need an accountability partner! I’m reading The Big Life right now and she talks about doing Badass Babe dinners and how important it is to have a squad of people. I really want that!

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