So as some may have noticed Oreime.com has not been up to date of late, we sincerely apologize and look forward to this sorta gap not happening again. Several Oreime royalties sent emails and messages inquiring as to what was going on and we really appreciate the love you sent our way and specially apologize to you. Our first step in taking a step forward is this article inspired by every one of you Oreime royalties, Realizing goals. Realizing dreams that are nurtured takes a lot of dedication and perseverance, and is made easier when we know we are not alone in achieving these goals. Here are seven tips to guide us in realizing our goals.

First of all you should have a list, when thinking of what goals you want to reach, don’t limit yourself. You might want to take lessons, improve skills, get further in your career, but you might have secret wishes or plans buried deep inside that you’ve never really entertained exploring. Bring them to light by listing as many things as you want to accomplish and do in the next five years, and let yourself delve into the possibility of actually achieving them. Lifestyle writer Whitney Haldeman from The Everygirl explained, “It may feel greedy, overwhelming, or like you’re setting yourself up for failure. But the more you dig the more you’ll realize the things you really want. You’ll discover gems buried deep inside you that you didn’t even realize.”

Next you should share your list with someone, not everyone, just someone or some people. Its your personal list not one for a notice board after all. Sharing so so you can get someone who pushes you, do you have a lot of plans but find excuses when its time to do them? To jump over that hurdle, tell people all about the goal you’re currently working on. Why? It’ll make you feel accountable (no one likes admitting they’re slacking) and will motivate you to keep trying. You will also get encouragement and support in a way that will make you excited to accomplish everything you set your mind to. Whether it’s a thumbs up or a helping hand is always welcome it would go a long way.

Always keep in mind challenges are great things, it’s super easy to throw in the towel when we run into a string of challenges. Change your perspective of what a challenge is, you can deal with challenges a whole lot better. See is as a chance to prove to yourself how badly you want to reach that goal. It’s a chance to flex your muscles and work a little harder and, as a result, feel all the more satisfied when you plow right through it. Natalie Jesionka from career development site The Muse wrote, “Often, of course, you’ll just need to plow through the challenge—but this will be the point that actually brings you the most satisfaction. Pushing through a challenge instead of being stunted by it will help you be a stronger advocate for yourself and recognize there is a way to handle problems with grace. And, each time you overcome a challenge, it becomes that much easier to do it again in the future.” And think about it: When has anything ever been achieved easily? It always takes a little bit of sweat.

Create  a schedule for yourself, goals are easier to achieve if they become a regular practice in your life. You won’t learn the guitar if you play it only once a week, and you won’t be able to turn your side hustle into a small business if you give it attention whenever you “have enough time.” So to make this a reachable goal, set yourself a schedule that ensures that you work on it daily. Behavior Psychology writer James Clear offered, “Productive and successful people practice the things that are important to them on a consistent basis…The schedule is your friend. You can’t predict when you’ll have a stroke of genius and write a moving story, paint a beautiful portrait, or make an incredible picture, but the schedule can make sure that you’re working when that stroke of genius happens.” So take out a planner and pencil in what you need to do every day in order to stay on track with your goals. They’re no longer electives, but a regular part of your to-do list.

Next pick a date, reaching a goal is hard work when you don’t have a deadline looming. While that can sound a smudge bit forbearing, it actually motivates you to work in a timely manner to get you where you need to be. Cain pointed out, “One of the best ways to knock out a goal is to put it on your calendar. If you put a stake in the ground and impose a date on yourself, you’re much more likely to reach it.” Whether it’s saving enough money for an amazing trip, getting a promotion at work, locking down a gig you’ve been dreaming about, or learning how to play the piano, all that will become more feasible and real once you know by when you should achieve it. It moves it from “one day” to “right now.”

Share your knowledge as you gain it, there’s a certain satisfaction that comes from being looked at as a budding expert in the field you’re working on. But even more so, you get a warm glow all over when you inspire those to reach for their own aspirations the way you currently are. That’s why you should share your knowledge as you gain it — it motivates you to keep going, because now the goal isn’t solely for selfish reasons. Jesionka explained, “You’ll find that this actually helps you enjoy the process even more because you have a chance to reflect on your own knowledge and experience and recognize the powerful skills you have to offer. Plus, you’ll establish yourself as a mentor and expert in your field — which will only provide you with more opportunities as you move forward.” Whether that’s starting a blog, writing articles about your journey, creating YouTube videos, or sharing your experience on Instagram, the more knowledge you share the better you’ll stick to your plan.

Finally keep the work of the goal in mind, have you ever been working towards a goal that makes you miserable while doing it? If so, ditch it. It takes a lot longer to actually work for the goal than the glow of success you experience once you reach it, so make sure you do things for the journey. Steve Robbins, executive coach and career writer for entrepreneur site Fast Company pointed out, “We adopt goals for one reason and one reason only: to change our lives. Rather than adopting a goal you hope will change your life once you reach it, do it the other way around. Choose the journey that for you would be awesome — the activities, personal growth, and friends. Then choose a goal that acts as a compass to give you that life as part of the journey.” If you hate the process of your goal every step of the way, then it’s no wonder you constantly give up on it. Focus on the journey of the goal, and choose one that will give you pleasure and insight along the way.

Here’s to rolling up our sleeves, and crushing all our dreams. We’ve got this!