Like most entrepreneurs I am thinking about my business almost all of the time. I have ideas while sleeping, eating, showering, and driving so I always have a notebook close by to jot the ideas down as the come to me. I work on my business every day, but weekends I reserve for reflecting on what has worked and what hasn’t worked, as well as planning and goal setting, or as is often the case, goal re-setting.

Has this ever happened to you? You plan, you set goals, you feel all pumped up and you start working toward your goals and then you are sidetracked. Before you know it, you are somewhere, but not where you had planned. And often not in a good place at all.

When this happens to me, it is often because I did not have my goals planted firmly in my mind to remind me of where I was going. Or I kept hammering away a goal that no longer suited my purpose. I didn’t take time to re-evaluate the plans and the goals periodically as I was moving forward. When this happens I often become derailed or overwhelmed or stuck.

This is why I have begun to re-evaluate on a weekly basis. The benefit of this is that if things begin to go off-track you can get back on track fairly quickly. It also allows you to relish, if only for a moment, all that you have accomplished that week and celebrate any and all successes you have had.

I recently read an excellent blog post by Paul Norwine called, “Goal Setting for Dummies Part Two — Honing in on the Target.” In this post Paul talks about the importance of “whittling all the numerous (and sometimes overlapping) goals you may have down to the ONE main goal that will most improve the quality of your life,” an epiphany that he had after reading a post on ZenHabits.

What happens when you get stuck? Overwhelmed? Tired and confused? How do you refocus and get back on track?

I found this great, short video from the GoalGuru on youtube that talks about just moving forward. If you get confused or overwhelmed, just take action, even if it is just a small step toward your goals.

The only way you can truly fail is if you just stop trying. By moving forward, even a little, you will get the momentum to keep going. Taking the time, weekly, monthly or whatever best suits you, is critical to keeping on track and monitoring and adjusting to what is working for you and what is not. It also gives you a great perspective on where you have been to recharge you to move forward.

I hope you enjoy the video as much as I did.

Let me know — what you do when you feel that your are stuck or your goals are not materializing fast enough?

1. Tom Harvey Says:
   September 13th, 2009 at 3:59 pm

   Norene

   Great post, a timely reminder to re-evaluate and update goals. I too use an idea book to jot down my random thoughts and musings which I have found very useful. Just need to ensure that I continue to evolve and develop my goals and adjust them as I move forwards.
   Keep it up!

   Tom
   Tom Harvey´s last blog ..Revealed: The Secret Listbuilding Tactic Of The Gurus

2. Julie Newman Says:
   September 14th, 2009 at 4:04 am

   Hi Norene,

   Thanks for reminder and examples. I tend to remember things when I can associate visually. The video you shared is great and timely. Snow will be coming soon and I can relate to winter running!

   ~ Julie

3. Paul Norwine Says:
   September 14th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

   Hi Norene,

   Thank you for the mention and what a great video. You obviously know that I am a big proponent of setting goals but we all have trouble following through sometimes. The video above highlights an amazing mindset that will help you push through when the going gets tough.

   Looking at it a different way, if you continuously move forward, regardless of your obstacles, you can’t help but to eventually reach your goals, period. Even if you are taking baby steps forward every day, eventually you will get there.

   I enjoyed this post, Norene, and I look forward to future ones…

   Paul
   Paul Norwine´s last blog ..Graduating to a Full-Time Blogger – Reviewing the First Month of PaulNorwine.com

4. norene Says:
   September 14th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

   Thanks Paul, I appreciate your kind words. It means a lot coming from you — I enjoy your blog immensely and I check daily for new posts. I have no doubt you are going to make it big soon. -Norene

5. Joann Henry Says:
   September 14th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

   Hi Norene,

   What an excellent post! And, what a great time for me to be reminded of the fact that things are not always smooth sailing. We do have our problems, many of them stemming from none other than ourselves. We are often our only enemy, because our negative outlook can heed any progress that we may have been making towards our goals.

   I know that I, for one, have to tell myself that I can not accomplish everything all at once. One step at a time may seem to be a slower way of reaching your goals, but it really is the ONLY way to reach your goals!

   Great blog, Norene-I wish you the very best!
   Take care,
   Joann
   Joann Henry´s last blog ..Market With A Cell Phone?

6. norene Says:
   September 15th, 2009 at 9:37 am

   Thanks for the comment Joann! With such a variety of things that we CAN do online, it is hard sometimes to slow down and concentrate on just one thing at a time. -Norene

7. richard crooke Says:
   September 15th, 2009 at 10:24 am

   Hello Norene,

   Your right on the money with this post. Just take action and things will fall in place. I read a great line in the book 4 – hour workweek that I wanted to share: Life exists to be enjoyed and that the most improtant thing is to feel good about yourself”

   To our success……

   Richard
   richard crooke´s last blog ..My First Video!

8. norene Says:
   September 15th, 2009 at 6:25 pm

   Richard,
   Great quote! Once I can give up my day job I will be enjoying myself a whole lot more! -Norene

9. Nicholas Klein Says:
   September 15th, 2009 at 7:07 pm

   It’s a constant struggle to maintain consistency, thanks for sharing your insights on going with the flow, as it is.

   Nicholas
   http://www.AuthorityNetworker.com
   Nicholas Klein´s last blog ..Can You Really Build Your Downline Fast and Absolutely FREE… On 100% Autopilot?

10. Kin Says:
    September 15th, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    What a great post and video.

    I start and fail and start and fail again, just because my goal is not clear and I’m not focus on the next step I need to do. I always get side tracked by other things…. on my internet marketing adventure.

    The concept of re-setting our goal is a good one for me. if we do not review our approach then it’s no way we can improve. and achieve our goal faster.

11. norene Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Exactly Kin! Reviewing periodically is key. -Norene

12. Rudiawan Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Hi Norene,

    Very well said. I’m the one who can’t keep myself focused and resetting my goals is the only way to get me back on track again. Thanks for your post!

    - Rudi
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