Go-Get-Em Goal Guide

News flash: The rules for Goal-Setting (and achieving) have changed, and the latest research offers insights that will help anyone make ambitious dreams come true.

- By Leslie Goldman

No matter your starting point or life stage, we've got an intention-tackling strategy that'll work for you. Try one, try 'em all. The only thing we guarantee: You'll become a professional GOALKEEPER with this advice....

GOAL GETTER

"I created a vision board, but with a twist."

Creating a manifestation board helped me pass my Pilates certification exam. I filled it with personally meaningful mantras like "I affirm that each new creative endeavor I take on is successful." Many people use magazine clippings, but I found that physically writing out my goals made me feel like more of an active participant. I set a timeline of one to four months and noted that on the board too.

Kabrena Williams, 32, behavioral analyst and self-care advocate at KBinbloom.com, Sarasota, Florida

STRATEGY 1

PLAN FOR YOUR OBSTACLES