[Intermediate] 7 TIPS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

★ segment 부분

one of the smaller groups or amounts that a larger group or amount can be divided into

ex) Each of these products is aimed at a specific market segment.

 

★ milestone 이정표, 중요한 사건

a stone or post at the side of the road that shows the distance to various places, especially to the nearest large town

ex) Milestone is set along the road.

 

★ roadblock 바리케이드, 장애물

a temporary structure put across a road to stop traffic

ex) They took to the streets, setting up roadblocks of burning tires.

 

★ inspiring 영감을 주는, 용기를 주는

encouraging, or making you feel you want to do something

ex) Her sincere, inspiring presentation moved the IOC.

 

★ factual 사실에 기반을 둔, 사실을 담은

using or consisting of facts

ex) She gave a clear, factual account of the attack to the police.

 

★ refine (작은 변화를 주어) 개선하다, 정제하다

to make something pure or improve something, especially by removing unwanted material

ex) I need you to refine my targeting system.

 

★ defensive 방어의

used to protect someone or something against attack

ex) These are purely defensive weapons, not designed for attack.

 

★ possessive 소유욕이 강한

If you are possessive about something that you own, you do not like lending it to other people or sharing it with other people

ex) He's pretty possessive about his iPod - I wouldn't dare ask to borrow it.

 

★ endeavour 노력

to try to do something

ex) We will endeavour to respond within one working day.

 

 

Quizzes

Their questions about the money put her on the ________.

Her boyfriend was getting too ________ so she finished with him.

Car makers are constantly ________ their designs.

 

 

Questions

1. Have you achieved your goals? How did you feel?

2. What is your goal this year?

3.  What are you doing to reach your goal?

 

 

Working toward long term achievements can be mentally and physically exhausting. It can be a let down to work towards a goal and not see results as quickly as you were hoping for. But if you work smart achieving your goal is possible. No matter your goals, here we have 7 tips to help you achieve them.

 

One, writhe your goals down. Even if you know what you want, actually writing down your goals has proven to be more effective. Make sure that it’s visible so you have a continual reminder on what you’ve set out to achieve. Try putting a note on your bathroom mirror or your fridge so you’ll see it every day.

 

Two, be patient with yourself. Rome wasn’t built in a day and reaching your goals won’t necessarily happen super fast. It will likely take hours and hours of hard work. The best things in life often take time and that makes them more rewarding.

 

Three, make time in your week for goals. Instead of trying to rush through your project, allow yourself an hour a day or a day a week to work on small sub-goals that will contribute to your overall vision. Doing things weekly in small segments will help prevent you from feeling stuck or frustrated in your attempt to achieve your goal.

 

Four, celebrate your achievements no matter how small. Sometimes if you can feel like you’re so far from reaching a milestone and you’re more only closer than where you started. But if you’re actively working towards something, that’s not true. Remember that these goals are called long term for a reason. Find a way to reward yourself with a favorite snack or activity when you finish a part of your goal.

 

Five, remember that roadblocks aren’t failures. We all know the phrase ‘when one door closes, another one opens.’ Well, it’s not just inspiring, it’s factual. Sometimes life has a different plan for how we achieve our goals. So next time you hit a wall, remember to be kind to yourself. You never know what could be around the corner.

 

Six, listen to criticism and do not take it personally. Criticism are not personal attacks on your work. They aren’t a chance for you to get defensive and possessive of your work and goals. Instead, take the criticism and use it to refine and improve upon your goal and the methods of getting there. Criticism allows us to double check our work with new eyes and create something even more amazing.

 

Seven, work with like minded people. This is an especially important tip because it’s easy for you to feel like you’re alone in your endeavours. There’s also other times where you’ll feel stuck in your efforts to figure out solutions to the hurdles that sit between you and your achievements Talking and collaborating with those who share similar goals is actually a great way to see things in a different way, getting inspired and maintain drive. Climbing the mountain of success is always easier when you’re working as a team.

 

Answers

defensive

possessive

refining