One Thing You Can Do To Stop Giving Up

<p>It doesn't matter if you’re working your way through a large project at work or are finally tackling that kitchen remodel. Just about anything big you need to get done can be broken into smaller steps. </p> <p>One step in the kitchen remodel might be to pick out a new sink, another would be to tear out the old kitchen floor. You get the idea. </p> <p>This also works really well when your goal is a little more elusive. </p> <p>Maybe you want to lose 50 pounds, or get yourself into shape to go on a big hike this summer. </p> <p>For those scenarios you may want to break things up into 5 pound weight loss steps, or set up a training schedule that will have you walk 15 miles each week. </p> <p>As you complete each baby step you’ll feel like you’re moving forward. Seeing progress is a powerful tool to help you continue and stick with it. . </p> <p>A big project or goal can seem pretty daunting when you look at it and think about it as a whole. Breaking it into smaller steps allows you to focus on just one small attainable goal at a time. </p> <p><b>Have you heard of the saying “How do you eat an elephant - One bite at a time”? </b></p> <p>That’s exactly what we’re doing when we’re breaking things down into baby steps. </p> <p>We’re bringing it down to bite-size. Something we can sink our teeth in and not worry about choking on it. </p> <p>Quick Tip- It’s helpful to write the baby steps or mini-milestones down and keep them in plain view. </p> <p>This helps you focus on the next step and being able to cross it off the list gives you a feeling of accomplishment. </p>