Keeping yourself motivated when you have a list of goals can be a challenge. If you’re not motivated to get them done, you can soon find yourself giving up and never making any goals again. Here are some quick ways to make sure you stay on track and motivated to meet your goals.

Give yourself incentives

You should be thinking about this when you’re making the goals. How will you benefit once the goal is completed? Will you get more than just a sense of achievement? How will you feel? How will life be different for you? Since lots of health goals have the incentive of feeling better or something equally as abstract, promise yourself something tangible, like a new wardrobe or a new pair of shoes.

Talk to others

Thousands of people make goals every year, so you’re bound to know somebody you could talk to about them. It could give you inspiration, and you could get some useful tips from them on how they manage to complete their goals or how they maintain motivation. You can get the benefits from this with people you know in real life or with online-only friends. The magic is in the connection and co-creation of motivation and tips.

Don’t see your goals in isolation

Those who view their goals in isolation are often less likely to meet them. What does that mean? Let’s look at an example. Rather than viewing your weight loss goal as a certain number you’ll reach, think about other goals you have and ways it ties into them. Weight loss could give you more energy to go out with friends or to do a hobby you’ve wanted to get into. It could also give you the confidence to try for a promotion. Think big picture!

Give yourself a break

Life shouldn’t be all about targets and meeting your goals. Take some time to give yourself a break every now and then. When you go on vacation, for example, try not to think about your goals as much and use the time to reflect.