For example, use the "memory loss" scenario: Imagine you don’t know the reasons for your previous decisions and you don’t have to follow any earlier plan. Think about what you will do now. How you will live further.

• Break down your goals into tasks and create a working plan.
• Each task should be specific and have a deadline. Write them down to track your performance increase commitment to your goal.
• When writing, use positive and present tense language. It has a great impact...

Reflect on your performance at the end of each day/week. Ask yourself, “Why haven’t I managed to complete the task I have set for today?” and then revise your plan for the following day/week accordingly.  

To make the celebration of success part of your routine, decide on a...

• You are in charge. Personal goals force you to take responsibility for the actual efforts and progress.
• You see the small steps leading to a big picture: big goals can be scary. That’s why you need to break them into clear and manageable steps. 
• It allows you...

• Draw a chart. Write down each of the various areas of your life (family, health, self-development, career, relationships) in a new column or line.
• Assess your current happiness level in each of these categories by giving it a score from 1 to 10.
• Think what wi...

... using the SMART criteria: 

• Specific: make your goals clear and well-defined. 
• Measurable: avoid any abstract notions – you should be able to tick “done” any goal you set as well as any step it involves
• Achievable: Make sure you have enough time ...