There are many exercises in goal-setting.
Unfortunately, most of them are boring methods like making a to-do list or giving yourself a pat on the back for getting things done.
It sounds good, but in practice, it's far more motivating to do a project where you can see tangible results and a definite improvement over current conditions.
Building a fire pit is a great way to see results even as the project is being completed.
For a handy type of person, a pit can be built from stones from the area.
If someone is less familiar with that type of work, plans can be obtained, or even an entire kit for making one out of bricks.
Even with the completion of the first step, progress is readily evident.
Preparing the ground will leave a nice flat space in the shape of the intended fire pit.
From there, each new course of rocks or bricks will be a reminder of goals that have been reached, and those that still await.
Once you've completed a fire pit, you can stand back and admire your work.
You'll have completed a goal-setting exercise that will actually have immediate and lasting benefit.
Your next goal, of course, should be to actually use the pit.
Making a fire is another series of goal-oriented steps.
First, you'll need to collect some fuel.
If you're at home, this'll have the added benefit of getting some twigs and branches off of your lawn.
Once you collect them, you'll need to arrange them in the pit in such a way as to be able to fuel a roaring fire.
Then it's time to light it and enjoy the warm glow of the dancing flames.
As you build the pit and then the fire, you should see that a project is much easier to do when approached in a step-by-step manner.
If it seems like a big project, remember to imagine the next step, and avoid focusing on how much work it seems like the entire project would be.
Pretty soon, everything will be done, and you'll see that it wasn't nearly so big of a job after all.
Apply this to other goals in your life, and soon, you'll find that you'll be a lot more confident and productive as you go about achieving them.
Unfortunately, most of them are boring methods like making a to-do list or giving yourself a pat on the back for getting things done.
It sounds good, but in practice, it's far more motivating to do a project where you can see tangible results and a definite improvement over current conditions.
Building a fire pit is a great way to see results even as the project is being completed.
For a handy type of person, a pit can be built from stones from the area.
If someone is less familiar with that type of work, plans can be obtained, or even an entire kit for making one out of bricks.
Even with the completion of the first step, progress is readily evident.
Preparing the ground will leave a nice flat space in the shape of the intended fire pit.
From there, each new course of rocks or bricks will be a reminder of goals that have been reached, and those that still await.
Once you've completed a fire pit, you can stand back and admire your work.
You'll have completed a goal-setting exercise that will actually have immediate and lasting benefit.
Your next goal, of course, should be to actually use the pit.
Making a fire is another series of goal-oriented steps.
First, you'll need to collect some fuel.
If you're at home, this'll have the added benefit of getting some twigs and branches off of your lawn.
Once you collect them, you'll need to arrange them in the pit in such a way as to be able to fuel a roaring fire.
Then it's time to light it and enjoy the warm glow of the dancing flames.
As you build the pit and then the fire, you should see that a project is much easier to do when approached in a step-by-step manner.
If it seems like a big project, remember to imagine the next step, and avoid focusing on how much work it seems like the entire project would be.
Pretty soon, everything will be done, and you'll see that it wasn't nearly so big of a job after all.
Apply this to other goals in your life, and soon, you'll find that you'll be a lot more confident and productive as you go about achieving them.
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