Write down your goals. Make them concrete and establish a specific deadline. Place this information in your daily calendar.
Positively state your goal. Write in the active voice, refraining from the use of negative words. For example, instead of saying, "I will not give up looking for work in spite of rejections I may receive, state, "I will continue to prepare resumes for interviews until I land a good-paying job."
Break your goals down into smaller steps. For example, if you are a freelance journalist whose goal is to publish 30 articles a week, say that you will write five articles a day Monday through Saturday.
Speak your goals aloud. According to lead software engineer Phil Starn, if you say it enough times you will begin to believe it.
Make the achievement of your goal the main priority. Eliminate other pursuits -- whether they are hobbies, amusements, or other activities -- from your schedule. If the telephone rings, let the call go to voice mail. Call the person back after you have reached your goal for the day.
Evaluate your progress toward the end you have set for yourself. Set definite intervals in the process for self-assessment. Decide what you can do to improve your movement toward your goal.
Seek outside counsel. Whether it is a spouse, a friend, a parent or a pastor, find someone who will hold you accountable for finishing what you have started. Call or email him, or have him do the same for you.
Plan a celebration when you meet your goal. Write down what you enjoy doing the most. If you would like to just set aside a day to relax, whether alone or with a significant other, let that inspire you toward reaching your objective.