Frequently, when people are unable to reach their goals, they start to look for flaws in themselves in order to figure out what went wrong. They might remember every time that anyone ever told them that they "don’t have what it takes" or they "never follow through." They might think, "what is wrong with me that I want these things but I am unable to sustain my focus on my goal long enough to get them." If this sounds like you, then you might find the following information helpful.

Commitment

Chances are if you are loosing your drive and focus there are some habits, which are causing this, and not some fixed character flaws:

There are several reasons why we might lose our focus or drive.

Perfectionism: Perfectionist sometimes gives up before they even start. Their standards are so high that starting new tasks is difficult because there is no way to master something and begin it at the same time.

Should’s: Some people have come to believe that there are absolutes that are guiding their life. For example: a person believes that he or she should be an accountant instead of an artist because being an accountant is more responsible.

Taking yourself out of the solution: People often think that their success depend on their ability to do it the way that others have done it even if they are completely unlike the others in every way.

Wrong direction: Sometimes the lack of follow through has to do with having the wrong goal. Why work for something that underneath you are not sure if you want?

Timing: Perhaps, the steps you have planned to reach your goal are good but their order and timing is not. Sometimes things become difficult or get dropped because of this.

What you can do about it?

Sometimes just being aware of what we are doing helps us get back on track. Other times it is helpful to have a few tricks to help us. If you see some of these traits in yourself, think about what you might do differently. If you are still stuck, check out my post Breaking the Habits that Hold you Back for how to overcome these habits and get what you truly want.