Many people think that they should rely on themselves to stay motivated when striving to reach new goals. This is actually not true and there are many tools that you can use to make reaching goals much easier.

Some of the most popular motivational tools you can use include simple things like using blogs, journals, online Apps and calendars. All of these things can really help you stay on track and achieve your goals.

A blog or journal can help you plan out your steps to reach your goal. You can keep a daily or weekly journal whatever works best for you and the task at hand. Many people start off by using a weekly journal and then switching to a daily one for better outcomes. There is also the opportunity to notice things more when writing down the accomplishments and struggles, plus it acts as a reference in case the situation happens again.

Apps and Calendars in all forms are available online. You can even download apps to your phone, tablet or other mobile devices, set reminders and inspirations to why you are motivated for the goal. There are even apps that allow you to share your progress on places like Facebook and Twitter. You can even challenge your friends and family to friendly competitions. Plus this helps you set and achieve weekly goals, by incorporating a little bit of fun into them.

What motivational tool you use largely depends upon your goal and your personality. You may enjoy writing and are automatically drawn to using a blog to stay motivated. Or you may be more of a private person and prefer the idea of using an app for motivation.

Using a form of stillness could be appropriate for some of us, such as using the breath or taking the time each day to imagine feeling into your goal. Bringing it to the forefront of your mind and using your senses to amplify the need to meet the goal.

Another idea is to record videos if this is something that appeals to you. You can record a video about your goals, achievements and ups and downs. Again you can make your videos private or public.

Other great tools to use include using motivational tapes and quotes. Tapes or DVD’s are great to take with you as you can listen to them while driving. Quotes are fantastic for placing on your mirror or fridge so you can read them every day. Quotes are good for reinforcing your goals and abilities on a daily basis, so don’t overlook using those too.