Did you know that 92% of people never actually achieve the goals they set out to meet? Understanding the psychology of why we psyche ourselves out can help you not be one of them.

Why is it so difficult to define, work toward, and achieve your long-term goals?

While it's easy to spend hours each day crossing off to-do list items and answering emails, those lofty and life-changing goals always seem to get left for someday.

But living without long-term goals is like going on a road trip without a map. You might get to see some nice scenery along the way, but you won't make it to your destination.

Even worse, knowing your long-term goals and still not working toward them makes it feel like you're wasting your time and can lead to so much unnecessary stress, anxiety, and even depression.

Instead, long-term goals give you focus and energy.

When you know the North Star that you're working toward, it’s easier to stay motivated, kill procrastination, and prioritize the projects that really matter.

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