The initial intention to make a goal is the first and often easiest step. The challenges then come along the pursuit towards your goal as you try to maintain the new habits you’ve worked so hard at. The most commonly known way to manage and track your goal progress is to break it down into smaller steps. However, through research we’ve come to learn that only focusing on the smaller subgoals won’t help you maintain and reach your overall goal. In fact, it’s just as important to reflect on your overall goal throughout your pursuit.