Many organizations that wish to reach a financial goal for a charity cause will draw a vertical thermometer, with incremental goals written along the side of the thermometer starting at the bottom with zero, and at the top with, let's say, $20,000.

As each mini goal is met, they simply fill in the portion of the thermometer up to the number they have reached.

This gives everyone an excellent visual of how close the organization is to reaching its goal.

You can do the same for goals you're trying to set in your life. A simple sheet of poster board and a thick magic marker is all you need.

Draw your own thermometer, indicate your own starting point, incremental goals, and completion point. Describe the goal at the very top. Then, attach the poster to a place you'll see clearly every day.

Fill in your thermometer as you complete each mini goal, and you'll have a wonderful visual that will help keep you on the track to success.

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