In today’s day and age, young people are diving into everything.

Besides school, there are extracurriculars, hobbies and other passions. Some dance, make music, write, bike… and some do multiple of those activities. With that, we all have goals. Some of us want to go to medical school or graduate school, but some of us want to do dual activities. Some want to be a researcher who writes for a newspaper and dances competitively. Some want to be a doctor while also being an artist. So, how does one accomplish to many goals almost simultaneously?

Here’s a guide just for that:

1. Write Em’ Down

It’s true––writing down your plans and goals can really help you achieve them. It is the visual reminder that gets us acting out our goals rather than thinking of them. Go ahead and write them down everywhere—in your planner, your bathroom mirror, your refrigerator… keep on reminding yourself so that you will never be steered away from your vision.

2. Get Organized

How is it that I go to school, work in lab, dance, write and peer mentor? Well, besides some sleepless nights, it is all in time management. You have to write down what needs to get done, meet deadlines, prioritize and really be passionate about what you do. If you can master that, you will progress in achieving your goals, as well as still having a social life. Isn’t that the dream?

3. Will Power and Persistence

Having will power is key here. There are times where you will want to give up. You might become frustrated by not seeing results, or you will grow very tired. Some mornings you won’t want to get up and go to work, and some nights you just want to watch Netflix instead of working on that huge project due in a few days. Will power can cure this, if you practice it and make that skill a habit. Keep striving towards your vision. Be persistent, take breaks, work hard and keep going. You won’t regret it.

4. Purpose

Why do you do what you do? That is an imperative question most forget to ask themselves. Without an answer to this question, it is so easy to lose sight of your goals. Often remind yourself why you do what you do, and what the bigger purpose is. Then, you will always find your motive.

5. Short term to long term

Lastly, don’t only set long-term goals. It is more productive to set many short term goals in order to achieve your long-term goals. These can be set weekly or monthly, in assurance that you are making progress.