I know what helps me reach my goals is when I have smaller milestones to achieve. If I just give myself an indefinite timeline, I tend to procrastinate and make excuses... and then, 2 years later, I'm no closer to my goal. (this is actually happening to me right now)
In the past, when I've been successful is when I say, ok... my first milestone is to do X by 2 months time. And then, I work closer to X and dedicate time for it either once a day or once a week. Funny thing is, if I "show up" meaning, I just stick to the schedule, it's half the battle.
For example, if I want to become more independent, a good milestone goal for me would be: by 3 months time, I will have my driver's license. A mini milestone would be, in 1 month time, I'll get a cheap bicycle to get me to my driving lessons. The set smaller concrete goals after that.
Just some suggestions on what helps me. Don't feel like you have to justify to me what you're doing though, and feel free to discard if you like.
