What to do When You've Met Your Goals

Congratulations youve arrived. Youve finally achieved the goal you have been pursuing for so long.
Youve got the championship the horse you always wanted moved up a division or mastered a high level skill.
You feel as though nothing will ever hold you back again because you the winner are in complete command.
Now what?
Thats exactly what Chelsea a very successful junior rider wanted to know. I had had this fantastic year. I won more classes than I could have ever dreamed. In a way I exceeded my goals. I felt very happy and confident but then that all changed. That turned into worrying about what was next. I think people around me were confused about my mood but I just kept focusing on the question of where could I go from here?

This sort of emotional letdown is normal after youve achieved a large goal. Its natures way of establishing some equilibrium. You may also find that everyone else stops celebrating you a spotlight shift that can be quite disorienting. You may even feel like youve lost a little enthusiasm like your motivation has been drained. This loss of motivation is also common. You can liken motivation to the fuel you need to drive you to your destination. Once you have arrived at your intended target you are either out of gas or you no longer need any propulsion.
Enjoy the view
The first thing you should consider after completing your achievement is to savour it completely. Many riders forget this important step and move briskly on to the next task. As an athlete its your right to enjoy the perks that come along with a big win.
So go ahead and talk about it recognize your hard work and pat yourself on the back. Let others do the same. Also build in some time for rest and recuperation while you are enjoying the view from your new perch. Celebrating appropriately is a pleasant and necessary way of putting some closure on your accomplishment. Giving yourself a cue or ritual to signify your task completion will allow you to truly be free and present to plan your next challenge.
Another task you should consider at this time is cataloguing and filing your experience in your mind for future use. Start by writing out a script of key thoughts emotions and moments.  Visualize your experience while it is still fresh and vivid.  There will be a time that