Thought I would do a short little piece on goal setting. For me goal setting is one of those tasks that strikes fear in my heart and sends my brain to look for anything else to think about. Once I finally get it all out on paper it makes much more sense and I have a sense of clarity, even if it is a fleeting sense!
So let's jump in before I decide this is a bad idea!
Many people and goal setting tools tell you start big, think of your life in 10 years. What do you want your life to look like? Where are you? Who is with you? What do you spend your time doing?
No matter what your goals are there are some easy guidelines to follow:
- Use the present tense, this is all happening NOW
- Be quantifiable and specific. The more details the easier it is to break your big goal down into smaller, easier to manage goals. If you can't measure your goals it's not a goal.
- Always pick a by-when date. Set an end time, this keeps you accountable.
- Be affirmative and concise. Focus on the end result. Instead of I avoid running use I am a runner.
I will share my January-March goals with you:
January: I complete a month long clean eating program, ingesting zero processed foods.
February: I log 10,000 steps everyday on my Fitbit
March: I cook a Sunday dinner for my friends and family every week.
Another tool I have found to be really helpful is a vision board. I really like this mostly cause I get to use my crafty side. Find pictures and words that relate to and motivate you to attain your 1, 5 and 10 year goals. I hang my board in my bedroom so that I see it daily and it is a constant reminder. I attach a sticky note with my monthly goal to keep myself accountable there too.
Writing down your goals is always a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to March by the way! :)