Even though it is October and it seems like the year is winding down but
that doesn't mean your goal setting has to wait until January. There is
no rule that says you can't set a goal right now. In fact, setting a
goal might help you stay on track during the upcoming holiday season.
I'm a fan of setting a small but achievable goals every season. For
example, my goal this fall is to get certified in a new fitness
modality. I took the first step by registering for the certification. It
may not seem like a big goal but it is attainable. A lot of people go
about goal setting the wrong way. Instead of making short term
intentions, most people Goal Binge. A lot of people make their goals as
long as a Child's list to Santa. Goal setting is not a bucket list.
Everything that you want to change about you should not be on your list.
It should be statements of short term intentions. Like 1 or 2 things. For example: I will run 2 miles in the next 4 months or I will take a fitness
class 3 times a week. My question to is this, Has anyone experienced
goal binging and what was the result?
This brings me to another point about goal setting. Be sure you aren't
setting VAGUE GOALS. Our goals need to be measurable in some way. Saying
"I want to lose 10 pounds" sounds good but there is nothing about that
statement that lets you measure your progress. Instead make your goals
more specific, like: "I will eat out 2 less times this week, I will
workout 1 more time this week, I will make healthier choices the next
week, I will keep a food and workout journal."
How does this relate to you? Any experience with this? You don't have to
answer out loud. These are just questions to ask yourself.
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