Write your goals and decide exactly what it is that you want. Sounds simple, doesn't it? But so many of us don't.
Writing, reading and speaking your goals out aloud is many times more effective than telling yourself something in your head. But before you go ahead and make a goal, there are questions you need to ask yourself.
Is it what I really want?
Does it counteract any other goals I have?
Does this decision/action take me closer to or further from my goal?
Write your goals as a positive affirmation and in detail. Make them realistic and achieveable, but aim high. Visualise the completed goal; what does it look like, or feel like, can you see it clearly in your mind? Read your goal each night and each morning, and feel the end result.
Use positive self talk and don't freely share your goal with friends or family; negative attitudes may see your positive self talk replaced with doubt and uncertainty.
Use 'W' words to define your goal - who, what, when, where, why. Review and re-evaluate.
An easy way to define and refine your goals is to use the S.M.A.R.T. technique.
Specific.
Write your goals and be specific! It is not enough to just say, "I want to get fit." A specific goal would be, "I will subscribe to 5 Minute Fitness today and do the workouts at least 4 times a week."
Measurable.
What criteria have you used to measure your success? How will you know when you've been successful?
Attainable.
Once you've set a goal, you can then develop the steps and time frames to ensure you reach your desired end result. When you know for certain what your goal is and it's important enough to you, you'll start to find opportunities to bring you closer.
Realistic.
You need to be willing to work on your goals, but they also must be attainable. Set your goals high (a low-set goal will provide low motivation, so challenge yourself) and make sure you can see real progress with each goal reached.
Time frame.
Every goal needs a time frame. A goal without a time frame is a dream and with it comes no sense of urgency. 'T' can also stand for 'tangible'; will you taste it, touch it, smell it, feel it, hear it when it's done?
What are your health or fitness goals? How far along your journey are you and what more do you need to do to achieve the result you want?
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