Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Goal Setting 101



Everyone can set goals... but not everyone actually follows through and achieves them. Sad but true. If you're having trouble staying focused, try to remember the advice below, and get yourself back on track.

Have a game plan: To succeed in reaching your goals, you need to create a map, to help you get to your destination. Pick a few things you want to achieve and make a plan of action. No plan usually means no direction.

Try to stay focused, and avoid distractions that pull you away from the path leading to your goals. Finding an extra hour in the day can sometimes seem impossible... but to achieve your goals, you need to make sacrifices. Carve out time to work on yourself... your body will thank you.

Get your friends and family on board! Support is huge in reaching goals! Yes, you're amazing but even amazing people need support!  If you're out of your comfort zone you're going to need to be pushed! We all need like-minded, goal oriented people to remind us to keep it moving!

K.I.S.S!  
Over complex goals or goals that are too lofty are poison to your motivated spirit! Create goals that you can work towards, and achieve. Achieving your goals will give you a confidence boost, and all you to achieve even bigger goals! Be realistic and let your ego go, or you may find yourself in No Man's Land... where no one grows, and everyone is complacent.

Keep your thinking positive: Even if you're off track in reaching your goals, STAY POSITIVE. We all know how easy it is to give up, give in, and get down on yourself. If you need encouragement, or constructive criticism; ask for it!  Now you have your plan, you've got your team... use them!

You would never build a house without a blueprint... so don't work on your fitness without a plan of attack. Map it out, write it down, tell someone, talk it out! Know your numbers, and what you are shooting to accomplish next! If you need help coming up with some realistic but challenging goals: JUST ASK!

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