“If a man knows not what harbor he seeks,
any wind is the right wind. ”
-Seneca
At the beginning of the year, I asked many of my clients to submit 3 wellness goals for 2010. Lots of people have goals in their lives, but do they achieve them? Many people intend to set goals but never get around to doing it. Or, their goals are fuzzy and ill-defined, making it practically impossible to reach them. Follow these steps to reach your goals in 2010 and beyond:
Be SMART
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SMART is a great acronym to use when developing your yearly goals:
S = “Specific” Most of my clients say weight loss is one of their goals. But “weight loss” is an enormous category. What kind of weight loss do you want to achieve? Do you want to lose 5 pounds? 5% body fat? Pick a more specific target.
M = “Measurable” Pick a goal that you can measure. If you can’t measure it how are you going to achieve it? For example – I want to lose 20 lbs is an easily measurable number.
A = “Attainable” Make sure you pick something you are capable of achieving in your current state and with your current resources. If you decide running a marathon is your goal – do you have the time necessary to train for it? Choosing an attainable goal will ensure you do not get discouraged along the way.
R = “Realistic & Relevant” Choose goals that are realistic, again attainable, and relevant to your life. Don’t choose a marathon if you absolutely hate running and have no desire to do it. Running isn’t relevant to your life. However, if you really enjoy cycling and you want to be able to cycle with your significant other, maybe your goal should be to complete a local cycling race instead.
T = “Time-Sensitive” Don’t just say “My goal is to lose 20lbs.” Put a deadline on it! How much time do you want to give yourself to lose 20lbs? Most experts agree that 1-2 lbs per week is a safe weight loss goal. Calculate the time frame and adjust your goal to say “I want to lose 20lbs in 15 weeks.” Placing a deadline on your goals will help you continually move forward and avoid stagnation.
http://www.topachievement.com/smart.html
Develop a Road Map ~ When I asked my clients to submit 3 goals to me, I also asked them to then list 3 more specific strategies for achieving each of those goals. Breaking larger goals into smaller tasks will make them feel less overwhelming and will give you a method for reaching success.
Put Pen to Paper ~ Finally, write them down! Goals are easily swept under the rug if they are not visible. The first step is to actually get them on paper. Once you write them down. Post them where you see them on a regular basis so they stay fresh in your mind. And review your goals weekly, monthly or even daily to ensure you are on the right track. I practice these methods myself. I have very specific goals for my life and my own business. At the beginning of the year, I write down my goals for the next year as well as the next 3 and five. I then develop more specific goals for each quarter to help me reach my larger, more lofty ambitions. I then review them weekly to make sure I stay on track and don’t lose sight of the things I want to accomplish.
So take a few minutes to choose your SMART goals for 2010 and use the strategies suggested to help move you along the way. Good luck!
Erica
April 12th, 2010 at 11:18 am
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August 31st, 2010 at 9:07 pm
[...] I think the first step to commitment is goal setting. Write it down! Get your ideas out in the open for everyone to see! That will help you be committed. I wrote a blog on SMAART Goal Setting awhile ago. Re-read it to help get you on the right track. http://drivenfitnessnow.com/blog/?p=317 [...]