Well, here we are. The big C is over and we can finally get back to normal, whatever that may be for you. For many of you that is setting next years goals (personally I do that throughout the year, but everyone is different). If January goal setting is your thing, here are a few tips to help you make the most of it.
1) Buy a diary. Not joking at all about this. I bought a diary/journal to track goals, appointments, fitness - everything! And it has helped me no end. It has helped me to decide which goals are actually important and ones that maybe aren't so important. The one I bought I got on Amazon here. It's handy for tracking specific goals and also helps me reflect on the day, week, month.
2) Keep your goals simple and realistic. It's so easy for us to think we can lose 20 pounds in a month or run a marathon in 4 weeks. Start small, you want to be able to reach your goal.
3) Have long and short term goals. The short term goals need to be attainable, that way you can get to the long term ones. For instance if you need to run 5k before you can run 10k. Or, if it is career goals decide on what steps you want to take before making the jump. Maybe you want to learn a new skill, think about what you need to do, get, or buy first.
4) Don't worry if you don't reach it on the exact day you wanted. Sometimes lift does get in the way. Just don't lose complete focus and get back on track once you realise you've got off it. It's pointless to beat yourself up about it.
5) Get help. If it's a fitness goal or a career goal, seek advice. Personal trainers or a career coach can help you find out what you really want and start you on the path to get there.
In no time at all you'll be planning, working towards and reaching your goals!
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