goal-settingSet a Goal

While January is when we typically discuss goal setting, there is no wrong time to set goals. I want to help you reach your goals this year and every year! Did you know that many people aren’t sure if they met their goals or fail to reach them because they don’t properly set goals? Luckily, it’s not rocket science. If you find yourself setting goals such as, “I want to lose weight” or “I will eat better/healthier” or maybe even “I want to do more yoga”,  you probably feel like you’re always working towards this ‘goal’ but never getting there.

Instead, try setting a goal with an end date. For example, “I will lose 5 lbs by March 1, 2019” or “I will include 5 servings of vegetables in my diet each day by April 30, 2019”. Or even “I will touch my toes by December 31, 2019”. When we put an end date, we know our timeframe. When we include a number, a milestone, or something we can measure, we know if we met our goal or not. If you’re setting goals for the year, take a look to make sure you have an end date. Give it a try “ I will ___ by ____”.

Make an Impact

Now, take a look at these goals and ask yourself how your life would change if you met your goals. I encourage you to write it down. Which goal will you be most proud of when you accomplish it? How will reaching this goal impact other areas of your life? Take time to simply reflect on these items.

Break Down

Once your goals are set and you know how meeting these goals will impact your life, where do we go from here? Take your goals and break them down. For example, if your goal is to lose 12 lbs in 3 months you might choose to focus on your nutrition habits (or exercise). Every two weeks you might pick ONE nutrition habit to focus on such as eating slowly, adding veggies to meals, drinking more water, etc. Notice we didn’t simply say, “I will lose 2 lbs per month,” and call it a day. By breaking your goals down into something you can do, day in and day out, you are much more likely to reach your goal.

Schedule Time

If you’re ready to crush those goals this year, it’s time to pull out those calendars. SCHEDULE time to work on your goals. Depending on your goal, this may be daily or every few days. Be honest with yourself about how much time you really need to commit to your goal. It’s ok to adjust. I like scheduling my biggest priorities for first thing in the morning. This may not be feasible depending on your goal, and that’s ok too. Find a time when you know you will be able to focus on your goal. If 9 am on M, W, F, and 4 pm on T, Th, Sa work best, go with it. Schedule time to commit to your goals and you’re more likely to stick to it!

Track

Once you’ve scheduled time, you may also want to find a way to track your progress (how much weight you can lift, amount of sleep per night, energy levels, etc). By tracking progress, you’ll know whether you are likely to reach your goal or not by the date you set way before that date arrives.

Do you need support in reaching your fitness & nutrition goals? Contact Coach Ashley today!

 

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