Oh, she’s a goal digger
Goals form a fundamental part of a success story. I am a firm believer in goals. Goals need to specific, clear and well defined.
It is very important for goals to be reachable and to be set as small attainable goals.
Goal Examples
1. Lose 30 kilogram
I would start by choosing a reasonable figure, such as 1 kilogram. I would then choose a time frame, such as two weeks. That would be my goal.
Lose 1 kilogram every two weeks.
2. Run a marathon
Start off by assessing my current running situation. The furthest I have run to date is a 5 km parkrun. Therefore I would be realistic and aim for a 10 km and then a 21 km.
Once I have run the 21 km, I would re asses and then work towards the 42 km.
Here are some tips:
- Make your goals measurable
- Break the main goal into smaller goals
- Don’t be afraid to recalculate your goals
- Don’t let outsiders affect your goals
*Your goals belong to you, not to those judging you
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The Sue Scenario
Me: “Sue, what’s your goal for 2019?”
Sue: “I want to be a better person and live a healthier life”
Me: “Ok great, how do you intend to achieve this?”
Sue while scratching her head: “mmmmm Fuck…..”
The problem with this goal is that it is such a massive goal that Sue could very well lose her way while trying to achieve greatness in 2019. Sue has nothing to measure her small successes and achievements with, because she didn’t set up smaller goals within the greater goal.
Me: “Sue, you need to set 5 small achievable targets that you can work towards that will help make you a better person.”
Sue: “Ah ok, I get it now.”
Me: “Sue, what are your smaller goals within the great goal?”
Sues 5 smaller goals
1. Instead of getting absolutely hammered every weekend of the month, aim for only getting hammered once a month
2. Stop giving out hand jobs to strangers. The only person who gets hand jobs is hubby.
3. Stop trowing eggs at the prostitutes.
4. Instead of walking to the pub, walk to the park. Try do this 3 times a week
5. Try saying please and thank you instead of fuck you.
Small reachable targets are vital
Don’t let anyone stand in your way of reaching these goals
Don’t make your goals to easy, but also don’t make them ridiculously out of reach
Ask for help if need be
I would love to hear from you what has worked for you and what hasn’t worked for you when it comes to targets and goal setting….
It’s really true that you need to cut down your goals into smaller bits. I used to set my new year resolution every year with ‘I want to Lose weight’…. Guess what? It didn’t happen… Funny that!
I broke it down by setting a goal of running park run every weekend, increased that to adding a 10k race once a month if I could. I then started to running 3 times a week with a club. Lo and behold…. I lost weight, but I found a hobby that I enjoyed so much that I didn’t realise I was doing it.
I still believe in New Year Resolutions, even more so now! I know a lot of people think they’re a load, but there’s nothing better than convincing yourself you’re making a fresh start… Ignorance is bliss and everything.
I agree 100 %. It’s so important to find out what works and how the process works, and then set targets from there!
YES! I still love New Year Resolutions too and started breaking out the goals into three month chunks this year and I’ve never seen better results both physically and mentally.
Yes! About breaking down your goals. When I am preparing for a big race I set goal A, B, and C. Goal A is the time I want to finish in. Then goal B is the time I still wouldnt be upset if I finished in, and so on for forth. It helps me keep my eyes on the prize, but not get too disappointed if all doesn’t go as planned.
Exactly, I feel thats the best way of doing it!
I set a goal to run 1000 miles in 2018. Probably to big but I really set the goal of 20/week. That was the real goal. I joined a FB group, started tracking and having some accountability helped. I put it out there and got after it. Not like sue 😉
Exactly, it is all about chasing after what you want and working extra hard to get it.