Goal Setting Toolbox

Do you believe in setting goals when it comes to health and fitness? Goal setting may seem easy to some people and extremely daunting to others. One thing I like to keep in mind is that not a single person in this world is perfect, no matter how hard they strive to be. its just not human nature. Therefore when setting  goals it is important to follow the S.M.A.R.T. tool. Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. If you keep these 5 steps in mind, you can set goals that will be reached! My first endurance event was the Kona Marathon in 2006. I was limited in skills but determined to reach my goal at any cost. Although I made it to the end and almost crawled across the finish-line, I knew there had to be a better way! I would like to share some steps and tools to better help those newbies or oldies that have lost track of the steadfast way, toward the completion of your goal! If you have never set a health or fitness goal before, get started today to enhance your life and overall wellness! I have a few sources for this information but the Health Education text used for my elementary and secondary students is one of my favorites! Follow these steps and see what happens:

• Start with S.M.A.R.T.!
• Create your long term goal that is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound
• Short term to reach long term
• Create several short term time-bound goals to gradually get you toward the long term goal
• Assess your situation
• Journal about the progress by asking how you are emotionally, physically, socially, etc....
• Make a plan
• Create your specific plan that includes resources, support, obstacles, and the duration to reach your goal!
• Evaluate your progress
• When the time is up, reflect on the journey and whether you completed the goal or not? Why or why not and what would you do differently the next time?

Go Get Your Goals! Live your Life one Goal at a Time!!