How To Set GOALS

Setting GOALS within a timeframe & having them be SMART is the best way to get to where you want to go.....Not having SMART GOALS contributes to failure as much as not planning your meals/workouts.  So get a head start on the next six weeks and get on those G O A L S .... April 6th - May 17th 2015 Spring Clean Your Habits 6 Week Challenge

GOALS

There are three key reasons to transform large goals into smaller, more realistic goals: 

1. Overly general or unrealistic goals demotivate and overwhelm people.
2. Small goals direct energy to manageable actions and tasks.
3. Transforming larger aspirations into a series of smaller goals provides a clearer picture, or roadmap, for success.

You can achieve this by examining past experiences and obstacles and where you presently are and where you would like to go, and then establishing SMART Goals: Specific MeasureableAttainable Relevant and Time-bound.

SMART Goals are beneficial because:

1. They provide clarity and direction on a daily basis.
2. They motivate during the process of change.
3. They help reduce relapse and enhance program adherence.

Specific: Goals must be clear and unambiguous, stating specifically what should be accomplished.

Measurable: Goals must be measurable so that you can see whether you are making progress. Examples of measurable goals include performing a given workout two times a week or losing 5 pounds.

Attainable: Goals should be realistically attainable by the individual. The achievement of attaining a goal reinforces commitment to the program and encourages you to continue.

Relevant: Goals must be relevant to the particular interest, needs, and abilities of the individual.

Time-bound: Goals must contain estimated timelines for completion. You shouldevaluate regularly to monitor progress toward goals.