You have defined an area of your life that requires improvement. The most effective way to do this is by setting and achieving a goal. There are several steps that need to be taken in order to accomplish this. Let's explore how we can get from an idea on paper to actual life altering changes.
First, set your goal. Define what it is that you want. Be very specific about it. Simply stating "…I want to lose weight…" will not work. That is actually an objective and not a goal. Your goal statement must have two parts. The first part should be as detailed and specific as possible, something like "… I will lose 30 pounds by May 12 …" You have clearly defined what you are going to accomplish. When setting and achieving a goal this task is paramount to your success. The second part of your goal statement should be how you are going to accomplish this task. Now, your goal should be something like "… I will lose 30 pounds by May 12. I will accomplish this by eating a healthy diet and exercising …" That is a clearly defined goal and a way to achieve it. You will have an excellent chance of success if the goal is clearly defined as a mission statement.
The next step in setting and achieving a goal is to make sure that the goal statement you've just developed is realistic and that it fits in with your beliefs and lifestyle. Using the above example, if May 12 is only seven days away, it is unrealistic that you can lose 30 pounds in the given time frame. However, if May 12 is six months away then your goal is more attainable. After being sure that you have a realistic goal, you need to have "mini-goals" or tasks that will help you be successful. Maybe in this example you will make an appointment with a nutritionist or dietitian to develop healthy meal plans for you. That would be a wonderful "mini-goal." It is easy and very attainable. Keep your mini-goals very simple. They are there to help you succeed.
When you are in the process of setting and achieving a goal, the final step is success! Sweet success! You did it because you had a well thought out goal and a definitive plan of action. All of the mini-goals allowed you to keep on track and become successful! I'll bet you didn't realize what a boost to your self esteem this would be.
First, set your goal. Define what it is that you want. Be very specific about it. Simply stating "…I want to lose weight…" will not work. That is actually an objective and not a goal. Your goal statement must have two parts. The first part should be as detailed and specific as possible, something like "… I will lose 30 pounds by May 12 …" You have clearly defined what you are going to accomplish. When setting and achieving a goal this task is paramount to your success. The second part of your goal statement should be how you are going to accomplish this task. Now, your goal should be something like "… I will lose 30 pounds by May 12. I will accomplish this by eating a healthy diet and exercising …" That is a clearly defined goal and a way to achieve it. You will have an excellent chance of success if the goal is clearly defined as a mission statement.
The next step in setting and achieving a goal is to make sure that the goal statement you've just developed is realistic and that it fits in with your beliefs and lifestyle. Using the above example, if May 12 is only seven days away, it is unrealistic that you can lose 30 pounds in the given time frame. However, if May 12 is six months away then your goal is more attainable. After being sure that you have a realistic goal, you need to have "mini-goals" or tasks that will help you be successful. Maybe in this example you will make an appointment with a nutritionist or dietitian to develop healthy meal plans for you. That would be a wonderful "mini-goal." It is easy and very attainable. Keep your mini-goals very simple. They are there to help you succeed.
When you are in the process of setting and achieving a goal, the final step is success! Sweet success! You did it because you had a well thought out goal and a definitive plan of action. All of the mini-goals allowed you to keep on track and become successful! I'll bet you didn't realize what a boost to your self esteem this would be.
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