This morning, we wake up to a brand new year that is full of possibility. Some of you might have already set a new years resolution, but it can be difficult to keep track of how well you stick to your resolution over the course of the year.
We are here to help!
We love setting goals, and do so for every month, quarter and year. And we do this not only as a business, but in our personal lives as well. Having one big goal can be overwhelming, because sometimes you don’t know how to get there.
So here is how we set our goals:
A lot of people want to lose weight as their new years goal. But how do you do that? What steps are you going to take to get there? Getting a gym membership is great, but only if you use it.
Tip #1: Be realistic with your goal
If you are trying to lose weight, what are you going to try and do that month to see those numbers change? Here’s an example:
One month goal: “I will pack a healthy lunch every day this month, and will go to the gym three times a week.”Â
This goal is something that is measurable, and if you’re a visual person, a great way to track your goals and weight loss is through something like a bullet journal.
While focusing on your one month goals,you are developing the skills and discipline that you’ll need for bigger goals.
Tip #2: Set rewards for yourself for each milestone you pass on your way to your goal
We like to break our goals down into one month, three month, six month, and one year. If you’re looking more at the bigger picture, you can have six month, one year, three year, and five year goals, but for a new years resolution smaller number make the most sense.
Three month goal: I will run my first 10 k.Â
This is a great goal to set, because it has an actual way that you can measure it. Saying you “want to lose weight” doesn’t have much accountability. Do you mean lose one pound? Five pounds? And what if you’re already at a healthy weight and don’t need the numbers to change? Moving your focus from numbers to health will give you better results, and a happier body.
Tip three: Talk about your goals so that other people can hold you accountable.Â
Six month goal: I will run my first half marathon.
See how these goals build on each other? There is no purpose in making a change if it’s only temporary. Your first goal changes your eating habits, and our next two goals commit you to working out so that you can perform at particular days.
One year goal: I will change my lifestyle and become a healthier person.
And at the end of the year, weigh yourself (if numbers were your goal), or just compare how you feel not to how you felt then. Changing your lifestyle is a big goal, but instead of focusing on the end result, the way to create sustainable change is to focus on smaller goals.