Goal Setting and Goal Getting in 2011
Posted under: I hope you are well. If you live in Devon and Cornwall, your feet are probably covered in snow right now, but here’s something to warm your mind up if not your feet, well initially anyway. Here is an article that I have written for a local paper this week.
Maybe this article is 2 weeks too early, or is it?! It’s not! The trouble is, far too many people wait until Dec 31st or the first week in January to start taking action. What is wrong with this you may ask?
Well, by the time January comes around and we have all had a great time over Christmas, many people will rush into the garage grab their trainers and the dusty dumbbells might even get dragged out as well! Unfortunately many of us will give very little or no thought about what we are doing, or why we are doing it.
I am going to give you a few top tips on how to set your goals so you can start ‘getting’ them in 2011.
The dictionary definition of a goal is a projected state of affairs that a person plans or intends to achieve. So, goal setting is the process by which you break down your goal into manageable parts and you identify how you will achieve it and how long it will take. Here’s what you need to do.
You need to plan out what you want to achieve and give it a specific time frame. But there’s a more accurate way to summarise it. You need to use the SMART acronym. You need to be Specific in terms of your goal, put numbers to your goals. Make the specific thing be more than just a weight goal. How about a jean size or a particular piece of clothing, or praise from a partner or colleague? The goals need to be Measurable, set specific sizes and make them Attainable and Realistic, so that you don’t set yourself up for failure. It is essential to make them Time framed, i.e. a size 14 by February 1st , a size 12 by March 1st , a size 10 by April 1st . Try to set goals for what you want and not what you think you can get! Think big….but remember that perfection is not achievable, but, excellence is to surpass or go beyond where you are today. So when you are thinking about what you want to do, aim for excellence!
I try to encourage my clients to focus on the process goals, these are goals that will get them to their outcome or end goals. This may be concentrating on giving 100% in their training sessions, having the right mindset when they are training, eating right and following their nutritional plan 100%. I find that when I write down what I want to achieve, I am far more accountable. Tell someone what your goal is, tell as many people as possible what your goals are. Be accountable to something or someone! So when January comes you will be goal getting not just goal setting.
Just a quick reminder that if you want to know how to get the body of your dreams in 2011, I am holding a FREE Seminar, ‘ The REAL Truth About Fat Loss’ on January 11th , starting at 6:30pm. I will be revealing my top tips and providing you with the tools you need to reach your goals in 2011. Please email me at info@fa-fitness.co.ukThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your place, I have 36 left.
I will also be giving you information on how you can get my help throughout 2011 to be in the best shape you have ever been in. I will be revealing details of North Cornwall’s first fitness camp using my BLAST Training Systems TM . Head over to blastfitnesscamps.co.uk if you want a sneak preview and subscribe for more information at fa-fitness.co.uk on the top right ‘BLAST FITNESS CAMP INFO’.
Have a great Christmas; it has been my pleasure to give you a little insight into what is needed to live a healthier and more functional lifestyle. See you in January.
Matt
P.s. Cut this out and stick it to your fridge!
Eat well, Train Well, Live Well!
Matt
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