Setting goals is and can feel like an exciting fresh start, but sticking with those goals can be tricky. Think back. Have you ever fallen short of meeting a goal you’ve set? This is not surprising and it’s nothing to be ashamed of, either. We’ve all abandoned a goal at one point (or maybe several points) in time. Life has a habit of getting in the way, doesn’t it?  That’s why we’ve developed…”

But have you every found it difficult to follow through with those goals? Life has a habit of getting in the way, doesn’t it? That’s why we’ve developed some quick tips to help you stick to your guns even when life throws a wrench in your plans. Think of this as your foolproof guide to making things happen!

Tips to Follow through with Goal Setting

• Choose attainable, small goals to start

We tend to feel so fired up by our new ambition that we want to hit the ground running. But I caution you to ignore that urge! This is going to be a transition for you, so make it smooth by setting your sights first on slightly easier goals. If you haven’t exercised in months, it would not make sense to aim to run two miles each day for a week. Try instead to shoot for 20 minutes of walking daily. You’ll graduate to the next step soon enough with a huge boost of confidence (since you nailed your first set of goals!) when you’re ready for something new.

• Make sure in some way, whether qualitatively or quantitatively, you can track your progress. This way you can celebrate each step of the way! You can use old fashioned paper or a snazzy new app.  We can always recommend a new useful app for you to try. Currently we like Recovery Record and My Fitness Pal.
  

  Keep a journal to track your progress.

• Include friends and family

  • in the planning of your goals, they will keep you accountable and push you to do your best.

    

    Cook with friends and family for added support.

• Stay positive,

  • you might need to try different strategies before you reach your goals.
    

    Positivity helps you reach your goals.

• It may be cliché but slow and steady wins the race,

  • don’t rush your progress or you will not end up with the desired results.
    

    Slow and Steady wins the race.

• Ignore the naysayers,

  • not everyone is going to be your biggest supporter, so you need to lookout for yourself. Stick with those that bring positive energy to your life.
    

    Affirmations help you be successful.

• Conquer your fears,

  • especially the ones that are getting in your way

• Schedule

  • If you feel like you don’t have time, make some; if you don’t put in time and energy nothing will get accomplished. Clear out certain dates and times in your schedule that are designated to help you reach your goal.

• Reminders

  • Leave yourself reminders around your room or office of why you want to achieve your goals. Put stickies on your refrigerator to help you stay focused. Sometimes it can be hard to remember why you’re trying but personal reminders will give you that extra push.
    

    Reminders help you stay focused.

    FUN

• Have fun with it, it’s important to not be too hard on yourself and enjoy the time you spend working toward your future goals.
  

  Have fun with it!

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