Tired of making Excuses? Take this challenge!

Did you know that setting a goal you can’t get out of is the best type of goal you can make for yourself?

Sounds crazy I know, but let me tell you why in one word? 

Accountability!

Here is what I mean. Have you ever set a Big goal or intention where there was nothing else or no one else involved? It was just you and your great vision! You felt invincible, like you could do anything.

Then you had a terrible day!

What happened to your goal or intention? Did you follow through? Did you have the support you needed to keep the vision going? Or did you talk yourself out of it and possibly make excuses as to why you couldn’t or wouldn’t do it?

I am the first to admit that when there is no or support accountability linked to my goals, I tend to try to find excuses for not doing it. 

It’s just the way our brain works; it will choose the easiest possible route, every time.

So you need to make a conscious effort!

I also make sure to set small goals that align with the more challenging ones and celebrate my successes with something meaningful. 

So for example my goal this year is to finish strong in an Olympic triathlon, so I registered for a sprint triathlon in June first then the Olympic in September. I also have regular appointments with a coach that holds me accountable.

For support I let everyone that I care about know about my goals and encourage them to support me. 

The part I enjoy and look forward to most is the celebration!  I make sure to schedule in a massage, an art class or something I love to do to celebrate every month

We as humans need support and with support comes accountability.

So why am I telling you all of this?

My wish for you is for 2016 to be different and it’s not too late to start. 
I encourage you to stop putting it off, stop making excuses and start this week!
 
Ready for a challenge? 

It's simple:

Set a s.m.a.r.t goal and complete it!
(specific.mesurable.attainable.timely)

Then do it again next week and the weeks after that consistently.

It has to be something specific that is realistic with your busy schedule and that you are committed to doing. No matter how big or small.
Remember, it’s the small steps that you do every day that get you to your goals & vision!

Try this:
For example you want to lose 5 lbs, and you know that by adding movement and eating better it will get you there. So don’t focus on the 5 lbs, focus on the steps that will get you there.

So your goal would look something like this:

What: My main goal this month is to lose 5 lbs. in order to do that I will: do yoga one time this week, drink a veggie smoothie for breakfast and eat a delicious salad for dinner one day this week

When: I will attended the Tuesday 9am morning yoga class, drink my veggie smoothie on Wednesday morning before work and eat salad for dinner on Thursday evening.

How: 3 Steps I need to achieve these goals are:

1. Sign up for the yoga class
2. Schedule care for the kids
3. Grocery shop on Sunday for ingredients for my smoothie and salad.

Problems? Be sure to prepare for problems and the unknown. Have options waiting that will help you stay consistent when the unexpected happens.
 
Now it’s your turn. Try it and see how pleasantly surprised you will be when you reach your intentions and goals because are held accountable. 


You got this!

Much Love, Nancy

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*(Your name here)* 2016 GOAL CRUSHING PLAN

My Main goal this month is_______________ because I want to _________________.

In order to reach my main goal, my goals this week are _____________and __________and__________!

I will do these on______________ and _______________ and ____________and ___________________

The 3 Steps I need to take to achieve these goals are:
1.___________________________________
2.___________________________________
3.___________________________________
 
 
The people I will ask for support are:

_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
 
 
When I reach my goals I will celebrate my successes by:

________________________________

________________________________


I will prepare for the unexpected by doing_______________________________________.

I will be heard, I will be consistent and I will follow through even on the days when I am not feeling my best! I will ask for support because I am strong and I am awesome!

(sign your name here) X________________________________________________

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Need extra support and accountability?? Remember the key to success is having someone there to support  you and  hold you accountable!

I would love to speak with you privately about your great vision and how I can help you get to where you want to be!

Join me in a complimentary 50 minute phone coaching session where we can talk about what you want most out of your life, but find you couldn't achieve it alone.

Here is what I have to offer you!

I look forward to hearing from you!
To your good health,
Nancy

The hardest thing you will ever do. And it’s not setting goals!

How are your follow through and commitment?

Do you have a hard time following through or being consistent in what you do? 

I’m not just talking about goals but day to day things like being excited about showing up to something that you thought was a good idea at the time. 

Basically any commitment you made to someone (that includes yourself) when you said “YES, I will _________!

I have to be honest in my personal and in my business life these two have been one of the hardest actions for me to take. Why? Because plain and simple: I don’t feel like it or something better came up.

So how do you deal with being consistent and following through on something you committed to?

Here are 4 things to think about that have really helped me:

  Before you commit, make sure it’s something you want to commit to. How many times have you said “yes” when you were really thinking “No”. If no is difficult then say “Let me think about it” and get back to them when you have had time to think.

Get excited again! Why did you say yes in the first place? Was it something that you knew would be exciting or bring something different to your lifestyle? Remind yourself why you were excited to do it in the first place and keep the momentum going.

  Feel the Fear and do it anyway. Some commitments are scary and when we stop to really think about it, it’s not something we really want to do. So ask yourself: Will this help me grow? Will it stretch me and take me to a place where I want to be in my life? If the answer is “yes” Feel the fear and do it anyway! Sometimes commitments to others and especially yourself can be uncomfortable but being uncomfortable brings a huge amount of growth.
 
 Think of how you will feel afterward. You thought about it and committed, now think about the benefits of it when you’ done. Maybe it’s to reconnect with a friend or get a good workout in, whatever it may be think of the benefits or the incentives!
 
Get clear on what needs to be done & schedule it. I use to be the type of person that said “Yes” to everything even before looking at my schedule. I felt that saying no meant I was letting that person down. What I didn’t realize was that I becoming someone they couldn’t depend on when I had to call to cancel. I also realized that I was causing a lot more stress than I needed in my life.  Whether it’s a commitment to yourself or to someone else make sure you have time, are clear on your priorities and set a reminder in your schedule.

Do you have a trick or tip to being consistent and follow through? 

I would love to hear about it? Just leave me a comment. I read every one of them!

Do you need a positive influence in your life that holds you accountable and helps you get what you want most? 

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