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:
- Sign up for the yoga class
- Schedule care for the kids
- Grocery shop on Sunday for ingredients for my smoothie and salad.
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
*(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________________________________________________
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
