In order to experience goal setting, I want you to think about a goal that you could set yourself, something you want to achieve in your life. Look at all the areas: Health, Relationships, Family, Money, etc. Lets take Weight Management for example:
So why do we use the SMART GOAL?
The CONSCIOUS MIND
The UNCONSCIOUS MIND
We need to program the unconscious mind in a positive way!
Goal setting - defines a destination
The Journey - defines the route
Being outcome focused is moving from a Present State (where you are now Stuck) to aDesired State (Outcome goal WHERE YOU WANT TO BE) and along the way there is a process called the Journey which will guide you and give you feedback.
Is your Goal:-
S - specific
M - measurable
A - as if it is NOW
R - realistic
T - towards & time specific
SPECIFIC - Goals need to be clearly defined and focused on specific behaviours - not vague
Q. Which of these goals are Specific goals and which are NOT?
A. Walking to work, using the stairs, reducing the number of chocolate bars to 2 per week
B. Doing more exercise, being more healthy, eating less
Answer = A
Why? B is not measurable.
MEASURABLE - You must be able to judge whether you have achieved your goal or not
Q. Which are measurable goals and which are NOT?
A. Going for a walk, eating fewer crisps and chocolates per week
B. Walking for 30mins twice a week, eating only 2 chocolate bars instead of 7 per week
Answer = B
Why?
B can be easily monitored whilst A is wholly.
ACHIEVABLE - Are the goals realistic i.e. possible to achieve? Be careful of being over-enthusiastic - not achieving goals can seriously harm motivation and self-esteem.
Q. Which are Achievable goals and which are NOT?
A. Eating 2 chocolate bars rather than 7 per week; walking for 30 mins twice per week
B. Never eating crisps again; going to the gym 5 times per week.
Answer = A
Why?
Habits need to be reinforced over time. If they are realistic and achievable you will achieve them.
Failing to reach your goals that are set too high, will tend to lead to feelings of failure if not achieved.
RELEVANT - Is the goal relevant to what you want to achieve
Q. Which are relevant goals and which are NOT?
A. Choosing not to eat chocolate bars but you only eat them about twice a month normally
B. Choosing to walk twice per week, as you already walk once per week
Answer = B
Why?
Choosing to increase the levels of something you already do and enjoy will mean your goal is more likely to fit into your current lifestyle = more achievable.
Can be more helpful to increase something you already do than adopt a new behaviour.
Goal must make a difference to what you are trying to achieve - e.g. if you don't eat choc often, then cutting out will not reduce weight. If eat lots of fruit and veg then setting 5 per day target not going to improve health.
TIME-LIMITED - Everyone needs deadlines. Make sure you give yourself a time limit to achieve your goal.
Q. Which are time-related goals and which are NOT?
A. Increasing my cycling to twice a week
B. Going swimming more often
Answer = A
Why?
Setting goals on a weekly time frame is an easier concept than the thought of practicing a new behaviour over a longer period.
HARD WORK DESERVES A REWARD
Why use rewards?
Gives you a reason to change your behaviour - more likely to stick to goal if you reward yourself at the end.
How do rewards work?
If you are working towards achieving a Goal and you know at the end of it you will feel healthier, look slimmer and be able to wear that little 'Black dress", you are more likely to work harder to achieve your goals.
REMEMBER food is not a reward, there are lots of other ways of rewarding yourself!
Colonic Hydrotherapy - will help to clear your bowels of those unwanted toxins and as part of a weight management program - email: Jo@serenityflow.co.uk for more information
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