It doesn't matter whether your goals are for better health, work related, based around family, or anything else, if you don't set them correctly in the first place then they almost certainly will drop out of sight, out of mind and never be accomplished.
But, if your goals really are important to you, then take the time to plan them properly by running them through the S.M.A.R.T filters.
S - Specific. Don't just say you want to lose weight. You could lose 1 pound today and you've technically been successful as you lost weight. Write down exactly how much you plan to use. You can have the world's greatest GPS navigation system in your car but if you don't have a clear destination to enter in then you'll never get there. So think about what exactly do you want to accomplish and why?
M - Measurable. If we can't measure it we can't track it or monitor it.
A - Achievable. Can you realistically achieve this goal? If you're currently not exercising at all and you want to improve your health don't make the goal of 7 workouts a week. Start with 3 sessions a week. Then once you build your habit you can expand from that. Sometimes we shoot so high with our goals that it's impossible to reach and then we feel like a failure and thus stop setting goals altogether!
R - Relevant. This is all about why. Why do you want to achieve that specific goal? Because a well set goal should push us to have to stretch, and grow, and make touch choices, and take discipline. None of those things are easy, so if the goal isn't important we will simply give up at the first sign of a challenge. But if you're suffering major health issues and you desperately want to be around to enjoy your grandchildren's lives, then it's much easier to take those hard steps towards regaining your health again!
T - Time-Bound. What is the time frame for accomplishing the goal? As humans we are a funny creature - the closer a deadline gets, the more action we tend to take. So without the pressure of a timeline to achieve your goals, the whirlwind of life will take over and your goal will get swept away and quickly forgotten.
Bonus piece - share your goals with someone who will keep you accountable!
So what are your goals for 2021? Do you want to improve your health, or change some money habits? Do you have some major career goals, or will 2021 be more about you and improving your mental state? Do you need to change the type of people you're spending your time with, or do you need to reconnect more to your spirit or religion?
We'd love to hear what amazing goals you have set for 2021!
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