Goal setting

January 12, 2016

Goal setting

Unrelated to the new year.. I have some goals that were set late last year. I was a supporter on Kickstarter for the Self Journal.

The big three were

Overcome shopping addiction
lose the 10kg (or put it another way lose the 4inches on my waist) I gained in 2015 through my over eating and sugar snacking
Take up art again

I started the journey last Dec with the shopping addiction. I blogged about it here.

My Journals came late last week. Thursday I think. I have been wanting some time to sit down and review my goals for the next 13 weeks.

The packaging was pretty awesome but as you know.. a journal can sit unused and therefore be a waste of money.

Opening it, there is a huge amount of info re goal setting and this is designed to help you with one goal for 13 weeks. This is not a multi goal journal. You can have multi journals but eh,... too hard., the idea here, is to pick one goal and spend the next 13 weeks achieving it.

The pdf called Roadmap has these points to help you set a goal.

What drives you everyday? Why do you get out of bed? (besides putting food on the table)
Before you pass away, what’s one mark you want to leave on the world?
What is one area of your life you want to improve?
What is your long term goal in this area that you would love to get to?
How can this goal be broken down into a step-by-step plan?
What are the barriers to achieving this right now?
What is the next step to achieving this goal?
What is good about this goal - what are the benefits to you?
What qualities or skills do you possess that will help you reach this goal? (don’t be coy)
What resources or assistance will you need to reach your goal?
Where can you find people on the path to a similar goal in the same area?
What are the things that might get in your way as you work toward your goal?
How will you reward yourself when you achieve your goal?
How will you check on your progress and make sure that your plan is working?
Which do you enjoy more: The feeling of achieving the goal, or the process of trying to reach

The Daily rituals PDf has useful pointers.

In the morning:

1. Have a large glass of water with lemon

Not only will this wake your body up by getting your metabolism

going, but it will also rehydrate you after hours of no water. Imagine

not drinking water for the next 8 hours? Feeling thirsty? That’s

essentially what you just did while you were sleeping. Your brain is

75% water. When you’re dehydrated, your brain operates on less fuel

than it needs, which makes you feel lethargic and drained.

If you like the taste, add a few drops of lemon juice in the water. It

aids digestion, boosts the immune system, balances pH levels, clears

skin (due to antioxidants), and even freshens your breath.

2. Exercise or do some physical activity

Get your body moving and the blood flowing, whether it’s going for

a run, a mini-workout, or walking your dog, it will get you primed for

the day. Doing some physical activity daily will make you stronger and

healthier, and it will improve your endurance.

3. Meditate & Clear your mind

Meditation is about maintaining your focus on a single thing (such

as breathing or sounds) and blocking out distractions. While some

people meditate for hours a day, it may not be possible or beneficial

to your schedule; so, start with a few minutes in the morning. It will

make a difference. 5 minutes of meditation can help your focus,

productivity, and stress levels for the rest of the day.

New to meditation?

4. Get in a Positive Mindset

Priming your mind for positivity in the morning will make a massive

difference in your day.

Whether it’s showing gratitude by writing out 3 things you’re thankful

for or saying a simple positive affirmation such as, “I will have a great

day and achieve everything I plan today,” you will be setting a tone

that will stick.

5. Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Your productivity is determined by the fuel you give your brain

therefore the food you eat can affect your entire day. Therefore the

biggest “productivity hack” is fuelling your body with the best food for

the day to keep you energized and nourished.

Choose a protein rich breakfast such as eggs, a protein smoothie or

shake or some Greek yogurt with some berries and nuts or seeds.

Protein is important to jump start the neurotransmitters in the brain

that enhance mental function.

6. Read and/or Write out Your Goals

Life gets busy and hectic as things come up during our day that we

weren’t expecting. Whether they are big or small, we all have things

that we want to accomplish. Each morning, you should be reciting or

writing (preferably both) your goals for the day. This way, your goals

will stay on top of your mind, and your brain will align your actions to

them.

7. Take 10 Minutes to Plan Your Day

Most people live in a reactive mode rather than a proactive mode.

By simply taking a few minutes each day to plan what you would like

to happen, you will be ahead of 95% of everyone else. Take some

private time to consider what you wish to achieve today, and set an

intention.

8. Set Your Most Important Tasks (MITs)

After reviewing your goals in Step 5, you should pick the 3 tasks that

will have the biggest long-term impact on your life.

Write these 3 things down on a piece of paper (maybe 1 per sticky

note) and place it somewhere you’ll see it throughout the day. Make

sure these 3 things are actually realistic to get done and not just

hopeful wishes.

If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first

thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat

two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.

~ MARK TWAIN ~

9. Eat the Frog

Your willpower is strongest first thing in the morning so this is the

best time to take advantage of it and do your hardest task, your “frog”

first. By accomplishing your hardest task first you’re more likely to

complete it and also set yourself up for a successful day as the rest of

your tasks will be easier.

Sleep

SO what did I choose to be my Self Journal goal. Weight/Waist. OK I am a body positive blogger. I love the community I have met but I am also OK with myself wanted to be the best me I can be. I know I am an in-betweenie being a size 16/18 but I would prefer 16 to be frank.I was healthier and slept better at 10kg lighter. I have trouble with my knees, feet and hips as my weight climbs. Hell atm in flats my feet ache just walking.
I chose my health. No matter what that brings. I aim going to beat my health issues this year (where possible)

Here is my journal. SO far.