The S.M.A.R.T method of goal setting brings us to step 4 of successful goal setting.
SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ATTAINABLE AND NOW, REALISTIC.
This is not a synonym for “easy.” Realistic, in this case, means “do-able.” It means that the learning curve is not a vertical slope; that the skills needed to do the work are available; that the project fits with the overall strategy and goals of the individual. A realistic project may push the skills and knowledge of the person working on it but it shouldn’t break them.
Devise a plan or a way of getting there which makes the goal realistic. The goal needs to be realistic for you and where you are at the moment. A goal of never again eating sweets, cakes, crisps and chocolate may not be realistic for someone who really enjoys these foods.
For instance, it may be more realistic to set a goal of eating a piece of fruit each day instead of one sweet item. You can then choose to work towards reducing the amount of sweet products gradually as and when this feels realistic for you.
Be sure to set goals that you can attain with some effort! Too difficult and you set the stage for failure, but too low sends the message that you aren’t very capable. Set the bar high enough for a satisfying achievement!
Our next post will inform you about the final step to successful goal setting, to set goals to a TIME!
We hope you are on your way to achieving current goals, and with our assistance you can be even more successful with goal setting in the future.
Hey guys, remember the first two stages of successful goal setting? 1) SPECIFIC and 2) MEASURABLE. Well, here is number 3.
The third point to successful goal setting is to set ATTAINABLE goals!
When you identify goals that are most important to you, you begin to figure out ways you can make them come true. You develop that attitudes, abilities, skills, and financial capacity to reach them. You begin seeing previously overlooked opportunities to bring yourself closer to the achievement of your goals.
Goals you set which are too far out of your reach, you probably won’t commit to doing. Although you may start with the best of intentions, the knowledge that it’s too much for you means your subconscious will keep reminding you of this fact and will stop you from even giving it your best.
A goal needs to stretch you slightly so you feel you can do it and it will need a real commitment from you. For instance, if you aim to lose 10kgs in one week, we all know that isn’t achievable. But setting a goal to loose 1kg and when you’ve achieved that, aiming to lose a further 1kg, will keep it achievable for you.
The feeling of success which this brings helps you to remain motivated.
Ensure your goals are ATTAINABLE!
Hopefully you are starting to set your NEW goals and we can work towards reaching them!
A couple of weeks ago we started to tell you the importance of goal setting. We started by introducing the S.M.A.R.T principle with the first aspect being 'SPECIFIC'. Today we will look at 'M'. Make sure your goals are MEASURABLE.
If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. In the broadest sense, the whole goal statement is a measure for the project; if the goal is accomplished, then it is a success. However, there are usually several short-term or small measurements that can be built into the goal.
Choose a goal with measurable progress, so you can see the change occur. How will you see when you reach your goal? Be specific! “I want to be able to do 100 pushups by June” shows the specific target to be measure. “I want to be a good at pushups” is not as measurable.
Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set. When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach your goals.
Following these steps will make your goal setting much easier, and also much more rewarding. The next step we will discuss next week is 'A', ATTAINABLE.
Until then, keep working toward you current goals!
Just a quick reminder that the gym will be closed for a short period over the XMAS period.
We will be open again as of Tuesday January 3rd 2012.
This will be the launch of our new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program so be sure to get along to that and give it a shot. It is promising to be an amazing program.
A very big thank you to all of those that helped us deliver 5000 of these today. There were nearly 30 volunteers that assisted and your help is greatly appreciated. Im sure we will get some results from this part of our marketing campaign, and this is just the beginning! We have quite a few more components. You will see our NEW WMA vehicle driving around, there will be an advertisement in the local 'Community Update', and advertisement in 'International Kickboxer', our NEW website, a Facebook ad, and we will also be spending a day in CS Square in Caroline Springs.
With all of this marketing happening, we are sure that 2012 will be an amazing year. Remember it all kicks off on January 3 with the launch of our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program.
