Chunking Goals
Posted in Body Facts, Lifestyle on 23. Dec, 2010
Now that you have set your goals for the new year, it’s time to think about how you are going to make them happen.
Just writing them down isn’t enough. You have to take action. This is how I help my clients reach their goals, year after year. We look at the end picture and then break it down into steps.
For instance… if you want to get into your size 8 jeans, and you are in a size 12, then what do you have to do to get there?
Exercise, eat right, take the right supplements and have a great mindset. The problem is just saying that doesn’t make it happen either, you actually have to do these things.
Right now, most people are slacking off on all the above as Christmas rolls around and we party and spend time with family and friends. That’s ok. Enjoy it! That’s what life is about. Just be smart and reasonable with yourself. Every pound you put on, you will have to work off in the new year.
When 2011 comes around, you may say… ok now it’s time to get my body into the most amazing shape ever. For many people, all they will ever do is think about it. Are you one of those people? Or are you someone who is going to get up and take action?
If you are an action taker, then clearly write into your schedule when you are going to work out. Treat it as if it’s a meeting with an important client, boss, etc. You wouldn’t miss those meetings, so don’t miss the ones with yourself.
Another tip… pull out paper and pen and write down what you are going to have for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Then go to the shops and buy only that. Plan your eating and stick to it.
Whether it’s fat loss or any other goal, look at what you have to do and break it down into small, manageable chunks. This way you don’t get overwhelmed with the whole picture, you only have to think about the step that you have to take that’s right in front of you.
This process can be easy or it can be tricky. I know for myself that even though I can do this easily for other people and their goals, I can struggle with my own. That’s when my coaches come in handy. They help me break down my goals and take the necessary steps to achieve them, while holding me accountable.
If you are struggling with this process, please feel free to contact us for coaching. If your goals are not clear than you will not have a clear path to achieve them.
To your dreams coming true…
All the best,
Keri Norley
