so, i joined an accountability group!! it's going to be a good thing. everyone in it is there for different reasons. well, yesterday, we were supposed to identify particular goals that we have and then tell everyone our goals for the week. one thing quickly surfaced...setting achievable goals is a difficult thing. it's too easy to make these massive goals...and then be quickly conquered by their immediate "unachieve-ability". :)
so...i'm practicing the art of setting good goals.
i have my larger, more lofty ones...but i'm setting more workable mini-goals...all in the move to get closer towards my larger ones.
one of the people in my group was able to identify that he's more able to move towards his larger goal of losing weight if he achieves these two mini-goals during the week: 1) drink 8 glasses of water each day and 2) eat 5 servings of fruit. he's noticed that if he is able to do those things, the other healthier decisions tend to just follow. i thought that was pretty awesome.
so, i'm making some mini-goals this week. :) since my thesis is the major road block to my larger goals, the "mini's" are in her direction. (yes, my thesis is a "girl".)
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When it comes to goals, they need to be SMART. No, I'm not being funny, it's actually a good acronym for goal setting. They should be:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
Otherwise, like you're implying...it's kinda pie in the sky. No need to set super easy goals, that kind of defeats the purpose. But the acronym can help you define the goal so you can actually look back and see that you've met it.
o.k....I have to talk to you!! Go Girl...i mean thesis..hee hee!!
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