HOW TO CREATE
GOALS AND STICK WITH THEM
By Aisha Wells
Setting goals is not always as easy as it seems to some people . People usually make statements or write down a list of things they would want to accomplish . However , as time progresses , they find themselves far from that goal . When this happens repeatedly , many begin to question the purpose of setting goals .
why to set goals ?
The problem is not with setting goals , the problem is with setting goals that you will continuously strive for , a . k . a ., “ REALISTIC GOALS .” For example , many will set a goal to stop smoking , or lose X number of pounds , or run X number of miles for this upcoming year . If you know yourself pretty well , you know if that goal is realistic . Not realistic in general , but realistic for you . In other words , do you think you have what it takes to get it done ? Are you willing to put forth every effort that will give you the results you are looking for ?
STARTING STRONG
Once the goal is set , we start strong . We buy the gym equipment or sign up for that gym membership ; we buy the new shoes and healthy foods . For the first week or so , we are off to a running start , and then suddenly things start to go downhill . I believe that one of the reasons things start to go downhill , is because
Winter / Spring 2017 | ZEALOUSNESS MAGAZINE |