Happy New Year! I had debated as to whether or not a post on goals was necessary at the start of this year as it seems we have covered that territory before. If you want to refresh your memory of some of the past posts on goal setting, you might wish to click on the following links:
Goal setting – the first step to using mental skills!
More on Setting Goals – A Sample!
May Day – Time to Dust off those Goals!
“What is Your Philosophy?” – “What are Your Values?”
2022 Has Arrived! What are Your Goals for the Year?
How Audacious Should Your Goals be?
I had pretty much talked myself out of another post on goals when my lovely bride forwarded the following video to me:
After clearing the mistiness out of my eyes, I realized this video put much more eloquently than I, the importance of having a “why” established for your goals. It is this “why” that keeps you focused when times get tough and you want to toss in the towel! Additionally, this video demonstrates quite clearly all of the tenants of a SMART goal! Without any doubt, the Grandpa’s goal was Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time based (absolutely had to be finished by Christmas Eve!).
I hope you enjoyed the video. Maybe it will inspire you to think about your “Why” while you are setting your goals for a fantastic 2023! Now it is off to the gym for me!
As always, I would be thrilled to discuss your own goals. Feel free to drop me a note at mrouleau@nc.rr.com