Hi ~m,
To me it sounds like you are figuring out what works for you, that's a good thing!
When it comes to goals having short term goals that lead to a long
term goal is a great idea! By achieving short term goals it is easier
to stay motivated Have you heard of SMART goals? Making sure your
goals fit into the SMART acronym will help ensure you are successful.
Smart stands for:
Specific - clear and focused
Measurable - can quantify and evaluate your success. For example, only drink 2 drinks a week.
Attainable - You feel realistically you can achieve this goal
Resonant - For most R in smart stands for realistic but as a coach I
like to use Resonant, meaning it is important to you and is something
you really want to achieve.
Time Stamped - you can reach a date when you know you have achieved your goal. For example, not have a drink for two weeks.
Once you reach your short term goal be sure to reward yourself to reinforce the behaviour and to celebrate you!
How do you think applying this acronym can help you?
Ashley, Health Educator
