How to Set Goals

1. Be positive – we often set goals when something is not working in our lives. To achieve your goals you need to focus on how to get where you want to instead of where you are now. Think about what you want, not what you want to leave behind.
2. Be specific – It is easier to achieve a goal when you are clear on exactly what you want. Don’t say “I want to be thin,” say, “I want to lose 10 pounds by my birthday.”
3. Be realistic – Don’t set your goals too high…or too low. A realistic goal is something that you really want and something that you believe you can attain.
4. Write it down – seeing your goals written down in black and white makes them real. Purchase some post-it index cards and put one goal on each card with a picture of what you want, then post the cards where you will see them everyday to remind you to keep working.
5. Develop a plan – divide your goal into steps and give yourself a time line for reaching each step.

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6. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – find someone who has achieved a similar goal and ask them how they did it, and then ask them if they will help hold you accountable for reaching your goal.
7. Tell someone – If we make our goals public we are more likely to meet them.
8. Reward yourself – Schedule rewards for yourself as you reach your goals. But be sure to plan rewards that will not sabotage your success. If you’re trying to lose weight, don’t plan a food reward…and if you’re trying to save money, don’t plan a big purchase as a reward.