Goal setting

Something I have shared with very few people is my approach to goal setting. At the beginning of every month I look at the 7 areas of wellness. I actually learned about this in a college health class and it's value has stuck with me ever since! Here are the areas of wellness I focus on:

I make a goal for each one. This month my goals are:

  • Physical: Work out 5 times a week
  • Intellectual: Read one book a week (I have been doing this since school started! 26 books so far!)
  • Spiritual: Started studying the book of Ester (She Reads Truth) and will attend church 3 of the 4 Sundays this month.
  • Financial: Save (x) amount of dollars 
Social and emotional are personal goals, just for me to know about and work on, but you get the gist!

 Then on the last day of the month I reflect: Did I meet my goals? Why or why not? What got in my way? What can I change next month? If I was successful, what was keeping me motivated? 

 The reflection is important and should feel peaceful. It is not a time of self judgement or shaming! In this fast paced world we tend to let weeks and months fly by without looking back and saying:
"Wow, that did NOT work for me, I need to change." or "Yes, letting go of that bad habit last month was well worth the effort."

 Goal setting and reflection are a form of self-love. It's about saying to yourself "I have potential, I am strong enough to do this, and I am worth keeping a promise to!" and doing just that.


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