- specific and quantifiable
- achievable
- challenging and BIG enough
An interesting exercise certainly because it helps one distinguish between thought bubbles and actual wants.
For example, I have day dreams about one day looking like Ernestine Shepherd….
But I know this is just a thought and will never be a goal, because I am not willing to do what it takes to attain and maintain that level of fitness. I don’t want to spend the money, or the time, or limit my food intake like she does. So, it becomes something I admire, but do not aspire to….only in my fantasies.
On the other hand, last year my goal was to run a half marathon, and I was able to achieve that goal because the training fit my lifestyle, schedule, and level of motivation during that particular time in my life.
I am excited to work on this exercise and see what I can come up with!
My workout today was an upper body/core circuit with dumbbells, and then I did the first routine on my Reebok Kettlebell DVD... love my little 10-lb kettlebell. Worked up a great appetitie for breakfast!
My workout today was an upper body/core circuit with dumbbells, and then I did the first routine on my Reebok Kettlebell DVD... love my little 10-lb kettlebell. Worked up a great appetitie for breakfast!
Do your goals match your priorities?
Interesting question. I have fitness goals which I don't think have anything to do with my priorities. My priorities are my kids and husband (family). Goals are qualifying to run the Boston Marathon. I feel like they are exclusive... I have to think on this more.
ReplyDeleteI would say then that your running doesn't interfere with your family time. Good for you!
DeleteI set my running around the family, thus my 4:30am wake ups and early morning runs... I guess I just make one work around the other.
DeleteMy goals typically match my priorities. My problem is that I've been lazy about setting goals lately. I seem to be lacking the passion to set any. Perhaps I need this exercise as well!
ReplyDeleteI think LAZY is the last word I would use to describe you! :)
DeleteGreat job! Today I took advantage of having the day off and went for a nice long run and a bike ride! I had a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! In terms of goal setting - my goal is to get stronger and have fun staying fit!
ReplyDeletemine do
ReplyDeletecompletely utterly wholly and FINALLY.
only took me close to 40 years :-)
I'm still working on goals right now. I feel kind of directionless in almost all aspect of my life right now and I feel like establishing some real, attainable, reasonable goals would help in that, but I am struggling to do so. The 5K I ran in July took so much out of me in terms of fitness - and then to being able to run the Quarter - I just feel like I need to take a big step back and re-evaluate some things and where I want to go/be. I love reading about your goals!
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