Goal Setting!

Happy New Years Everyone!

I figured now would be a great time to talk about setting goals as January is usually the time of year where most people set goals, motivation is at its peak and people are full of good intentions.

"Goals allow you to succeed. Setting goals gives you focus and direction." - Coach Phil

Setting goals allows you to determine whether or not you are making progress. Too often our goals and motivation come to a very quick end. This sudden lack of will and each goal now looking like mount Everest is because of a disorganized goal setting process.

 There are a few tips and tricks everyone should follow when setting-up goals that will allow you to accomplish them.

1. Your goals should be important to YOU! Having goals that mean something very special for you will keep you motivated to reach them. No one can motivate you like you can! (although we try very hard)

Pro tip: Write on a piece of paper the reason WHY this goal is important to YOU. Whenever you start to fall off track you can always count on your why to keep you focused if your why is important to you.

• Bad example: Lose 20 lbs because I think I would feel better.
• Good example: I want to lose 20 lbs over the next 4 months because I’m turning 40 next year and my uncle suffered a heart attack at this age, he was overweight and I do not want this future for myself.

2.   Set measurable, time-bound and attainable goals.

• Measurable: if your goal is simply to get stronger, how are you going to measure that? When will you be able to celebrate your achievement?
• Time-bound: set a deadline. Again this goes back to celebration of achieved goals. It also gives you a sense of urgency to complete your goal.
• Attainable: Set impossible goals and you will only lose motivation.  Set realistic but not too easy goals. If your goals are too easy the celebration is not as amazing. Set goals you know you will have to work hard to achieve and the personal satisfaction is awesome!

3.   Set an action plan.

• Write down a detailed plan on how you plan on achieving your goals.
• Crossing off steps on the list will help keep you motivated. Need help with your action plan? This is where we shine! Talk to your coaches!

Setting goals is much more than just saying 'I want this to happen and then just hope it will.' If you set goals that are important to you and you know why you really want it, then all that is left to do is to take action towards your plan.

If you have never set goals, I encourage you to do so. Find the WHY, set a plan, stick to it and enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishing something that means a lot to you!

Please feel free to use our simplified Orleans CrossFit template to set your goals.

That's all for now folks. If you have any question about setting your 2020 goals please message me at info@orleanscrossfit.ca.

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