As a mom we have milestones for our infants. We share with
our family/ friends when our baby can hold their head up, roll over, sit up,
crawl, stand, 1st step and walk. We are proud when they achieve
these milestones.
Our children then have goals of swimming, jumping rope, riding
a two-wheeler, doing a cartwheel, whistling, doing the hula hoop, jumping off the
diving board and crossing monkey bars. They didn’t realize these were ‘goals’. It was just part of childhood. Peer
pressure sometimes helped them achieve them faster. I met my lifelong best friend when she encouraged
me to jump off the high dive.
As adults we often stop setting goals for ourselves. We get
stuck in the status quo. Goals are so
important if we want to change, grow and succeed! I wish I learned more about
goal setting growing up. I have already taught my daughters this life lesson.
Do you set goals? You should! You have to know where you are
aiming. Make SMART goals- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time sensitive. Instead of “I want to lose weight”, your goal could
be “I want to lose 10 pounds by January 1st”. By setting SMART goals you will know by your
deadline whether you achieved you goal. I encourage you to write your goals on
paper. Post where you will see it daily. Also share your goals with family/
friends to keep you accountable and check on your progress.
Your long- term goals can be broken down into smaller more
attainable goals. Reverse Engineer your goals. Start at the goal then
brainstorm everything you need to do to achieve the goal. Once you have a plan
then you need to ACT!
Next week: Discipline (not for your child)
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