Keeping your Resolutions

So often we start the year intending to get fit, lose weight, get a new job, or start a new activity.  How can we ensure that our intentions become reality?

The first step is to state your goal clearly and including all relevant detail.  If you start with an abstract concept such as 'get fit', try and break it down into specific parts.  What does 'get fit' mean to you? A example might be 'halve my current time for a 5 mile cycle ride'.  You need to be able to assess whether you have been successful and clear goals will help with this.

It helps to add a timescale so you will know you are on target.  Without this it is difficult to assess where you are on the route to achieving your goal.  A time limit will also help to keep you motivated.

Do you have all of the resources in place to achieve the goal?  You might have to consider setting smaller goals which need to be achieved to allow success.  For example, 'get a promotion' may require smaller goals such as 'improve confidence in giving work presentations', or 'learn how to use the accounts software'.  If key requirements can't be met the goal is likely to be unachievable.  If you aim to achieve a goal through a series of smaller manageable steps the end goal will easily be achieved.

The steps described here are used by therapists and coaches in helping a client achieve their goals.  Therapy can help you to make real changes in your life in many ways.  If you want to give yourself the best chance of keeping your resolutions why not give me a call?