✅ SMART Goals- Relevant & Realistic
Why do you want to accomplish this goal?
Does it fit in with your long-term plan?
“Losing 10 pounds a week” sounds great, but an impossible goal will leave you discouraged and set you up for failure. Instead, think about why you’d like to lose weight:
Fit into those skinny jeans and feel great
Move better and have more energy during the day
Keep up with the kids/grandkids
Run a faster 5k
Whatever the reason, find the why, foster your motivation, and then focus on how to get there:
Cook 5 meals a week (specific) with at least 3 vegetables (measurable & achievable) that are delicious and still nutritious and that I’ll enjoy making ad eating(relevant).
☑️ SMART Goals- Achievable
As you hone your New Year’s Resolutions, ask yourself if they are a good fit for you:
• Do your goals bolster your health and wellbeing?
• Avoid aiming too high or too low. Find your Goldilocks goals that feel just right for you.
• Start with a small goal and build from it. Each achievement will give you the confidence to challenge yourself further.
Example: Instead of “Run a marathon”, start with going for a walk each day. After a few weeks, try out a run/walk program, then build from a 5k race, to a 10k, and soon you’ll be confident and ready to shoot for that marathon. Small steps for big achievements!
✅ SMART Goals- Specific!
Welcome in 2023 with strong wellness goals!
SPECIFIC:
Define the goal as much as possible
• What do you want to accomplish?
• When will you work on it and how often?
• Where will it take place?
If a better diet is on your list, be specific- what does it really mean? Instead of “eat better”, try specifics such as as eliminating all soda, eating five servings of vegetables a day, or limiting your daily sugar intake to 30 grams.
🎉2022 SMART Goals- Realistic!📒
Are the goals you’ve set relevant to your current situation?
Ask what and why: Is this goal aligned with your current life goals? Are you getting benefit out of it? If yes, then it is realistic to pursue it!
🎉 2022 SMART Goals- Be Specific! 🎇
Momentum is here to help you make the most of 2022.
Get SMART, with your goals to get there! First- be specific. By being clear and specific, you build the structure to achieve it!
From the calmsage.com: “Cut off the ambiguity and bring on the clarity. It is important to have a clear idea of what your goal is. Ask yourself what you want. At first, there might be some sentences like I want to be healthy, I want to increase my physical activity, I want to start practicing yoga, and more.
Now diverge these statements into a single specific goal. Which might be either of the two “I will have salad in my meal” or “I will exercise for 30 minutes daily.”
Pro Tip: Make a goal that denotes achievement and not avoidance.” So, instead of saying: avoid bad food, write: eat 2 servings of fruit, and no cookies daily.
Need help? Contact Momentum today so we can get you started on your 2022 wellness journey!