A goal without a plan is just a wish

Ever heard the expression “a goal without a plan is just a wish”? I have, and I never realised how true it was until I got serious and learned how to make goals, and more importantly how to achieve them.

Life gets too crazy and without being very deliberate in choosing what I want to accomplish I would get nowhere. Standing still scares me, and I have a deep need to feel that I’m always making progress somewhere or somehow.

Knowing how to set goals and achieve them has become indispensable to me. Right now, I want to talk to you about the first steps on how to make goals.

There’s a widely known acronym for setting goals it’s called SMART, there are variations to this, but here’s what they stand for:

S – Specific: The goal cannot be general, it must be specific and make sure to include a positive statement. For example, instead of stating “I want to get fit”, go with “I will start exercising 3 times a week”.

M – Measurable: The goal must be quantifiable, add a number to it! It also helps to know where you stand right now with your goal so you know if you’re making progress. Such as: “I want to lose 3 kilograms of body fat”.

A – Achievable: The goal must be achievable within the timeframe, which means you can actually accomplish it. You must be able to do something about it and it has to be within your control. “I need to lose 20kg” – that would be a 2 year plan to be successful. Break it down in smaller goals to make it manageable. 

R – Relevant: The goal must be relevant to you, it must mean something to you. Don’t set a goal to make someone else happy, set a goal for yourself. Ask yourself why achieving that goal is important to you and what will it change for you? It will make you more proud of yourself and boost your confidence. 

T – Time Key: Make sure your goal has a deadline! Without a deadline, a goal is just an aspiration. “I want to lose 3 kilograms of body fat by March 31st.

At Claymore CrossFit we sit down with our clients, write down their goals, provide them with some guidelines and advice on how to achieve those goals.

There is a lot involved in effective goal setting, I have outlined above the easiest 20% effort to do to get the 80% reward. And now I’d like to invite you for a meeting to talk about your goals. Book your free session here and set your new year goals. You’re not a member yet? No problem, I’m happy to help you get on track with your personalised approach to your goals. So see you real soon.

Olga