Setting Goals and Getting Results

 

 

There’s a fine line between wanting something and actually making it happen and it comes right down to setting intentions.

At the end of last year, I set my intentions for 2013 by writing down my goals and desires, then creating a plan to put them into action.

Guess what? Every single one of those desires has come to fruition so far. My list included things like travel somewhere I’ve never been, speak at a conference, be on TV and so on.

The same thing goes for your health and wellness goals.

If someone simply says, “I want to be healthy and feel great.” and someone else  says, “I intend to be healthy and feel great.”

Which one do you think is going to get healthy and feel great? Of course, the one who intends it.

But it’s a little more than the words you choose.

Wanting is simply wishing you can have or do a particular thing. Intending means you’re committed to achieving something by making a plan for success – and sticking to it!

The Fuel for Desired Results

The key to intention is action. Here are a few ways to build your intention muscle:

1. Get clear on what you want. Create a vision board by gathering images and words that pertain to your goal, and gluing them onto a large piece of construction paper. Hang the collage in a spot where you’ll see it often (or, you can use an online service like Pinterest to create a digital vision board). I have plenty of public boards, but I have a Vision Board I keep private. You can do the same.

2. Do something to make your desire happen. Let’s say you want to eat four servings of vegetables a day. Your first action may be to go to a farmers’ market and purchase a few veggies you can cook for dinner.

3. Celebrate your achievements! Don’t forget to congratulate yourself for meeting your goal.

Want to have a great day … every day? 

You can even set an intention to have a great day!

Rather than diving into your morning and hoping you’ll achieve your day’s big goal, take a moment and set yourself up for success.

This “Setting an Intention to Succeed” exercise is used by professional athletes, speakers, politicians, and performers:

• Upon waking, lie in bed and think about what you have planned for your day (or, find a quiet spot to sit and contemplate).
• Think about your desired outcome. Take a deep breath and visualize yourself succeeding.
• Replay your success several times in your mind.
• Next, add other senses, including sounds, smells, and touch. For instance, as you replay your success, you now also hear the director offering you the gig, or you feel the physical sensation of your finger hitting the “send” button on your latest assignment.
• Lastly, replay the scene again, adding emotions. Feel your elation at getting the part, or your pride at finally finishing your work.

I know I’ll be doing this all week in preparation for my Triathlon this Sunday!

Get Even Healthier!

Do you intend to lose weight, eat healthy, and feel fantastic? Make a plan to succeed by getting the support you need! As a Health Coach, I specialize in helping people make their own healthy changes. Ready to get started? Schedule an initial complimentary consultation with me today!

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