Goals and objectives are related. Research indicates a well-formulated objective is more effective in achieving results as it states how goals are reached. Objectives with action-orientated verbs aim to deliver intentions of pursuing a goal. George T Doran first wrote about SMART, Management’s Goals and Objectives, in 1981. This concept is still relevant to this day. Hence, adaptations were made and applied to other sectors. The Health and Personal Development sectors have adopted this model.

Be SMART in setting your goal(s)

For instance, you aim to lose weight. The simple plan with a likely chance of success is to start with the minimal. However, when you incorporate the specifics of SMART (acronym) to your goal, your objectives become clear and well defined. Here is how you can check your objectives with SMART criteria.

The characteristics of SMART

Specific (Sensible and Clear Action) – You set your target weight

Measurable (Motivating factors) – You walk 3x weekly for 30mins. You then increase the distance and time in stages to optimise outcomes.

Achievable (Attainable to you) – You lose a minimal of 400gms weekly.

Relevant (Realistic about the resources available to you) – You achieve your goal.

Time (Time-bound within a given frame) – You lose X kgs by X time.

SMART equips you with a simple and efficient means of organising your goals and putting a clear plan into action. Your progress can be measured, and your success tracked. Go ahead, make your goals your reality!

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What are some personal changes which you aspire to this year? Does it ring a bell the standard ones are losing weight, exercising more and eating healthier?

You are absolutely resolved when you set your resolutions, aren’t you? However, statistics reveal a grim picture. Many of us lose our resolve within three months! Unfortunately, a dismal 80% of us fail because of unrealistic expectations. I too am guilty of recycling some of my resolutions from previous years.

However, I have a success story to share from 2019. I learnt from my experience; you are more likely to succeed when you start with the minimal – one proactive goal. My goal was “staying healthy” and I planned to execute a single prong approach rather than multiple. I choose to merely increase my water intake to achieve my goal.

The process was a slow and steady plan of small increment daily. Hence, it was neither daunting nor stressful for me. The key to my success was choosing my preferred fluid which was water from the tap. Besides, I reigned in my ambitions when setting my goal.

The take-home message is you too can be successful with your set goal(s). Any, if not all decisions can be made at any time of year not limited to the crack of dawn on New Year. Suppose your goal is to lose weight, I suggest choosing a single approach for the likely chances for success. Is there any physical activity that you might enjoy consistently for over a long period? Hence, there is no stress and no pain involved.

This ingenious little plan may yield the desired result you are after!

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I hope you had a Merry Christmas and fabulous New Year celebration with friends and family. A penny for your thoughts on how 2020 will play out for you? As for myself, I like to think 2020 will bring 365 opportunities! For the time being, I have hit the pause button on setting new years’ resolution. However, I’m excited to discover, learn and hone my skill sets and knowledge that 2020 has installed for me.

My practice is open on the 6 January for bookings and appointments. I hope 2020 brings a fresh wind of change, dreams and inspirations for you. Enjoy your summer holidays.

Suannie

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