Each year you get an opportunity to pause, reflect, and consider the next step you will take. As you reflect on this past year, take some time to think about your health. Your health is one of the most valuable resources you have. When your health is challenged, everything else seems to take a lower priority. So how would you answer these questions:
What progress or decline have you observed in the past 12 months?
What one thing would you most like to change about your health in the next year?
What are some key contributors to your current health experience?
As you consider the answers to these questions, you will begin to see some potential items to focus on the the new year.
What health goals come to mind for you? Perhaps:
Lose some weight, or maintain a healthy weight
Get blood sugar under control
Eliminate joint pain without medication
Eliminate acid reflux without medication
Learn 12 new healthy recipes for me and my family
Reduce gluten foods from diet
One way to evaluate setting goals is to identify a SMART(ER) goal, which is described as follows:
Specific - define a goal that is very specific and that will clearly describe what you mean.
Measurable - understand the specific measure that will be used to establish the start and end.
Attainable - what is reasonable to accomplish? Perhaps step one toward a bigger goal.
Relevant - Will accomplishing this goal be important to you and to the bigger picture?
Time Specific - What is the time frame needed to accomplish this goal? (12 months or less?)
Exciting - Do you get excited about the idea of attaining this goal? Are you motivated?
Risky - Does this goal really challenge you? This should be balanced with “attainable.”
When you set a SMARTER goal, you have taken time to evaluate and consider the effort and value of this goal. You are identifying what will be most important and will provide the best value when accomplished.
Example: For my SMARTER goal in 2021, I will plan to complete 2 hours a week of Pi-yo exercise by the end of July.
Accountability is another important component with a SMARTER goal. When you can share your goal with a friend, or family member, you are giving them permission to assist, support, and to watch your progress. Eventually, you will include them in celebrating your accomplishment.
I invite you to join me in the My Health Goal ‘21 club and state your specific goal for the New Year. There is no cost to join the club. You are asked to submit your SMARTER goal at the beginning of the year, and you will be supported and encourage throughout the year with regular email encouragements, healthy recipes, and support from Nutrition Proportion. As extra motivation, participants in the My Health Goal ‘21 will be given the chance to win prizes when they attain their goal. Additional services and opportunities that may assist you in reaching your goal will also be made available.
We all appreciate a fresh start. The New Year is a good way to give yourself a fresh start. Let’s team up together and make this year a year of accomplishment.
Send me an email with the link below, and become a member of the My Health Goal ‘21 group today.