Only SMART goals this year
New year, new goals!
…or the same goals depending on how 2020 went for you overall (no shame - I’m still working on that first unassisted pull-up! 😬
Whatever it is for you, new or old goals, take a minute and revisit what it is you plan on working towards this year and make sure it makes sense for you to put your time, energy and effort into.
Now maybe you’re thinking,
“Buuuut how do I know if my goal is worth it or wasting it?”
Great question!
Write down your goal and check that it’s SMART.
specific measurable attainable relevant time-bound
“S” is for specific
My clients know all too well how much I love talking about specifics!
No, it is not enough to say you want to “get stronger” or “be fit” because what does that mean?
Do you want to hit a deadlift PR? Or run ‘better’ 1 mile?
What does “get stronger” or “be fit” really mean to you?
That should be the basis of your goal.
“M” is for measurable
Now look at your new, specific goal… add a measurable factor if there isn’t already one.
Maybe it’s to deadlift twice your bodyweight or run 1 mile under 10 minutes.
How could you really, truly reach your goal if the lines are blurred as to what exactly you’re reaching for?
“A” is for attainable
Take a quick audit of what you’re currently doing that is similar to your new goal.
If you want to deadlift twice your bodyweight but you’ve never deadlifted before, maybe that’s a little too big.
And on the flip side if you want to run 1 mile under 10 minutes but your current PR is seconds away from the 10 minute mark, made that’s a little too small. It is definitely attainable! But don’t forget feeling challenged is part of what makes achieving a goal feel so great.
Choose a goal that is challenging but realistic.
“R” is for relevant
If you don’t care about deadlifting or have no interest in getting a barbell in your hands then this goal will almost surely fizzle out within the first few weeks.
Choose something that matters to you!
“T” is for time-bound
Make a deadline! Give yourself a time frame you want to achieve this by. Circle back to “A” and make sure the timeline makes sense for what your goal is.
Put it all together and
BOOM!
There you have your new and improved SMART goal.
Alright, now you’ve got the information… put it to action!
Are you pursing a SMART goal this year? Comment below so I can cheer you on!
