No More Resolutions!

…And, it’s good that you have a goal, now don’t get blindsided on your way to it.

It has been said that life is a journey and not a destination. Life is also a highway and a rollercoaster. We should all hope to grow daily and somehow adhere more and more to the perspective that life is worth living it and, therefore, we must try to balance our journey so we can accomplish our goals in time without loosing sight of what matters and killing ourselves a little at a time racing our way there.

Fitness is no different. I’ve asked of you before to train with purpose and set goals, yet these steps are just that, steps or pieces in a puzzle. Don’t worry, I will show you in reasonable time that this puzzle is really not that complicated. For now, let’s focus on the missing links: Planning and systems of implementation.

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Can you find your higher purpose without constant self reflexion and study?

2. Can you reach your resolutions or goals when they are so overwhelming that they cause more stress than motivation?

3. Can you succeed without planning, proper learning, and daily practice?

AlwaysStrong!

This week’s Chalk Talk is all about goals.

Goal setting is used by top athletes and successful people in all fields to reach milestones and give long term purpose to their lives. Are you clear on your goal and how to best achieve it?

We all know how important it is to have goals, but Goal is a broad term. The word goal is defined as “the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result." I had asked you earlier to discover your true reasons for training. And I will ask you again. What is your AIM, or DESIRED RESULT when training? There are endless amounts of reasons which we can list, but finding a goal that is specific to YOU is the most important. The more clarity you have about what you desire to achieve, the better you can prepare and plan for success.

Determining ones goals can be overwhelming at times, but it is through this thinking process that we turn our vision and desire into reality. Fortunately, there are established goal setting tools, extensive body of work on the science of exercise, and plenty of examples of success to help us. This week we will be working on crafting the right goal based upon three factors. Today we will begin with the basics. Eventually we will build a goal that answers these three questions.

· Is your goal practical?

· Is your goal specific?

· Is your goal quantifiable?

By the way, have you noticed that I keep making emphasis on training and not just exercise? Do you think there's a difference? To be continued...

Always Strong!

No More Resolutions: "Life is about balancing the journey".