It’s Good to Have a Plan

Today’s Tip – An organized approach to fitness can help you achieve goals that you don’t think you can reach.

I am a goal oriented person. I like numbers, measurement, things I can see. So, when I started getting more intentional about my running and fitness, it makes sense that I was attracted to keeping track of my progress through keeping a record. I did not begin with a long term goal other than being as healthy as possible, but I did have shorter term goals of weight loss, lower cholesterol, and increased strength.

Fitness activities and nutritional goals lend themselves easily to organization and management. It’s easy to measure if you are getting faster, stronger, and more fit. There are also benefits to being organized in terms of giving you a framework for your fitness, helping you stay accountable, and making it easy to see when you have reached you goals. Remember – it’s best to have both short and longer term goals.

Now, it’s important to not become a slave to your goals. Some people become so invested in their goals that any difficulties in reaching them causes these individuals to become guilty and more likely to give up. Always keep in mind that goals are tools – they do not define who you are.

The idea of goals and an organized approach works in all areas of life. It’s good to have an idea of where you going and what you want to achieve, both each day and over the long run. Take a few minutes today to reflect on where you are and where you want to be. Develop a plan for how to move forward in a gradual way. Don’t let setbacks cause you to give up – learn from them and keep moving forward!