Today’s Tip – Make your goals for yourself, not for someone else.
In a previous blog I mentioned the value of goals and the use of a plan to help you reach them. I have my own goals for this year, but I am not going to mention them in this post in order to make a point.
In thinking about your goals for fitness and health, first start with the current state of things. What are you able to do? What do you want to change? How long do you want to take? What obstacles will you overcome to get to where you want to be?
Notice that all of those questions are personal to you. I can’t answer those questions for you, nor can anyone else. Likewise, the answers are personal to you. You can’t take someone else’s goals and plans and automatically put them into your life. That’s a recipe for unhappiness and frustration.
Now, your goals may be similar to those of a friend or family member. It’s good to have shared dreams, and working together to accomplish a goal can be a powerful experience. However, in the end you will be most satisfied if you focus on what you want to accomplish in your life. Not everyone runs at the same pace – be sure that your goals are your own, whether it’s in fitness, overall health, or life in general.
Fitness and Life 