Goals - Setting your Goal
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With the start of a new endeavor we have high hopes. A big part is getting and staying motivated. The first step is setting your goal. Here are some general rules.
A. Make it personal: I, my chest muscles, my business.
No: You run a 6 minute mile.
Yes: I run a 6 minute mile.
Yes: I make 8 sales calls today.
Yes: I bench press 185 pounds.
B. Use the present tense.
No: I will get an A on my English test.
Yes: I get an A on my English test.
C. Try to use positive terms.
No: I don't flunk my Math test.
Yes: I pass my Math exam or I get a B or better .
D. Make it clear and simple.
E. Test it. 1. Is it possible? 2. Is it good for me and others.
F. Make it measurable.
OK in beginning: I lose weight.
Later: I weigh 135 pounds.
These are general rules and are not meant to exclude other possible wordings.
Take a few moments to formulate your goal. Some are simple, others complex.
Now we want a goal that inspire us. Let's look at weight loss.
I weigh 125 pounds is one wording. Let's try to find a more inspiring one for some people.
I fit into a size 6 dress. This is another wording.
So take a few moments to reflect on the wording of your goal.
Next write down your goal on paper 5 times.
Write down the steps needed to reach your goal. This may be brief or detailed.
Thanks Mar 17, 2009
Garry Waligore Hypnotist
getfastresults@sbcglobal.net
westcoasthypnosis.com
Novato CA USA
With the start of a new endeavor we have high hopes. A big part is getting and staying motivated. The first step is setting your goal. Here are some general rules.
A. Make it personal: I, my chest muscles, my business.
No: You run a 6 minute mile.
Yes: I run a 6 minute mile.
Yes: I make 8 sales calls today.
Yes: I bench press 185 pounds.
B. Use the present tense.
No: I will get an A on my English test.
Yes: I get an A on my English test.
C. Try to use positive terms.
No: I don't flunk my Math test.
Yes: I pass my Math exam or I get a B or better .
D. Make it clear and simple.
E. Test it. 1. Is it possible? 2. Is it good for me and others.
F. Make it measurable.
OK in beginning: I lose weight.
Later: I weigh 135 pounds.
These are general rules and are not meant to exclude other possible wordings.
Take a few moments to formulate your goal. Some are simple, others complex.
Now we want a goal that inspire us. Let's look at weight loss.
I weigh 125 pounds is one wording. Let's try to find a more inspiring one for some people.
I fit into a size 6 dress. This is another wording.
So take a few moments to reflect on the wording of your goal.
Next write down your goal on paper 5 times.
Write down the steps needed to reach your goal. This may be brief or detailed.
Thanks Mar 17, 2009
Garry Waligore Hypnotist
getfastresults@sbcglobal.net
westcoasthypnosis.com
Novato CA USA
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