I alluded earlier to the goals my friend Leslie set before she turned 40 (just a young chick), and how I was working on a list of 60 before I turn 60. I've already started on some of them, but that's okay. It's going to be a challenge to get through all 60 of these in two years, but I'm looking forward to them.
I've got three types of goals I've set. The first are basic goals, mostly ones I should be doing anyway. The second will require a little more effort and the third I call my pinnacle goals. If I do the first two, I may be able to complete the third as a result (like climbing Mt. Timpanogos - I have to lose the 60 lbs first, and I have to exercise enough to be in a decent condition to climb the mountain. Not only that, but I don't want to climb it alone so I've got to get Brent there with me).
I'm looking forward to the results that come from working on these goals. Some of them are really going to be fun, some of them are going to build me spiritually, and some of them are going to create a closer bond between me and my family... all of them will make me a better person.
At Weight Watchers about a month ago we were given the following suggestions for setting goals. They are applicable for losing weight, but they're also great suggestions for any goal setting:
1. Set GOALS - do it, don't wish it
2. Envision SUCCESS. Imagine the end result, what we will be like, what we will do, how we will feel, etc.
3. Don't Sabotage Yourself!!!!! (Negative thoughts evoke negative feelings which spark negative behavior which determines negative outcomes) Watch out for ANTS (automatic negative thoughts). Focus on the thought process going on in your mind and recognize negative thought patterns. Replace them with positive thoughts!
4. Be your own cheerleader!
5. Avoid perfectionism. Use the 80/20 rule. If you can do your goal 80% of the time, it is a success.
6. Follow through with your goals.
7. Affirm your self-belief (I am worth it!)
I think one other thing I need to remember is that life is a process. There is no END. Everything good and worthy we do will help us in this process to move towards the daughter or son of God we are intended to be.
Today I am excited! Looking forward to some fun things I'm working on! I think I'm going to LOVE being 58!
4 comments:
Happy Birthday!!!!
Keep us posted as you progress towards your 60 goals.
Ahw, 60 is still young! look at you! Happy Birthday!
58?? Oh yeah--I think I remember that! good luck with your goals--
Yeah. Great goals. I believe in your ability to achieve them. It's going to be hard work, but you can do it. Love you and happy birthday.
Post a Comment