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Goal setting lessons learned from running

2/1/2015

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Okay, so I know most people make goals or resolutions on January 1st. And I guess I did what I usually do around the new year and spent a few moments thinking of some things I would like to see happen in the year ahead. General, bigger picture things. Things like working hard, connecting with friends and family, healthy living, and of course, running.

This week I made quite a few tweaks to my spring race running schedule. In training for a new distance, I had been trying several new things and learning a lot along the way. Based on these lessons learned, I reflected on areas I had really struggled and needed to be more realistic about, and what areas I could push the limits. The hindsight I had gained from my very specific training plan and reflection provided me with the ability to fine tune my schedule instead of following a path that may not have been ideal.

That's when it dawned on me.

Maybe I could use this strategy for other goals too. I've heard various experts say you will boost your motivation and have a better chance of success if you set specific goals. The past year and a half of running has definitely proven this to me. Pretty much nothing gets in the way of my running. Nothing. Imagine if I could apply this same laser-like focus to other areas in my life? For years I've maintained the goal of living a healthy lifestyle, which was one of my wishy-washy 2015 New Year's resolutions. Okay. So, for the month of February I will focus on this goal the way I focus on running. I'll list out the specific things I need to do to reach that goal. The tasks aren't really that different from what I previously aimed to do each day--it's just a new way of looking at. It's written down. It's in specific points. It's a plan. And at the end of the month, I'll use the same strategy I used for evaluating my running schedule and progress to see what changes I need to make and how much success I have had.

My new month resolution. Bring it on!
Goal Setting - Running Designer
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Jen @ pretty little grub link
2/20/2015 08:09:52 am

I think monthly goals are a great idea! I've been working on getting up from my desk more often. I have a fitness tracker that buzzes so now i actually listen to it and get up and move! I even have my boss who shares an office with me doing it too.

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