Setting SMART goals

Now that you know what categories in your Wellness Wheel are low, you have an idea of where you should focus your short-term goals. If you are low in all areas, we suggest you start with mindfulness/self-confidence and see how it affects the other areas.

When setting goals, it is very important to set SMART goals:

Specific
This is about making sure your goal isn’t too vague, but instead, represents exactly what you plan to accomplish.

Measurable
This requirement assures that you can actually see and follow your progress in order to move in the right direction through quantitative means.

Attainable/Achievable
This refers to goals you can actually achieve in the time frame allotted. Having a goal to lose 50 pounds in one week would be an unattainable goal.

Realistic
This refers to having a goal that you’re both willing and able to achieve.

Time-bound (or Timely)
This is all about making sure you have an end-date in mind; a goal to find a new job that fits the lifestyle you want isn’t really a goal unless you set a date by which you’d like to accomplish it. This will hold you accountable.

Example: I will make one homemade meal every day by the last week of this course.
Example: I will incorporate more physical activity: 30-60 minutes 3 times a week by week two.
Example: I will wake up, read my “why,” and think of one thing I am grateful for every morning starting tomorrow.

Now let’s practice! Take a look at Day Three in your workbook...

  1. Take note again of your two lowest rated categories on your Wellness Wheel.
  2. Set one goal for each to be completed by the end of the week.
  3. Set one goal for each to be completed by the end of this program.
  4. Then set one goal to accomplish by the end of this program for each of the remaining Wellness Wheel categories .

Tip: In order to be successful with your goals, we recommend that you create three action plans for each goal, made up of what we call "Daily Wins." These daily wins will be specific things that you incorporate on a daily basis to help you achieve each of your GOALS.

Here is an example:

SMART GOAL:
I will wake up in the morning with 50% more energy by the end of this course.

Daily Wins:

  1. I will eliminate sugar by 25% each day until I am not eating sugar on a regular basis.
  2. I will eliminate carbohydrates in my breakfast. TIP: Eat eggs, bacon, yogurt, cottage cheese and fruit, or a  fruit and spinach smoothie, instead of eating a bagel, pancakes, or muffin.
  3. I will increase my water intake to half the number of ounces of my body weight.
  4. I will go to bed 15-30 minutes earlier and increase this amount of time each week to stretch my sleep by one or two hours per night by the end of the program.

Share in the comments below...

Your #1 goal and the two to three "Daily Wins" you plan on incorporating each day to accomplish this goal.

Sharing this with others will help you establish accountability and stay on track!

ESSENTIAL OILS TIP OF THE DAY

There are so many different oils you can use to support you mentally and emotionally when setting goals. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.

STARTER KIT SUGGESTION:

  • Lemon & Peppermint together are great for focus. Lemon is also uplifting and peppermint is an invigorating aroma that can help cultivate a positive outlook.
  • Frankincense has an earthy, uplifting aroma that’s perfect for grounding and spiritual connectedness. Create a safe and comforting environment when you diffuse or inhale this empowering oil for a perfect opportunity to collect your thoughts. When you seek purpose or engage in prayer or meditation, use this oil to enhance your experience.

BONUS SUGGESTION:

  • Abundance combines oils such as Orange and Ginger, which were used by ancient cultures to attract prosperity and magnify joy and peace.
  • Highest Potential harnesses the uplifting and inspiring power of Blue Cypress and other pure essential oil scents.