Goal Setting

"If you change only 1% each day… in one month you'll be one-third improved."

As integral as sunshine is to summer, goal setting is the daily life of a gym owner. Along with my own goals I have the pleasure of being along for the ride when our Fit Pit members set, work for and accomplish goals. There's nothing like someone getting their first pull up or finally sticking a lift! But what happens when occasionally we have to navigate the frustration of a goal remaining elusive…

Perhaps the biggest obstacle in goal setting is determining an appropriate goal. 
Too often we choose goals which may be a bit lofty, thus not setting ourselves up for success. Consider a different approach; establish a series of goals to ensure a path of successes that build upon each other to create BELIEF as well as continual motivation to keep working.

Accountability…
is just as important as setting the goal. Life gets in the way and can shift focus; having someone (or a group of someones) aware of your plan will help keep you on track as well as provide someone to buddy up with for the work ahead!

If life does jump up and kick you in the shins, roll with it and get back on your path as soon as you can. (Your accountability partners will help!)  Try to avoid excuses and if you do trip up -- own it. There is POWER in looking at yourself with honesty---owning your choice--then moving forward! Don't let a little stumble throw you off the path!!

Goals are not always performance based…
in fact, some of the best goals to create a positive health benefit have nothing to do with the gym! (WHAT???) For example:

• GO to BED!
• Less computer time.
• Floss your teeth!
• Smile more often
• Donate

Each of these actions creates a positive outcome and will likely generate an energy boost… which will likely translate to improved performance. (Whew!)

What's next?
Pick something you'd like to change… share this change with someone you believe will encourage and hold you accountable--maybe even join you in the endeavor. Put a timeline to your goal, mark a calendar, then work consistently toward the accomplishment. Once attained, share your success-- and don't be shy about it!  TELL someone about your path to change (in person, not just on Facebook) and it's quite likely you'll inspire change in others.