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martensville messenger - JANUARY 5 , 2017 - Page 9
NEW YEAR -
NEW YOU
Achieving Your Goals Shanine Sealey , Martensville Messenger
Having goals is what keeps us going . Sure , we all go through times when we aren ’ t focused on a goal and our lives just drift . When we do set a goal and achieve it , we feel great about ourselves . So what can we do to help us achieve a goal ?
First , be specific when you set a goal . A vague goal causes non-commitment . A specific goal makes you accountable . For example , don ’ t set a goal to lose weight . Set a goal to lose X amount of weight . Next , be realistic and make the goal attainable . Again , using weight loss as an example , don ’ t set a goal to lose 100lbs in 3 months . That is not realistic and not attainable . Setting your goals too high is sure to get you discouraged and in the end , fail .
Set a deadline for your goals . Again , this keeps you accountable . You ’ re not going to lose 100lbs in 3 months , so set a goal to lose 20lbs in 3 months . You have set a deadline and you are striving for something that is achievable . If you still have 80lbs to lose , do another 20 in 3 months , and so on . Let ’ s stick with weight loss as example . Another tool for achieving goals is visualization . Visualize how being 20 pounds lighter will feel . Visualize how your life might improve . Visualize yourself doing the thing necessary to make your goal a reality .
Arm yourself with all the weapons at your disposal . One weapon that is always available is education . Do your homework and educate yourself about your goal . Research how others have achieved that same goal . We live in an amazing technological age , use the technology at hand . There is an app for practically everything . There is probably one that will aid you in achieving your goal .
Reach out to your goal , by reaching out for help . People are maybe the greatest tool you have in your arsenal . These people include your family , your friends , your coworkers or someone who has achieved the same goal that you are pursuing . Asking for help is not weakness , it is strength . It proves your dedication to your goal .
The most important person you can rely on is the one who lives in the mirror . Without a doubt our biggest critic is always going to be ourselves . We need to be our own biggest cheerleader . We need to try our best to be positive and we need to be kind to ourselves . Are you going to stumble ? Of course you are , the key is to never stop trying and always believe in yourself . The world is full of people who will doubt you , don ’ t be one of them .
There a few things more satisfying than achieving a goal . They make us stronger , they give us hope and they build our selfesteem . You can obtain your goals in life , whether you think they are hard to reach or not . You need to have some faith in yourself .
Martensville Messenger Resolutions
Jocelyn Ottenbreit - Keep active
Shanine Sealey - Expand my vocabulary
Ciara O ’ Reilly - To stop eating so much pizza
Janine Hayward - Drink less wine and no chips at night
Tyler Janzen -Doesn ’ t make resolutions
Marcy Cross - To spend less
Rachelle Camsell - Doesn ’ t make resolutions