Some goals sound stupid or impossible. But like anything new, the more you do it the easier it becomes. He responded, If they re right for you, then they re just right. His attitude had a lot to do with my success at the health club. It s been stated that those who set goals tend to be more successful in all areas of their lives.
Goals help keep our direction clear and our motivation high.
Setting goals is the best way to get excited about possibilities, that is, if the goals reflect your true desires. Many of us know we want to lose weight, but that isn t a specific goal, it s too general. By getting in touch with what your true needs are you will be less likely to become involved with a program that is short-term, ineffectual, and ultimately dangerous. Begin slowly by selecting a small goal. Stick with that for a while and see how it goes, then think about setting another goal.