Hi, my name is Anita Sandoval MA, LPC-S and I am a
Licensed Professional Counselor.
My belief is to help those with less privileged and
unhealthy backgrounds, remove some obstacles for them so that, then, they too
will have an opportunity to be more productive and lift themselves up to
achieve their greatest potential and live life successfully.
TODAY'S TOPIC
There are some reasons on why it is important to set goals
- Having a goal written down with a set date for accomplishment gives you something to plan and work for. It keeps you moving in the right direction. Even if your goal was not met fully at least it was in the right direction. I had made a goal to run a marathon and due to lack of training properly I ran the half-marathon and still met my goal of running in a marathon and left me prepared for this upcoming year to be prepared and run the full marathon!
Proper goal setting can help break larger, intimidating aspirations into smaller, more achievable stepping stones. When you break down your goals the things you want the most will seem easier to grasp. If I would not have set my goal of the marathon then run the half marathon I would have thought it impossible and maybe not run anything at all. Baby steps will get you to your finish line.
- When you take the time to set goals, you ensure that your life is geared towards getting the most out of every moment. The reality is we all only have this lifetime to live life the best we can and make the most out of it. Goals help set those moments you want to experience happen!
- There are certainly times where we set goals that don’t really reflect what we want.
- Setting goals for yourself is a way to fuel your ambition
Reflections After A Half-Marathon
So as I stated, I decided that after much thought, for my health it would be best to run the half-marathon. I knew I had set a goal and had to accomplish at least something within that direction. Saying a goal is easier said than done. I new that I had to do what I said or else I wouldn't be true to myself. Luckily, I had practiced running and trained and had some knowledge of runs from my past. I knew the motto " Slow and Steady Wins the Race" was what was going to keep me. I always say expect the worst and hope for the best. Therefore, during the run I had used the strategy of pacing myself and luckily, it worked! There was actually 3 miles where I ran the exact time. I kept the same minutes throughout the whole race and I was able to manage it with ease! I felt accomplished and knew that the upcoming 2016 year would be good to me as long as I kept the same strategies.
- Set goals and strategies on how I aim to accomplish them.
- Set time frame on goals and do a reality check consistently to see if I am headed in the right direction.
- Once finished evaluate and set a new goal.
The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.
I feel that I have accomplished many goals this year that has fueled me to make more goals to 2016. I have never felt more alive.
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