the importance of writing down your goals

Yeah you're back! Now let's get started. First we need to set goals. Many people find the most difficult part of an exercise program or weight loss plan is sticking to it. By writing out your goals you will be setting yourself up for success.

Why is writing down your goals important?

By taking the time to write down your goals you are increasing your chances for success. Your brain sees written goals as something real and achievable. Writing down your goals forces you to form an emotional attachment to them. The goals become more concrete and a part of your everyday reality.

Here are the four rules of writing goals down:

1. Write your goal in the positive.

The more positive instructions you give yourself, the more positive results you will get. Most people today are hyper critical of themselves and look at their own flaws with a microscope. You are your own worst critic. To change that, write down positive affirmations to yourself. Come up with a list of positive attributes. I am strong. I am fast. I am... whatever motivates and inspires you. Find the best in yourself and write it down.

2. Write your goals out in complete detail.

Instead of writing "I will lose weight," write "I will lose 5 lbs and weigh 135, my ideal weight".

3. Write in present tense.

Write your goals down in the present tense. This is because the unconscious mind chooses a path of least resistance. If you write, "I want to get in better shape" the unconscious mind does nothing. Write your goals in the present tense, first person, as if they are currently true. Change your goal to, "I am healthy, fit, and strong."

4. Re-write your goals.

When the words are written and then re-written again and again they have maximum impact on your life.

Writing your goals down is the first step to make the goals more real. Somehow having things in writing really makes them seem more important. It will also make it easier to make the plans needed to reach your goals if you have something in writing.

Writing down your goals, committing them to paper benefits you twofold. It holds you accountable to achieve the goals and it frees up space in your mind to come up with even better, new, and amazing goals to make your life better.

So what are you waiting for? Go get a pen and a piece of paper and get started right now. Today. This will change your life. Get into the habit of writing things down. Start writing down your goals. By doing these simple steps, you'll find that you are more motivated to take action in accomplishing your goals, because they’re not stuck in your head.

Check out SMART goal setting as a way to achieve your goals.

Write your goals down everywhere. Writing down your goals creates the map to your success. Although just the act of writing them down can set the process in motion, it is also extremely important to review your goals frequently. Remember, the more focused you are on your goals the more likely you are to accomplish them. Reviewing your goals daily is a crucial part of your success. Write them down and place them everywhere.

• in a journal
• on sticky notes
• on your fridge
• your bathroom mirror
• your computer

By seeing them everywhere, everyday they will become a part of your daily life. Seeing them throughout the day and you will believe them and in turn believe in yourself.
Putting your goal in writing breathes life into it making it a force which cannot be easily stopped.

Are you convinced that you need to write down your goals? Please share your goals in the comments area. I would love to help you with them.

xoxo
-miss fit
p.s. Have you worked out today?