Why do we suck at doing this?
Elinor Miller 
How to become a goal-achieving machine.
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Why do we suck at setting goals????
Because our goals look like this:
Lose 20 lbs
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Instead, our goals should look like this:
Workout 3 times a week (ink it in your calendar) & Prepare food (set an exact date and time!).
The Mistake:
Setting your desired outcome as your goal is setting yourself for failure!
The New Process:
- Define the desired outcome: Lose 20 lbs (for example).
- Get clear on the actions that will get you this outcome (come up with the workout plan, and menu)
- Set actionable goals (set times to work out, and prepare the food).
- Follow your action plan!
The Benefits: When your goal shifts from losing 20 lbs (desired outcome) to exercising 3 times/week (actionable steps), you:
- Clear on what YOU need to do.
- Get a 'WIN' every time you take action (fuel for motivation).
- You are 100% focused on the process, and your success and motivation are not contingent on any measurement other than your actions!
The Results:
This minor shift in perspective has been helping my clients become successful goal achievers. They got the outcome they wanted in various areas, from weight loss through self-care, relationship money to career and business goals.
Make it about you!
Look at your goals (or desired outcomes), and double-check that you are doing it in a way that is supporting your success. You can apply this to any goal.
Sometimes, the only thing that separates success and failure is a slight shift in perspective!
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To a blissful year,
