#goals – IN/EX Women https://exhalepeace.org Let God meet you in the chaos Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:38:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://exhalepeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-JulieinexlogoPURPLE-32x32.png #goals – IN/EX Women https://exhalepeace.org 32 32 S.M.A.R.T Goals https://exhalepeace.org/s-m-a-r-t-goals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s-m-a-r-t-goals Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:36:00 +0000 https://exhalepeace.org/?p=1508

We would never say, “my goal for my newborn baby is to have him/her walking before they are six months old.” But, of course, many of you would say that is unrealistic and impossible. 

However, we can often do the same thing regarding our fitness journey. We set an unrealistic goal and get discouraged when we don’t meet that goal, then give up on the journey.

Goals are a tool we use to move us forward on our journey. Setting goals should aid in our success, not failure. To do that, they should be what we call “SMART.”

Specific- Set a goal (I want to lose 10lbs) instead of “I want to lose weight.”

Measurable- you should be able to track this goal with data over time. Not just subjective. For example, weigh in every two weeks and log your results. Instead of saying, “my clothes fit bigger this week.”

Attainable- Your goal should be challenging yet achievable. Don’t undershoot that you don’t try, and don’t overshoot that it’s out of reach.

Realistic- meaning it is relevant to your life or lifestyle. If it does not fit into your current life or lifestyle, you will not adhere to the plan. For example, a single mom with two kids working 45 hours a week may not be able to get to the gym for an hour every day. 

Timely- Goals should be set within a time frame that is a challenge yet realistic. To attain them, we must track our progress with frequent check-ins, keeping accountable for our goals. 

So next time you are setting a goal for yourself, ask….Is this a SMART GOAL? And take the time to adjust them as you see fit.

]]> 1508 Breaking Barriers https://exhalepeace.org/breaking-barriers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=breaking-barriers https://exhalepeace.org/breaking-barriers/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:30:00 +0000 https://exhalepeace.org/?p=1263 Week 1

Ladies, Last week, we talked about barriers we face when creating healthy lifestyle changes.

Here is a brief list of the barriers that we mentioned

  1. Time
  2. Unrealistic goals
  3. Support
  4. Convenience
  5. Ambivalence

Over the next five weeks, I will go over quick ways to break these barriers one at a time. 

Please know that each person is different and how we tackle some of these barriers may differ or be more involved. If you feel like you may need a little more guidance, I am happy to provide you with one-on-one coaching.  Coaching packages will help you get the ball rolling with a little more support and accountability.

Let’s get to it, ladies!

Barrier one: Time

So, you decided you want to make some changes in your health.  Whether that’s losing weight, staying active, gaining flexibility, or mobility, everyone has a goal we are striving to achieve.  The question is how we accomplish that goal while facing demanding jobs, children, the demands of a spouse or elderly parents, sports commitments (for the children), school, ministry, and a million other things that pull from our time. 

The saying “we all have the same 24 hours in a day” used to frustrate me because although it was true, I always knew of some who made executing life look like a leisure walk in a park.  It made me wonder what I was doing wrong (the answer is nothing). These people maximize their schedule and capacity leaving not much room for error or change. So I tried that way of life, and it proved to be toxic for me. It was leading to a life of imbalance and stress.

Don’t get me wrong; I am a highly organized, run a calendar type of person.  However, keeping peace in my home has been a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 

So how do we take the health goal we have set for ourselves and make it a reality in the face of life’s demands?

Know you’re why.  Why did you choose that goal? What does it mean to you? Once you have established its importance in your life, you can create a schedule (yes, a schedule). How many days a week are you willing to commit to this goal. How much time do you have to invest? An hour, a half-hour each day you scheduled to go to the gym or fitness center?  Once you figure out a schedule that could work well with your lifestyle, it’s time to commit to it.

Without a commitment, change won’t happen. Without a commitment, you will never have the time to make the changes because something else will always fill that space. When you say yes to something, you say no to something else.  Make your commitment the yes in your life.  Carve out that time for you and stick to your plan; you are worth it.

I hope you found this helpful. I would love to hear from you, don’t hesitate to reach out.

See you next Friday for breaking barrier two unrealistic goals.

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