Healthy Goal Setting Series-Part II

Keepin' It 100 with Willy T

As the calendar year comes to a close, I’m focusing my blog on healthy goal-setting for those who are looking to make new commitments to themselves when the ball drops at Times Square in 19 days.

To follow along with the series, here’s Part 1.

Last week, I surveyed my followers on Instagram to get a pulse on their goal-setting habits. Here’s what I found:

Q1: “Do you write out your goals?”

Q2: What is a goal of yours as you head into the new year?
A: I’ll list below some of the most common answers:

• “To write out my goals”
  
• “To be better at going with the flow” / “Spend less time on my phone and more time in the moment”
  
• “Workout 4x a week, even when I’m traveling” / “Scheduling time for the gym”
• “To get a job” / “Getting a job that meets my values and will challenge me”
• “Establishing my blog better”
• “Writing down things I’m grateful for as a daily practice”

What’s Next?
If any of these goals sparked your creative juices or you have some personal goals in mind, it’s important to frame them in a way that they’re achievable and accountable. Here are a couple quick-read resources to help you turn those wishes into goals:

1. Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - Taking the ideas you have and turning them into goals that are specific, measureable, attainable, relevant, and timely. This will not only help you hold yourself accountable, but can help you communicate your goals to accountability partners who’ll push you to be your best.
2. Entrepreneur.com - 6 Tips for Goal-Setting That, Trust Me, They Didn’t Teach You in College - If you’ve been preached to previously about SMART Goals and want something different… I really like this article as a resource because it encourages readers to take your time, manage risks, align goals with your values, and more.  

Next Week:
I’ll focus on putting these tactics into action and share some examples from inspirational friends and colleagues.

Peace, Love, and Wellness,

Will Trent, MS

A “creative” who found his way using camera and a few design programs. Social Media Guru. Basketball Fanatic. Aspires to be “Tom Haverford” from Parks and Recreation..