New Year, New Me
- Anne Paquette
- Jan 1, 2017
- 3 min read
Just like many people I try to come up with new (no-repeaters unless it is important) and original and specific goals for the new year. I thought I would share mine in hopes that you will come up with some goals of your own. Now in order to make effective goals they need to be SMART....
S-Specific: the who, what, where, why questions need to be answered and define this sucker (goal) as much as possible.
M-Measurable: how can you track your progress, and how will you know when your goal is accomplished?
A-Achievable: be reasonable and realistic with yourself, can you really achieve your goal? You want your goal to be challenging but not unrealistic.
R-Relevant: Is this goal worth while or are you just trying to feel better? Be consistent and remember this goal is about you not how other view you.
T-timely: Your goal needs to have a time limit. Planning each day out might seem like a lot, but this sense of urgency to keep you moving forward.
The purpose of goals or new year's resolutions is to change something about your life to better yourself being smart can really impact if this goals is accomplished or comes back around next year. They say it takes 21 days to make a habit (science says 66 days but that is not my point), you have to be committed to this change and stick to it.
My general goals for 2017
1. Continue eating healthy (I lost 15 pounds last semester and I want to become healthier)
This one is more of a general lifestyle but I can still be smart, by February 1st no sugar will be added to my tea or coffee (I will start limiting myself now rather than go cold-turkey).
I will substitute ice cream with sorbet and only have one serving (refer to package label) per week maximum.
I will only each packaged junk food once for every two weeks (only one serving)
2. Be more outgoing and sociable when I am uncomfortable, being friendly never hurts anyone
go to one "social" event per week (Chi-O events, worship, planned organization events, etc.) and not stay holed up in my room
If there are not events on the schedule I will reach out to someone in my classes for a meal or activity
3. Start actually going to the gym on a regular schedule rather than when I am feeling guilty
I will go to the new gym in my building once a week (minimum) for a 60 bike session, if time I will spend 30 added minutes on a specific body area or concept (i.e. upper body,back, legs core, balance, etc.)
I will take the bus on campus only in emergencies (ex. late to class, work) and walk to classes every day
4. Dedicate more time per day to school and the harder classes I am taking, I am a good student but I can always do better
On Mondays I will spend minimum one hour for Anatomy and Physiology, 45 minutes on my online courses outside of scheduled "work days", and one hour on any other subject (priority on urgency on subject for assignments, projects, exams, etc.)
5. Spend more time doing things that relax me (crafting, knitting, sewing t-shirt quilts) rather than watching Netflix or TV, moderation is important
I will only spend maximum five hours per week watching Netflix or any other TV service
Over the course of this semester, I will start and finish a t-shirt quilt from my high school and old softball t-shirts
In the months to come I will check in with my progress because I need to be able to achieve these goals ad be accountable, and possible reassess the achievability of these goals. I wish you luck in the new year and your new you as 2017 moves forward.
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