Welcome to the New Year.  Let’s start with a definition of  “Optimal Well Being”.

Optimal is ‘Most Desirable Possible’.    Well is ‘In a Satisfactory Condition’.  Being is ‘The Quality of Existence’ or ‘Essential Nature’.  So, here we have our topic:  Goal Setting for the Most Desirable, Satisfactory Condition of our True Nature.   From a spiritual point of view, the earth, our world, all creatures, and man are ever changing, growing, searching, and expanding for the best, that is our true nature.    Or to steal a quote from the US Army,  “Be All You Can Be”.

Notice the word “Be” that is not the same as “Do”.  Long ago at the EST training(given by Werner Erhard in the 70’s), I learned that, as humans, the creation of what we want goes in this order: BE, DO, HAVE.   In our goal setting, it is important to remember how we achieve our goals – our desired results.  First we Be, from that we are inspired to Do, then we Have the result.  Let’s break that down with the emphasis on “Be”. The word ‘Be’ means to exist, to have the quality of existing, to be identical to existing.  In other words, in order to ‘Have’ the result, I have to Be the result first.  And how can you  ‘Be’? You ‘Be’ the type of person that already has that goal, that result, in your thoughts, words, feelings, and actions.

Getting started, set your goal, ask yourself what your WHY is, identify strengths and weaknesses, set yourself up for success, be accountable, have a fitness journal, importance of physical well being, suggestions/ideas for adding physical activity to your daily routine

With every New Year comes goals that are set for the year.  One goal that is very important is the goal to take charge of your physical well being.  As with any goal, goals need to be written down and committed to, understanding that when you stray away from your goals that you must not let that defeat you but rather get yourself back on track.

Determine your WHY for setting a goal to improve your physical well being.  Once you determine our WHY, write down what your goal is.  Identify your strengths and weaknesses and hold yourself accountable. Sometimes it helps to have a support system which can be a work out partner, a spouse or friend that encourages you.  Create a fitness journal to track your progress as well as motivate you to continue toward your goal.

1. Set Your Goal
You need to know what you WANT so you know what you’re working FOR.  Create and write down a specific, attainable, realistic, smart goal.

2. Determine your Why
You’ve got a smart goal set and you are ready to take it on.  Now ask yourself & write down WHY do I want it?  Go into specifics to help make it “real”.

3.   Know Your Strengths & Weaknesses
Which time of the day am I more productive?  Do I focus better after a workout?  Is there a part of the day that I catch myself wasting time?

4.  Set yourself up For Success
Say your goal is weight loss:  get rid of the junk food if weight loss is your goal.  Pack your gym bag & always have it ready.  If you’re already low on energy, make sure to add supplements to your healthy eating habits to get optimal results as well as to compliment your new healthy lifestyle.

5.  Be Accountable.
Put your goal on paper, in a journal or a vision board.  THEN, share it with friends or family.  This is important to do, once you start sharing it, your goal becomes a part of you.

You need to take a good long look at yourself, the woman inside.