Last week I wrote about the 7 areas of balance for our lives. The reason these resonated with me is that they were complete. They covered every area that I had concerns with, and even concerns I didn't even know I had!
So this week we're going to cover the first 3, with the last 4 being next week.
Before we begin, grab your Valor, add a drop to your hand, put your hands together and move in a clockwise rotation. This gets the one drop all over your hands, it starts soaking in to your body and when you cup your hands over your nose and mouth to breathe deeply, it gets into your body in 2 ways--topical and aromatic. The Valor is in your brain in 3 seconds. It is found in your bloodstream in measureable amounts in 26 seconds. Valor is known to be an oil of bravery and confidence. So, we're going to confidently "slay" these goals!
1). Fitness
So this week we're going to cover the first 3, with the last 4 being next week.
Before we begin, grab your Valor, add a drop to your hand, put your hands together and move in a clockwise rotation. This gets the one drop all over your hands, it starts soaking in to your body and when you cup your hands over your nose and mouth to breathe deeply, it gets into your body in 2 ways--topical and aromatic. The Valor is in your brain in 3 seconds. It is found in your bloodstream in measureable amounts in 26 seconds. Valor is known to be an oil of bravery and confidence. So, we're going to confidently "slay" these goals!
1). Fitness
2). Finance
3). Family
These 3 areas are usually the most thought of in the "resolution" arena. The others we'll discuss next week, but let's focus on a couple of "SMART" ways to make goals in these areas that not only make sense, but have a greater probability of success.
These 3 areas are usually the most thought of in the "resolution" arena. The others we'll discuss next week, but let's focus on a couple of "SMART" ways to make goals in these areas that not only make sense, but have a greater probability of success.
This is the system I use when I set goals for myself. So, let's begin. You can begin with me, too, so you can look at your fitness goals like I am currently.
FITNESS--This is truly adjustable so you can make it your own.
S-Specific Goals--I need to gain greater strength in my abdomen. (Just being real here, folks!)
M-Measureable--How can I measure this? It's more than just losing inches, but better posture, less pain when I'm working around the house, and longer work sessions--longevity.
A-Attainable--Seek out a variety of back and abdominal exercises that are not super hard, but something I can do in 5 minutes repeatedly throughout the day building up my repetitions.
R-Relevant--I don't want to be tethered to a 2 hour a day workout routine. Five minutes a couple times a day would work.
T-Time Bound--Reassess and adjust if needed in 2 weeks.
Are you still with me? What are your fitness goals?
Now, grab yourself a bottle of Peppermint Essential oil and open it up, smell it! It will help you wake up for this!
FINANCE--There can be more than one goal in each area. This is just a sample of one of many potential goals in this area.
Are you still with me? What are your fitness goals?
Now, grab yourself a bottle of Peppermint Essential oil and open it up, smell it! It will help you wake up for this!
FINANCE--There can be more than one goal in each area. This is just a sample of one of many potential goals in this area.
S-Specific Goals--Pay off highest interest credit card in 6 months.
M-Measureable--How can I measure this? It's more than just paying as much as possible on the credit card. It's going to take sacrificing in one or more areas in order to pay off this credit card. What can I cut from the grocery list to make this happen? Where else can I cut, even if it's just a few dollars? So, if my highest rate credit card balance is $1,500 that is $250 each month that I need to pay on that card. However, interest is added each month, so I'll need to pay all of the interest each month too. So, if the interest is $30 each month, I need to add that amount to my payment to make sure I attain my goal.
A-Attainable--What else can I do to make this goal a reality? I can offer to watch someone's kids while they have a date night. I can teach more classes. I can tutor in the evenings. I can also clean people's houses. All this to help get extra money to pay off that debt!
A-Attainable--What else can I do to make this goal a reality? I can offer to watch someone's kids while they have a date night. I can teach more classes. I can tutor in the evenings. I can also clean people's houses. All this to help get extra money to pay off that debt!
R-Relevant--This is a short period of time where I need to be focused and driven to pay off this debt. Of course other family members need to be on board to make this a reality as well. All in agreement that nothing gets put on the credit card for any reason. If it's a need, we find another way. We're doing this to eventually free up this $280/month to pay off the next thing, then eventually be debt free!
T-Time Bound--Paid off in 6 months. Reassess in 3 to see how far we've come to achieving the goal.
Are you still with me? Ok, this is such a wide area that you could literally do anything with it! So, I'll suggest you grab Gathering Essential Oil blend to work on this area. Sometimes when dealing with family, there may be some issues, so if we diffuse or just open the bottle and take a 4 second inhale, hold it for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, then repeat that process a couple more times, then you'll notice an ability to set goals to get working on those family relationships--even if it's just going for a walk.
FAMILY--This is one of my many family related goals. You could have something like this or a host of different ideas.
S-Specific Goals--I want to save $1,500 for an anniversary weekend away with my husband.
M-Measureable--How can I measure this? How much do I need to save every week/month in order to make this happen? What can I cut from another area to help fund this trip? As it turns out, it's roughly $65/week until our anniversary.
A-Attainable--I need to make reservations in advance, so I need to have money for that up front. I need to board the dogs for the weekend. I need to make sure we have enough good food on hand. Make sure all of our medical considerations are thought of, pack our bags, gas up the vehicle, and go!
R-Relevant--Building on our relationship, spending time together, away from every day life, just relaxing and having fun.
T-Time Bound--Reassess and adjust if needed in 2 weeks.
These are just examples of specific goals for each area. Only you know where your weak areas are. This manner of addressing those weak areas gives structure and reassessement of those goals in a reasonable time frame.
The interesting thing about these goals is that often times they overlap in to other areas, like the weekend away with my husband also overlaps in to the finance area.
The interesting thing about these goals is that often times they overlap in to other areas, like the weekend away with my husband also overlaps in to the finance area.
Start with these 3 areas and see what you come up with. If you're married, talk with you spouse about all the different things you'd like to accomplish. Encourage them to come up with something they'd like to accomplish as well and see if you can mesh them together at some points and work together on them. Not all of them will be able to be meshed together, but in some ways you can. Don't be afraid to reassess after 2 weeks. Keep a journal of how you're doing and what you hope to accomplish with these goals.
Remember, we're not doing resolutions, but goals. Resolutions are for the year. Goals can be long or short term, just remember to use the S.M.A.R.T. system as a framework and you'll see more of your goals accomplished this year than you thought you ever could accomplish!
Let me know how you're doing! I'd love to compare notes and encourage you!
Love & God Bless,
Regina
Embracing the gray hair, the wrinkles, and the no-make-up look.
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for any disease or sickness.
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