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Get Smart

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July 20, 2009
Credit: moonsheep

Credit: moonsheep

About a month ago, we announced that we’d be doing some writing over at Embassy Suite’s BusinessBalance.com. And today we’d like to share one of those articles with you! It’s all about goals—how to set them, how to achieve them and how to reward yourself along the way!

I, for one, am HUGE on setting goals. From making a point to log at least seven fruits and veggies a day in my PeerTrainer log to running a half marathon to doing a 3-minute wall-sit (that’s my most recent victory), goals keep me focused and motivated. They also make me feel more accomplished when I reach them, and, let’s be honest, I don’t mind the massages once I do (massages are my usual reward for a goal well met). Check out the article below for tips to setting goals that set you up for success!

Get Smart

Most of us have goals when it comes to health and fitness. I want to lose 5 pounds. I want to run 3 miles. I want to eat less sugar. But many people have problems turning these “wants” into reality, especially when you’re traveling a lot for business. Now why is that? Is it because we lack willpower? Is it because we have no self-control? Is it because it’s hard to change? Continue reading…

Feel free to share your accomplished goals and goals-in-progress in the comments! —Jenn

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4 Comments
  1. Sagan says:
    July 20, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    Great article! I love the acronym.

    And a 3 minute wall sit? Wow! I think I know what my challenge is for today! Excuse me while I go and test my strength now…

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  2. Dorie says:
    July 21, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Great article! We developed SMART goals for a work project this year, but I hadn't thought of applying it to my health and fitness goals. (DUH!) My new goal: I will develop 3 SMART goals related to health/fitness by 8:00 tonight. How's that?!

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  3. Playful Professional says:
    July 21, 2009 at 12:49 am

    I heard about this a while back and have started making all of my goals all of these things. Anytime I have an open-ended goal, I always fall through on it because I can't last forever.

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  4. Jenn says:
    July 21, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Dorie: I think that's an excellent start. 🙂

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