No Resolutions

I am not a resolution maker.  I have enough daily challenges that keep me on my toes!  I am, however, learning how to set real goals.  This is difficult for me.

Setting goals requires thought about how you will go about achieving your goals.  What exact steps, and in what order, do I need to take to reach this goal? How will I deal with possible set backs?  What is the time frame to reach this goal?  Do I need others to help me?  The list can go on!

I am learning how to do this.  To make my goals real - not just something I wish would happen.  I am finding this to be a real challenge.

Like you have heard before, and I truly believe this, is that nothing worth while comes easy.

Becoming a better parent takes me looking in depth at how I respond and react to my children.  What type of example do I set for them?  How do I handle myself when dealing with nasty people?  For me to be the wife I want to be for my husband I must the very aware of how I interact with him.  Do I treat him with the same respect I want?  Do I support and uplift him as I want him to support me?

Same is true at work.  For me to be the coach I want to be for my athletes, I must learn from my coach.  I must continue to educate myself.  I must practice what I preach to my athletes.  Do I fuel my body as I suggest they do?  Do I put the same effort in to my WOD's as I expect them to?  Do I listen to my coach as closely as I expect them to listen to me?

Setting a goal can be hard.  It makes your wish real.  It requires work, effort, sacrifice, possibly asking for help.  Have the courage to make your wishes come true!