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The right way to set goals in the New Year

Here we are 2021 *fingers crossed*! So what do you expect this year?

 

1. Expectations

Expectations are everything. On the 1st of January we shoot for the stars and predict blue skies, lottery wins and quiet kids (listed in order of likelihood).

Typically, I set HUGE goals at the begging of the year (like becoming a unicorn). Everyone does. Gyms max out their membership in January and are empty by February, but here’s the catch; Big goals mean nothing if you’re not moving toward them.

Let me harp on about this point: Progress is key. It’s not about going big or going home, grinding hard or maxing out your energy tank. It’s all about P R O G R E S S !!!

Let’s get analytical; It’s likely you have some big goals now, right? They lure you in, right? They feel great, right? But somewhere deep down you know you’ve failed already, right? Uhu?

Maybe not. Maybe you’re nailing it but most of us aren’t. That’s why defining small goals, like maintaining your weight or eating at a different time, are truly life changing. Such goals change our behaviors one step at a time.

 

2. The wonders of autopilot

Changing behaviors is hard for humans. We will the world but find ourselves unable to maintain the hard disciplines required. Here’s a life hack; By setting small goals we can train our behavior to require less effort and move towards autopilot.

Ahhhhhh say it with me… “autopilot”. That’s what we’re trying to achieve. Not unattainable goals demanding crazy amounts of effort. Your BIG goal will happen once your SMALL    goals repeat so much that they become a daily habit. Boom.

Small goals not only incrementally change our behaviors but can help us stay focused. Some high and lofty goals (like becoming a unicorn) may appear noble and great but they’re distractions in disguise. They’re overwhelming and moving us away from progress.

So girl… what mini, baby, tiny, goals are you going to nail? List them or grab one before we continue.

Got it? Okay.

 

3. Hitting small goals

If we want to hit our Small-Behavior-Changing-Goals we must reframe our narrative. We will become who we envisage ourselves to be. I’ve talked about this in a podcast. If we see ourselves as organized, we will likely be organized. If we see ourselves as healthy, we will make healthy decisions. If we see ourselves as a unicorn… umm… never mind.

Coach Cassie always saw herself as a fit person despite feeling unhappy with her weight. Going to the gyms and changing her diet wasn’t a big jump because it was consistent with her identity narrative: I AM A FIT PERSON. What goals can you implement that align with your identity? 

Say it with me… “I am a unicor…” Note to self: drop the unicorn thingy.

You get the point, right? Believe in who you want to become. Believe in your narrative. See yourself as healthy, fit, clever, happy, patient. Your goals will be easier if they’re aligned with your becoming.

 

Action points

  1. So who do you want to be this year?
  2. What small actions can you adopt that will help you get there?
  3. What autopilot behaviors can you work on?
  4. Most importantly, what expectations do you have to dump?
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