Wellness

So you're ready to create a hot year and body for 2012? In order to achieve this you need to plan out your year and set some goals. We’ve all heard at least once that goal setting is important. In order to achieve success, both personally and professionally, we need to set clear, specific goals.

Yet less than 5% of us have written goals. (Yes, you need to write them down). The remaining 95% complain about never getting what they want. In the words of successful entrepreneur Jim Rohn, “If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”

So, let's break out the old school pen and paper and ask yourself, “What do I want to achieve in 2012?” Here are my top goal setting tips:

Write your goals in the present tense. This will get you believing that they can become a reality.

Set measureable goals. If you want to achieve it, you need to be able to measure it.

Use positive language and talk about what you want. For example “I workout three times a week” instead of “I don't skip my workouts.” This will focus your energy on what you actually want.

Set a time frame. This will keep you accountable and focused.

Be as specific as possible. “I own a three-bedroom house facing the sea in Sitges” is much more powerful and exciting than “I own my own home.”

Once you've set your goals, work backwards and plan how you are going to do this. For example, If your goal is to save five thousand euros by October 2012, plan it out. How much more do you need to make each month? What can you do to save each month?

And most importantly, set goals that get you excited and fired up.