Slow and Steady Wins the Race!
When it comes to setting goals and resolutions, it’s easy to daydream and get lost in the. big-picture, high-level goals that we convince ourselves will change out lives for the better.
While it’s fine to have a big goal that you’re working toward, it’s more important to create micro goals on your way up. Micro goals require. less effort and mental strain. and are therefore more sustainable. Moreover, getting in the habit of checkin off these “easy” tasks will help you build confidence and create a snowball effect as you get closer to your end goal.
This concept of creating micro goals is used not only in goals setting but also in circumstances such as paying. off debts (start with the small ones), writing a research paper (start with the basics of what you know), and. checking off a. to-do list (start with the easiest task).
Let’s put this into perspective using a typical New Year’s resolution: Do at least 30 minutes of physical exercise four times a week.
This sounds like a reasonable goal, but there’s one major issue. What happens if you start losing momentum after the first two weeks? Will you just have to call the whole thing a failure and quit?
You can’t just will something into existence. Outside factors can complicate things! Therefore, you. need to provide. flexibility. and freedom within the parameters of your goal in order to accomplish it.
Here’s a revised version of the original goal:
Spend 5 minutes every Sunday analyzing your scheduling and blocking off the time f or four, 30 minute workouts.
OR
Find a friend to walk with for one hour, two times a week.
At the end of the day, account and allow room for revisions, substitutions, and the reality of life to interrupt your goals.
