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Articles – Part 1: “Your Best Fall Yet”
I’ve seen this one, take me to the Success Secrets in Part 2!
Welcome to Part 1 of my 3 part series “Your Best Fall Yet,” a game I play with my clients, friends and family at the beginning of every season.
We all love it, and I think you will too. Why?
Playing “Your Best Fall Yet” gets you out of the stands and into the game of your life. You’ll cut the crap and laser focus on living the fulfilling life you came here to live.
A cool perk, if you play the game full out, is how much easier nutrition, exercise and self-care become. Stick around. In Part 3, I’ll give you the in-depth coaching to score this major side-benefit.
So do you want to play the game?
If so, it will take about 5-10 minutes, a piece of paper, a pencil.
Got your supplies?
Now you have two options:
Video watchers: Get your next steps: two powerful action steps to complete before Part 2 comes out next Wednesday.
Written Instructions
What makes this a game is that there is a way to win. And winning “Your Best Fall Yet” looks like you having major “breakthroughs” in three important areas of your life.
1. Choose your three areas now.
Where in your life are you not fully satisfied? In which areas are you ready for the next level?
You might consider:
So you’ve picked three areas, right? Write them down.
2. Now its time to set your goals. On December 31st, when you are drinking hot cocoa and sharing about the year, how will you know you won the game? Pick specific and measurable outcomes. Read my examples below and then come up with your own.
Here are my top three goals and the measurable outcomes:
Goal #1: I am an intermediate-level salsa dancer
Success Measure #1: I dance for 15 minutes without repeating moves.
Goal #2: The Costa Rica retreat and fundraiser for monkey rescue is scheduled for summer 2010 and enrollment is well underway.
Success Measure #1: A committee of 5 health coaches are meeting regularly and planning the retreat.
Success Measure #2: 10 health coaches have put down their deposit
Goal #3: My newsletter is established and empowers people who are here to make a difference.
Success Measure #1: increase of 1000 subscribers, increase of 300 weekly readers.
Success Measure #2: never miss a week
Goal Setting Tip: Notice how my second goal is benefiting others: other health coaches and the monkeys of Costa Rica. Make sure that at least one of your three goals is totally about self-less. This will give you access to a whole new realm of fulfillment, fun and power. Trust me!
3. Review your goals and your measurables.
Make sure that they are “alive” for you, meaning you truly desire them. If you notice “I should…” or “I need to…” or “I have to…” in front of your goals, choose new ones. Also, rework any goals that seem unrealistic or too easy.
4. Visualize your success.
Close your eyes. Create images in your mind of your success. What will it look like? How will you feel? Affirm that:
Great! So you have set your goals, established measures, and visualized your success. There are many more tips for goal achievement, but I don’t want to overwhelm you.
You’ve done great, and now you have an entire week to take your next steps:
1. Post your goals up in at least two places where you will regularly see them. I recommend your computer monitor, the bathroom mirror, the fridge and your steering wheel. This may seem silly or unnecessary, but is often the one step that ensures success. Trust me!
2. Share your goals with the four people who you are closest with. Invite them to play! Help them set three inspiring breakthrough goals. Ask them to support you.
Check out Part 2!
In Part 2, you will skyrocket your chances of success with a winning game plan.
Lacking confidence with your Fall Goals?
If you are inspired by this concept, but you just aren’t sure what you really want or that you have what it takes to win, give me a call to set up a free “get acquainted” session. We’ll set you up with a winning game plan for Fall 2009.
What would your life be like with higher energy, vibrant health and more moments of peace than ever before?
Let’s discuss your most inspiring future and your plan for success.
Schedule your free 1-hour “Get Acquainted” session. This is a $137.50 value.
I guarantee it will be of benefit to you and the people you live for.
Lucas S.W.
Baltimore Health Coach
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