Here is a definition of the word “GOAL”: the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result
We all have GOALS that we set for ourselves. These goals may fall into different categories including:
- Financial
- Personal interactions/how we conduct ourselves
- Our roles as parents/children/siblings
- Professional
- Health
I believe it is very important that we make our goals reasonable and obtainable. As an example, if I set a goal to amass as much money as Elon Musk, there is a zero chance this goal would be obtained. If I set a goal to write a blog for you find folks at least 3X a week, this is clearly a goal that can be achieved.
When we set goals and are not able to reach those goals, frustration and sadness may occur. These are not good emotions that propel us into further action. When we feel this way it is more likely that we abandon our “mission” that we set out for to achieve our goal(s).
On the healthcare front, setting realistic/achievable goals is also very important. If our goal is to lose 5 pounds a week, this is not a likely outcome and the frustration may result in the “I give up” mentality. However, if the goal is set for 0.5-1 pound a week, we are much more likely to achieve this outcome and we will happily continue to move forward.
Goal setting must account for our age and physical limitations as well. Setting a goal to run a 6 minute mile is lots easier at age 30 with no orthopedic issues as opposed to a 65 year old with a bad hip.
I recommend that we all set goals for ourselves no matter what our age, work status, etc. But please make these goals realistic.
My goal this morning is to make you laugh…anyone remembering Rodney Dangerfield will surely laugh at this.
