It is the New Year

This post was written by Dena Jensen

 I like making goals and New Years Resolutions are not different. I like tracking my progression and I like the feeling I get when those goals are accomplished.

    I felt it appropriate that I write about my experiences with goal setting.

 There are some things I learned about goal setting, and this is all trial and error.

Keep your goals Clear and Simple.   The more complex your goal is, the more difficult to reach. It does not mean you can not obtain that goal, but, rather, you need to have little steps to get to the finish line. So, start off with the little simpler goals to get you through to the big goals.

Have a Clear Vision of your goal. I call it a Clear Vision. I don't know what you want to call it, but think of this. Think if you were in a car with a heavy rain storm and you need to turn on the windshield wipers to see your way. That is your clear vision. I say visualize yourself with that goal accomplished, and visualize what you are doing with your goals.  If it is getting fit, find a picture of a person running, and tape it to your refrigerator. Whatever your goal is, have a Clear Vision of your goal.

Surround yourself with Positive people and think good thoughts about yourself, and your goals.

 I have found when I have people that are positive source of energy in my life, things are easier and better and I feel like I can accomplish things better.

Keep a Goal Journal. This will help you track your goal and you can see on paper your improvements. Write your feelings and thoughts and write things that have inspired you to reach your goals. write your frustrations with your set back in the goal, and write your gratitude towards people that have helped you reach your goal.

Keep a P.M.A.    I call it P.M.A  Positive Mental Attitude. This one can be hard sometimes. In my humble opinion this one is the hardest for me. I say that because sometimes outside forces whether it be work, peers,and life... Happens. And, we can easily get discouraged and sometimes things look like the odds are against us. I have adopted the attitude that Nothing is Impossible. Things might be improbable, but not impossible. How do we keep a PMA? I know when things get hard or stressful for me, I watch funny movies, I look for humor. Humor has been my release. I also find myself surrounding myself with people that I trust that give me encouragement. I have a good family support and good friends. Find good people to support you emotionally

Never Never Never Give up. There are many stories of Athletes that have accomplished the impossible, and You can do it too.  One man I really really admired growing up was a simple man. He was not famous, and he was small in stature. But, he was a great man in my opinion. He had two words on his desk for years and years. Two words. "Do It" This man was loved by man people. He was a good family man and was always good and honest to all he came in to contact with. I recall "Do It" because I think about that when I feel like I have a hard time reaching my own goals.

    Now, I know that writing this seems easier than actually doing your goals. If you do not accomplish any this year, hey, don't get yourself down about it. Whatever your goals are, whatever you accomplish this year, may it be your best, happiest and joyful year yet.