I like to leave the old behind ,, look to the future and plan a lovely course of action.
But come the the end of the year , I don't even remember what my goals were.
So what am I going to do differently in 2015 ?
I signed up for a goal setting course. It is geared toward Dressage but fits all aspects of life.
Here is the link to the website for Your Riding Success : http://yourridingsuccess.com/
The course is reasonably priced, and the presenter very enthusiastic. Because this can be used to help me focus and achieve all my goals, I consider it an investment in ME.
My goals are broken down to categories, fitness is goal #1 because it affects all other goals.
Then the goals in each category are further broken down in order of priority.
Fitness goals. Lose 82 pounds, Run 1/4 marathon June 13th, Run 1/2 marathon November 1st.
Goal #1- Lose 82 pounds, by years end.
How:
January 5 pounds because I started the program late in the month.
every month there after 7 pounds.
7x11=77 + 5 + 82
Goal #2 - Run a 1/4 marathon 6/13/2015 & 1/2 marathon 11/1/2015
How:
Follow 10K training program to reach 1/4 marathon goal.
once that is completed , change to 1/2 marathon training plan to reach 11/1/2015 goal.
Riding Goals; Canter, ride training level test this show season.
Goal #1 - Canter
How:
Ride horse more forward at the trot.
improve posting trot
improve balance in saddle
improve position in saddle.
How:
every schooling ride focus on an area and work on it.
Measurable by feed back from riding instructor.
Goal #2 - Test at Training level in 2015 season.
How:
Get canter under control and correct leads confirmed.
measurable by feed back from riding instructor and knowing i am on the correct lead and in control of the tempo, of the gait.
Money Goal- Reduce debt by 10% more than what I am doing now.
How , pay 10% more toward bills each month.
Measurable but debt reduction at the end of the year.
I think of all the goals the weight loss will be the hardest because everything in my life is around food.
So this will be the area I really need to focus on and success in this area will give me the self confidence to attack the riding goals .
I hope you , have set goals, I hope you achieve them.
stop by I will be doing weekly updates on my progress and feel free to post your successes in the comments.
