Make Specific Vision for 2010

 I can remember so many occasions when I said “this year I am going to lose weight and I’m going to do it once and for all!”  There was really no problem with my statement, but how was I going to do it?  What life changes would I have to make? And how would those changes affect my long term goal to lose weight.

 

The scripture above says that “without vision we are unrestrained, unfocused, and we cannot follow our dreams.”  While I encourage you to set your goals for this next year, I urge you to make them carefully.  What do you mean you ask?  Well, set yourself up for success by making a bunch of short-term goals that help you to reach your long term goal. 

 

For example if your goal is to lose weight this year, be specific and think about what you will need to do in order to make your goal a reality.  For instance your goal might sound like this.  “This year I want to lose 20 pounds so that I can fit into that lovely dress I bought for my summer cruise (long term goal.)  In order to accomplish that goal, I am going to work out on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the gym for 40 minutes each day (short term goal.)  I am also going to commit myself to eating a healthy diet and taking a vitamin everyday (short term goal.)”

 

I do believe that when we don’t take the time to make a clearer more specific ”vision” for ourselves, our determination begins to fade and our New Year’s resolutions do too.

 

Remember, you can do this!  Just take it one day at a time!

 

May God bless you with realistic and doable goals that you can keep today and always.

Cicely