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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Do one thing that scares you...
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
I am a firm believer that setting goals helps keep tasks and initiatives in perspective. Goal setting provides focus. Goals may inspire you to complete tasks.
Different methods of goal setting works for different people. Personally, I work best off of checklists. At the beginning of each week, I sit down with my schedule and set smaller goals to help me achieve the larger big picture goals. Below, please find my step by step guide for setting goals.
Each Monday, I will share a weekly goal (drink more water, drink less diet soda, make a positive affirmation each day, write down five positive things each morning, and the list goes on and on) and at the end of each week, during my training recaps, I will share the progress of my goal. I challenge you to think of your own goal and comment about your progress each week.
Each Monday, I will share a weekly goal (drink more water, drink less diet soda, make a positive affirmation each day, write down five positive things each morning, and the list goes on and on) and at the end of each week, during my training recaps, I will share the progress of my goal. I challenge you to think of your own goal and comment about your progress each week.
In addition to short-term goals, I also like to think of the big picture. I like to set 1 year goals, 5 year goals, and 10 year goals once a year and this is what works best for me.
1. Schedule 30 to 60 minutes for "me" time to goal set. Go to your favorite place. It may be a coffee shop or your dining room table. Just select a place that is nice and quiet with little to no distractions.
2. Create a word document, excel spreadsheet or put pen to paper. Make 3 charts or lists: (1) 1 year; (2) 5 year; and (3) 10 year.
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| A great resource for goal setting is the Lululemon website. |
3. Document at least 2 personal goals, 2 health/fitness goals, and 2 career goals in each table. When writing down these goals make sure they're in the affirmative.
4. Once you have created your Goals document, post it somewhere where you will see it everyday. It does not have to be on your refrigerator or in a public place, but select a place that you come across every morning and every night. This will help you keep track of your progress and how close you are to achieving that goal.
5. If the 1 year, 5 year and 10 year goal periods are too lengthy or too-long term, why not try 1 month, 6 month and 1 year goal periods. Think about a time frame that you can handle, and give yourself enough time to successfully reach those goals.
On Sunday, my 25th birthday, I will be revisiting my goals. I will post my goal sheet and my experience of goal setting early next week.
I will also post an excel spreadsheet and word document to help you with your goal setting adventure.
Happy goal setting and I look forward to hearing about your goals :)
Legally Goofy,
Anais
4. Once you have created your Goals document, post it somewhere where you will see it everyday. It does not have to be on your refrigerator or in a public place, but select a place that you come across every morning and every night. This will help you keep track of your progress and how close you are to achieving that goal.
5. If the 1 year, 5 year and 10 year goal periods are too lengthy or too-long term, why not try 1 month, 6 month and 1 year goal periods. Think about a time frame that you can handle, and give yourself enough time to successfully reach those goals.
On Sunday, my 25th birthday, I will be revisiting my goals. I will post my goal sheet and my experience of goal setting early next week.
I will also post an excel spreadsheet and word document to help you with your goal setting adventure.
Happy goal setting and I look forward to hearing about your goals :)
Legally Goofy,
Anais
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Back at it!
It has been over a year since I last blogged, and oh so much has happened since then!
(1) I completed the Goofy Challenge,
(2) I completed my first Triathlon,
(3) I graduated law school,
(4) I took the Florida Bar exam (sorry, no pictures were taken to document the torture),
(5) I conquered the Florida Bar Exam,
(6) I got engaged!!!!
(7) I went to Europe,
(8) I was sworn in and am now a practicing member of the Florida bar,
(9) I was offered a full-time Associate Attorney position at the law firm I clerked at while studying for the Florida Bar,
(10) We set a wedding date, and
(11) I've run a 10 miler, three half marathons, and a full marathon during that time span.
Lets just say its been a roller coaster of a year, but the best roller coaster ever.
So you're probably wondering, what made you want to blog again? In 8 days, I celebrate my 25th birthday. Yup, the big 2-5! I have accomplished quite a bit for being 25, but I realize that there is a big, bright future (or a great big, beautiful tomorrow). I have neglected my goal setting since passing the bar, and honestly, I have been operating with a "go-through the motions" mentality since then. With my 25th rapidly approaching, I have been thinking a lot about my goals and where I would like to be in 5 years. I have also realized how influential healthy living and running blogs are.
With that, I have decided to restart my blog, with a focus on healthy goal setting (and achieving) and documenting the trials and achievements of a wannabe runner, triathlete, and young attorney. I have noticed that many healthy living and running blogs are written by amazing women, but there are not too many that are written by working professionals trying to balance running, cycling, the occasional yoga practice and swimming, with building a family and establishing a career.
You're also probably wondering, now that you have met your "Goofy" goal, what are you going to post about? Well, probably about new fitness goals (maybe a possible PR time or Half Iron Man goal), healthy recipes, Disney, and the day to day obstacles of trying to fit in work, family and training. Let's just say that I am going to roll with the punches and hope for the best.
I really hope you join me on this new chapter!!
(1) I completed the Goofy Challenge,
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| PJ and I after the Half Marathon portion of the Goofy Challenge |
(2) I completed my first Triathlon,
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| PJ and I before my first triathlon, Nautica South Beach 2012 |
(3) I graduated law school,
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| Right before UM Law's Hooding Ceremony, May 2012 |
(5) I conquered the Florida Bar Exam,
(6) I got engaged!!!!
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| PJ and I celebrating our engagement at Gotham Steak, July 2012 |
(7) I went to Europe,
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| Venice |
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| Florence |
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| Marseille |
(8) I was sworn in and am now a practicing member of the Florida bar,
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| Swearing in Ceremony, September 2012 |
(9) I was offered a full-time Associate Attorney position at the law firm I clerked at while studying for the Florida Bar,
(10) We set a wedding date, and
(11) I've run a 10 miler, three half marathons, and a full marathon during that time span.
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| Chef Mickey's after Disney Marathon, January 2013 |
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| Wine and Dine Half Marathon, 2012 |
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| Race Judicata 5k, May 2012 |
So you're probably wondering, what made you want to blog again? In 8 days, I celebrate my 25th birthday. Yup, the big 2-5! I have accomplished quite a bit for being 25, but I realize that there is a big, bright future (or a great big, beautiful tomorrow). I have neglected my goal setting since passing the bar, and honestly, I have been operating with a "go-through the motions" mentality since then. With my 25th rapidly approaching, I have been thinking a lot about my goals and where I would like to be in 5 years. I have also realized how influential healthy living and running blogs are.
With that, I have decided to restart my blog, with a focus on healthy goal setting (and achieving) and documenting the trials and achievements of a wannabe runner, triathlete, and young attorney. I have noticed that many healthy living and running blogs are written by amazing women, but there are not too many that are written by working professionals trying to balance running, cycling, the occasional yoga practice and swimming, with building a family and establishing a career.
You're also probably wondering, now that you have met your "Goofy" goal, what are you going to post about? Well, probably about new fitness goals (maybe a possible PR time or Half Iron Man goal), healthy recipes, Disney, and the day to day obstacles of trying to fit in work, family and training. Let's just say that I am going to roll with the punches and hope for the best.
I really hope you join me on this new chapter!!
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