4 Goal-Setting Mistakes
And How to Avoid Them
Most people who set goals at the start of the new year will never reach them. Do you remember the goals you set a year ago? While you may have completed some of your personal or professional goals, chances are that many ended up on the back burner, or you forgot about them completely. You are far from alone. There are four reasons why most goals go unachieved: • The goals were too abstract or weren’t clearly defined. • There was no accountability in achieving the goals. • Progress toward the goal wasn’t tracked. • The goals were simply unrealistic. Setting goals is the easy part. Many people say they want to lose weight, eat a healthier diet, learn a new skill, or try a new hobby. However, they don’t spell out what those goals really mean. For example, “lose weight” can mean many different things. Instead, if your goal is to lose weight, you should give yourself a specific number. On top of that, you should develop a plan to achieve that goal.
out to do — and make sure you have the resources you need to help you progress. For example, if your goal is to learn a new language, download a language-learning app on your phone.
You also need accountability. Look to your family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors. If you don’t want to involve anyone else, you can also keep a journal of your progress and write down daily “goal updates.” By keeping updates, you have a reference point for your progress. Your confidant can ask how things are going or you can reference your journal to see how far you’ve come. Finally, be realistic in your goal-setting. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set difficult goals, but make sure they’re also reasonable. If you want to lose weight, 20 pounds by July might be a reasonable goal — while 45 pounds by June might not be (and might be very unhealthy). Of course, if you find a goal is unrealistic or too easy, you can always adjust the goal as you work toward it. Then, as you work toward your goals, take time at the end of every month to review how much progress you’ve made. Celebrate your successes and keep pushing yourself.
The best way to stay on track is to be as specific as possible. Determine what you need to do to accomplish what you set
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• 2 tbsp coconut oil • 4 leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced • 6 cloves garlic, minced • 1 28-oz can roasted and diced tomatoes (Muir Glen Organic is a good brand)
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• 1 cup chicken broth • 8.5 oz coconut milk • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper
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1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté leeks in coconut oil until softened and translucent, about 7–10 minutes. 2. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. Remove from heat. 3. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée entire can of tomatoes, including juice, until smooth. 4. Add sautéed leeks and garlic and purée again. 5. Transfer purée to a saucepan and add chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then drop to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. 6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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