Setting Sail to Success: Navigating Personal Physical Activity Goals
Being active can be more than just about moving around; it can be about setting personal goals based on what you love to do and what you're good at. The most important thing is to have fun being active. Let's explore how to make this journey exciting and successful!
Discovering Your Passion
Think about what makes you excited to move. Is it shooting hoops, swimming, or maybe dancing? Choose an activity that makes you happy. This way, reaching your physical activity goals becomes a fun adventure.
Charting Your Course
Clearly in charting your course to be active, the activity must be fun. After picking your activity, set clear goals. Maybe you want to improve your running time, master a new dance routine, or learn a new sport. To be successful, it is important to set goals that are specific and realistic. Then you can better track your progress and at different points celebrate your achievements.
Captain's Log – Keeping Records
Imagine you're a captain of a ship. You are a captain logging your physical activity journey. Imagine your journey as a ship sailing the seas. Keeping a "Captain's Log" – you record your activities, achievements, and challenges. Note down your workouts, how you felt during and after, and any improvements you've noticed. This log will be your treasure map, guiding you through the highs and lows of your adventure.
How Do You Keep Moving Forward After Facing a Setback?
Self-Reflection Exercise
Every journey has its ups and downs. When facing a setback, follow these four steps:
Recognize What Happened: What was the challenge you faced? Was a workout too hard, or did you lose motivation?
Identify Why It Happened: Figure out the reason. Maybe the goal was too ambitious, or you were just tired.
What Else Could You Do?: Ask: “What are different things I could do next time so this does not happen again?” Could you adjust your goal, ask for advice, or just find a friend to join you? (It is always nice to share doing something!).
Imagining Success: Final step, imagine yourself doing that thing differently next time when the challenge arises, and overcoming it. This helps build confidence in overcoming challenges, and that keeps you moving forward.
Every challenge or setback is a chance to learn and grow. Reflecting on your experiences helps you grow stronger and more determined.
Challenges Are a Normal Part of Life
Starting something new can be tough, and it's totally normal to run into challenges and setbacks. Trust me, everyone goes through them. The key is to remember that every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow. Think about it – by reflecting on what happened and learning from it, you're like the skilled captain of a ship, confidently steering towards success.
Embarking on any new journey is a thrilling adventure! When you're working towards any goal, be prepared for challenges – they're what make you stronger. Stay passionate and persistent. When you encounter a hurdle, just pause, strategize how to overcome it, and then give it another go. Success will come your way. With a Captain's Log to track your journey, you're definitely on your way to greatness!
Learning Activity:
Review your personal reason for getting active, your why, in your GoGet.Fit app.
Identify a challenge you might face with respect to achieving your physical activity goals and work through the four steps of the self-reflective exercise.