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06/01/2010: South Africa
Set Goals to Succeed
Me focussed set goals which are under your control. Think about aspects such as fitness levels, technical skills and performance targets to work on rather than race results etc.
- Achievable but challenging!
- Reviewed keep your goals reviewed and updated to ensure continued progress and motivation.
- Timed set deadlines to provide motivation and focus.
2. Ensure that your goals are in line with your values, beliefs, and particularly your commitments work, family, other hobbies/sports.
3. Write them down
think it and ink it. The very act of setting a goal and writing it down unlocks our creative resources to bring it to fruition.
4. Visualise achieving your goals. Imagine how it would feel. This is a great way of keeping your goals compelling.
5. Develop a plan of action to achieve your goals. Step by step. Ask yourself What can I do today towards achieving my goals?
6. Prioritise your goals do not focus on too many at one time.
7. Make it fun keep a goals diary where you record your goals, both the setting and the achieving. Reward yourself when you achieve your goals you deserve it!
Team Considerations
If you are racing as a team this year, whether it be as a pair, three or four, it is essential that you spend some time together to set some team goals. A common goal is one of the most important factors in team cohesion, and success. Imagine if in your team of three one person is racing with the personal challenge of finishing, another is competing purely for fun, and the third is racing to win! It is fine for everyone to have personal goals, but they must be set within the context of the desired team outcome if the teams full potential is to be achieved.
When The Going Gets Tough
Most things in life are a choice. Whether you set goals or not is a choice. Whether you plan for success, or hope that it will happen is a choice. With all the athletes and teams that I work with goal setting is a key, and fundamental part of their programs. I recommend that everyone takes a few minutes to decide on, and commit to their key goals for 2004.
Finally, when the going gets tough in an event, knowing that you are working towards, and committed to a compelling goal, can provide the necessary motivation and determination to keep going what is often referred to as mental toughness!
Source: SleepMonsters.com
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