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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Hi Vincenza,
These goals seem harder than they actually are. When I get myself going, it seems okay, and there is effort. What I learned is that I can get things done. I’m only at the beginning of this process, though, and there is that discomfort about the future. But it’s like that childrens’ story, about a train which is going uphill, and wonders if he can make the hill.

Pretty gardens are more about grunt work than fun. What I like is the blooming of flowers, the taste of fresh veggies from the garden during the summer and beautiful insects butterflies and birds which are attracted. I got some brown eyed susan flowers this year.

Mom enjoys the garden mostly though, but I have to accompany her since her balance isn’t great, and I have concerns about that.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Goodmorning Hugs,

It's great to see hard work pay off! And now you can enjoy your beautiful yard & gardens

How did it feel to accomplish the small steps (ie attending workshops, shopping, contacting others for suggestions..) as you worked toward your ultimate goal? Did you find anything challenging or frustrating? Surprisingly easy or fun?

Vincenza, Health Educator

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Hi Sonia,

I've done this successfully for physical and emotional goals, such as sleep, stomach and thought record-related issues respectively, until they're partially resolved. Then I move onto the next step with a coach or doctor.

I'd be interested in how the 73 year old Japanese woman climbed Mt Kilamanjaro for a successive broken record! A lot of people are admired for their feats, but I'm sure they put their buttoned tops on one sleeve and button on at a time.

I get discouraged when I look at the entire feat, and immediately get overwhelmed, procrastinating until there are crises. Yesterday was different though. I had to clear the yard for gardening. After using the edge trimmer, I found cleaning the yard was easy, even though it had bothered me that the neighbours had their garden in and done. I felt a sense of pride, and surprise at my acheivement, but I had worked at related things regularly over the last month, such as going to workshops, going to stores, emailing and speaking to gardeners

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 270

Members,

When setting goals related to your healthy behaviour change journey, you may feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the task or of the length of time over which you will be maintaining the chosen behaviour change.

This being the case, it is often useful to set specific goals over shorter periods of time. For instance, you may wish to resolve not to engage in a certain behaviour for 100 days, or until your next birthday. Once the milestone in the near future rolls around, you may then set the next milestone, and the next milestone, etc.

By setting goals in this fashion, you will not only keep track of your progress more effectively (relative to all of the milestones you've reached), but you will also make behavior change more manageable and rewarding.

Have you used this method of goal setting? If so, please share your experience with us.

Sonia, Health Educator

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