Baseline and Stretch Goals

I’ve got a tip for you that’s so simple it will:

 

  • Blow your mind and
  • Make you think “dad joke” ... yikes!

 

Q:  What’s the secret to reaching your goals?

 

A:  Set goals that you can actually reach.

 

Oof!  I know that sounds like a no-brainer, but hear me out.

 

It’s awesome to hear that my clients have BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) when we first start our work together.

 

BHAGs can be motivating, they build character, and they generate a ton of self-confidence when a person finally reaches them.

 

BUT BHAGs also can leave people feeling discouraged and overwhelmed, and (worst of all) those folks often end up quitting altogether .... 

 

That’s one of the biggest reasons ⅔ of people who set New Year’s goals quit by the end of January!

 

My clients deserve better than that!

 

I have a much better approach that I use with my clients so that they are always experiencing forward progress, even when life gets a bit chaotic ... and whose life is completely chaos-free?

 

Setting “baseline” and “stretch” goals.

 

  • A baseline goal is something you can realistically do on a regular basis (with a little effort).
  • A stretch goal is like an “extra credit” goal.  It stretches you past your baseline.

 

Most people start with stretch goals.

 

AND as soon as their schedule gets busy or something gets in the way (being tired, sore, or you name it!), they give up.

 

Baseline goals stop that from happening.

 

Below are a few examples of what I’m talking about.

 

“Baseline” Goal Examples:

  • Working out for 30 minutes, 3 days a week
  • Eating 30g of protein with every meal
  • Getting 15 minutes of fresh air, 3 days a week

 

All of those are doable with a little effort – and they will help you make BIG progress.

 

“Stretch” Goal Examples:

  • Working out for an hour, 5 days a week
  • Meal prepping and tracking ALL of your weekday meals for 90 days
  • Going for a 30-minute walk or jog outside every day, rain or shine

 

Also doable – but throw in a busy week or a change in your schedule, and it can get really hard to keep up.

 

I have a little challenge for you:  set 1-2 baseline goals for yourself (RIGHT NOW!) for the rest of this month.

 

This will help cement healthy habits … gain traction … and you’ll be AMAZED at the difference they can make over time!

 

Want some help with this?  How about a FREE e-Book Guide with Worksheets included?

 

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REFERENCE:

www.psychnewsdaily.com/most-abandon-new-years-resolutions-in-month