Comments on: July Goals: The Ugly Truth

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:26:36 +0000

Hurray for 5K training!!

As far as meeting multiple goals, I find a good technique is to post the whole list somewhere where you see it often, so you can’t forget. I think otherwise I too would be guilty of the “post it on the blog then forget about it” syndrome

By: quarterlifegirl

quarterlifegirl — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:53:57 +0000

Thanks Stephanie! I definitely agree…I failed so badly in July because I had both too many goals, and I didn’t remind myself often enough!

By: Stephanie PTY

Stephanie PTY — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:48:46 +0000

Hi there! Sounds like you’ve got a lot you want to achieve this month. A few tips, if I may:

A) Remember that studies show that people have a limited amount of willpower, but it can grow over time, like a muscle. That means you should pick one goal and work hard to make it a habit before picking up the next.

B) Keep the list with you this month! If you can look back on it every day, it will remind you of what you want to do. I have my summer goals list posted up on my wall above my computer, so I can glance at it all the time.

Good luck on your goals!

By: quarterlifegirl

quarterlifegirl — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:29:43 +0000

For the most part it shouldn’t be too hard for next month…I just did practically ZERO trips to the grocery store, and forgot about the rest of my goals in July. I’m cutting it down a bit, so I’m expecting a list of ACCOMPLISHMENTS at the end of the month!

By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:25:09 +0000

If you can’t do all of them at once (they’re pretty aggressive!) Pick 3 major ones FOR SURE, like the lunch 4/5 days, starting your 5K training and tracking expenses.

The rest can be optional for now until you get into a good routine