Activate Your Vision Board
Your vision board is complete. Now is the time to activate your vision board.
My vision board has several sections, so that I will create a plan for each section.
My project will include S.M.A.R.T. Goals which we wrote about last month.
Here is a recap of what S.M.A.R.T. Goals are:
I am going to start with health board.
My goal is to feel more energized, so I want to make healthy changes.
First, I break the goal into smaller goals, like drinking more water, exercising more, and reestablishing my meditation practice.
These goals are broad, so I will turn them into S.M.A.R.T. Goals and list the resources and strategies I will use to help me.
Drink More Water — Original vs. S.M.A.R.T. Goals
By the end of January, I will drink 64 oz of water daily.
SPECIFIC
By stating how much water I want to drink daily, the goal is specific.
MEASURABLE
I will measure the goal by keeping track in a fitness app on my phone.
ACHIEVABLE
This goal is achievable over time. My vision board will keep me motivated.
REALISTIC
I expect to build up to this goal over the month.
TIME-BOUND
By stating the end of January, the goal is bound by time.
REVIEW
Reflect on what goals you set and analyze SMART goals.
Strategies and Resources
- I measured my water bottle I take with me outside the house and the cup I drink with around the house.
- I discovered that my coffee could be considered part of my water intake.
- Use my Fitbit app to measure daily water intake.
- Found flavor packets to add to water that increases electrolytes and has o calories.
Notes
I will also use my Bullet Journal to log, stay on track and tweak along the way.
Exercise More — Original vs. S.M.A.R.T. Goals
By February 15th, I will exercise for at least 90 minutes weekly.
SPECIFIC
The goal is specific since I will exercise for 90 minutes weekly.
MEASURABLE
I can measure the 90 minutes on my Fitbit.
ACHIEVABLE
Yes, since I am not locked into a specific time or exercise.
REALISTIC
I can fit the time and type of exercise into my calendar.
TIME-BOUND
Yes, February 15th.
REVIEW
Reflect on what goals you set and analyze SMART goals.
Strategies and Resources
- Use my Fitbit to measure weekly performance.
- Look at the calendar every week and schedule times to exercise.
Notes
I will also use my Bullet Journal to log, stay on track and tweak along the way.
Restart Meditation Practice — Original vs. S.M.A.R.T. Goals
By February 15th, I will meditate twice a week for 20 minutes.
SPECIFIC
Yes
MEASURABLE
I will use the Fitbit and Chopra apps.
ACHIEVABLE
Yes
REALISTIC
Yes
TIME-BOUND
Yes, February 15th.
REVIEW
Reflect on what goals you set and analyze SMART goals.
Notes
I will also use my Bullet Journal to log, stay on track and tweak along the way.
Strategies and Resources
- Use meditation programs like Chopra and Calm and others on my phone.
As you can see, I have given each goal a window of more than 28 days because the research suggests that is the time it takes for something to become a habit.
I will keep you abreast of how I am doing with these goals. If you have questions about S.M.A.R.T. GOALS, please get in touch with me.
Mrs. Michele Hewitt-Webster, January 2023