How to Get Exactly What You Want in 2012 – Making a Plan :o)

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Here you go, as promised last week the next installment, a cheeky reprint of my second ever blog post :)

If you read the last post you now have clear, concise and specific written goals. They are exciting, realistic and measurable and you know exactly why you want it.

Obviously I did this myself :)

I wanted to be in great shape for a photo shoot in September 2011. In a kilt :)

That was clear, concise and specific. It was realistic. It was measurable. And it was incredibly exciting :) Well, for me anyway :)

Obviously I’ve done this again for 2012 :)

I want to train for a full 12 months performing every single repetition of every single set to the absolute best of my ability while remaining injury free and following the CBTNP every single day :)

Your next step is to make a plan. Think of the process as a journey. You need to make a route plan with your goal as the destination.

To make your plan you simply break down the journey into little steps. Focus on each little step one at a time. Every step you take, no matter how small, is a step closer to your destination and each step you take will give you a feeling of accomplishment and achievement.

Start by breaking the journey down into 12 week blocks. Every 12 weeks you rest and review before continuing on with the next 12 week leg of your journey. 12 weeks is a great time frame for working with. Most people can completely transform their bodies in 84 days. And 84 days is scarily close :)

Now break your first three month block into small weekly goals. Weekly goals provide immediate feedback to tell you whether you’re moving in the right direction and are achieved by developing good habits every day. Simply set daily action goals and do them until they become as effortless as going to the bathroom or taking a shower :)

When considering your weekly goals I’d recommend answering the following three questions. Don’t just think about this – write it down :) By way of example I’ve given my answers beneath each question.

What are the five most important specific accomplishments I need to make, within the next 12 weeks, to ensure I arrive at my destination on time?

  1. Workout 3 x a week, improving my performance every workout and focusing constantly on performing every single repetition to the absolute best of my ability. Visualize exactly what muscle is working for every single repetition of every single set :)
  2. Ensure I follow the CBTNP and meet my nutritional requirements every day.
  3. Ensure I get enough sleep every day.
  4. Ensure I take time out to rest and relax every day.
  5. Review my progress every 2 weeks.

What are the 3 main bad habits or actions that may prevent me achieving my goals?

  1. Under sleeping
  2. Under-eating
  3. Not getting enough rest and relaxation

What are three new habits or actions that will help me to achieve my goals?

  1. Get enough sleep – go to bed at the same time each night and take a nap during the day if necessary
  2. Eat enough – prepare my food in advance and take meals with me when I leave the house – update – I now have the CBTNP in place :)
  3. Make daily and weekly time management plan. Include regular relaxation slots and stay calm and focused at all times

Look back over your answers and your weekly and daily goals should be easy to see. Once you have identified them then WRITE THEM DOWN in as much detail as possible.

You should now have in front of you a detailed plan, broken down in to 12 week, weekly and daily steps. The final part is by far the simplest – follow the plan :)

All the best for your journey :)

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