I rarely experience a client come to me and say: “Kate, I want to have more energy, sleep better, feel happier, and get off blood pressure medication. I know need to lose 15 lbs to achieve this, and I would like you to help me create a daily routine that houses the habits necessary to change my ways for good.” (oh, if it was only setting goals were that easy!)

Instead, I hear:

“Kate. help! I need to lose 15 lbs fast. I also want to become a morning person and have clearer skin. Where should I start?”

When I take my students through their goal-setting process, it’s imperative that they understand the process between performance and success. Too often, we think we are setting “goals” but we are really just making a wish list of the results we want to achieve.

3 Types Of Goals TO CONSIDER WHEN MAKING LIFESTYLE CHANGES…

Outcome Goals:

Goals that relate directly to a physical/measurable result.

Example: Lose 15 lbs.

Performance Goals:

The end product of performance, usually expressed in terms of personal achievement. More energy, happier mood, better sleep, better overall health.

Process goals:

The processes the individual wants to engage to perform in a satisfactory manner. Follow a daily routine, make mindful nutrition choices, exercise regularly, manage stress with self-care rituals.

So let’s practice …

Fill in the blanks:

By following the process of (),

I will achieve my outcome goal (),

as well as my desired performance goals ().

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